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Tom Waits just released his 19th (or 20th, depending on how you look at it) studio album Bad As Me last week on Anti, and it's the nostalgiac/romantic-boogie-blues carnival ride you might expect. He joined Terry Gross and Fresh Air yesterday to talk about the new record, including the stories behind many of the songs, the experience of recording in his own studio, and the musical partnership he shares with his wife. As his way, he drips a few drops of hilarity and eccentric genius along the way. Listen below:
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