5 Facts About Tom Waits' Swordfishtrombones Recording
- The album was recorded in August 1982 at Sunset Sound in Hollywood, California.
- Sunset Sound is a historic studio known for hosting many iconic rock and pop recordings.
- This session marked a significant shift in Waits’ sound, moving away from his earlier piano-driven ballads.
- The recording used unconventional instruments and production techniques, including percussion from found objects.
- The album’s raw, experimental style was a departure from the polished sound of many contemporary records.