4 stars out of 5 -- “The beatnik flourishes of ‘Virginia Avenue,’ the exquisite ‘Martha’ and the devastating instrumental coda all hint at the Broadway-meets-barfly blend of his next releases.”, 3 Stars-Good-"..A Straightforward Start to Waits' Career.."
Number of Discs
1
Additional Information
The singer/songwriter's spare 1973 debut album already displays his scenic vignettes, with wry humor and melancholy in boozy ballads and juke jumpers.