Bone Machine is Tom Waits' eleventh studio album, released in 1992. It was recorded in a rustic and experimental setting, with Waits using improvised instruments and unconventional recording techniques. The album won a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album.
The sound of Bone Machine is raw and percussive, with influences from blues, folk, and industrial rock. Notable songs include 'Earth Died Screaming', 'I Don't Wanna Grow Up', and 'Jesus Gonna Be Here', showcasing Waits' intensity and dark humor.
Bone Machine is considered an innovative album and one of Waits' darkest. Its impact on alternative music is significant, and it has been praised for its originality and hands-on production approach.