{"product_id":"the-early-years-vol-1","title":"Early Years, Vol. 1","description":"Recorded in Los Angeles, California between July \u0026amp; December 1971.\u003cbr\u003eWhile it's a fascinating, ultimately satisfying listen, THE EARLY YEARS provides reassuring proof that Waits didn't start out as a genius. These 1971 demos of a 21-year-old Waits show a huge talent still in an embryonic state. All the elements of his artistry were solidly in place; the blues, jazz and beat poetry influences, the Hoagy Carmichael\/Irving Berlin compositional sensibility, but they were only just beginning to gel. A couple of these tunes would turn up in revamped versions on Waits' 1973 debut, but most are transitional pieces that never would have seen the light of day, had Bizarre\/Straight not delved into its archives. Waits neophytes should probably start with the official releases, but hardcore fans will be fascinating by this opportunity to see a world-class artist in a developmental stage.","brand":"InnerSleeve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41902053163173,"sku":"767004060118","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6007\/1077\/files\/b3c30e75c0432b300f95fa54dc9957b8_c5caf307-8ab8-411b-b2a9-fe7e901f5cae.jpg?v=1778753792","url":"https:\/\/www.innersleeve.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-early-years-vol-1","provider":"InnerSleeve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}