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 Caustic, cynical, and ironic in portraying stories and characters in his songs.

 The songs are irreverent, dreamy, and the sound of the Los Angeles pianist draws heavily from Gershwin to create songs that are often stories transposed into music.

Randy Newman's 1977 album Little Criminals stands out in pop rock for its ironic, caustic storytelling and rich musical diversity. Featuring collaborations with Eagles members, the album blends blues, ragtime, country, and orchestration. Songs like 'Short People' and 'Texas Girl at the Funeral of her Father' highlight Newman's unique narrative style. The album marks an important point in his career, which balances successful film composing with sharp social commentary in his music. Discover the ironic brilliance of Randy Newman's Little Criminals—listen now and experience storytelling music like no other.