TCCDM Pulls One Out..."I'm The Man" - Joe Jackson (1979)
"I'm The Man" - Joe Jackson (1979)
"You look so sick when you're pushing me around." "I'm The Man" was the follow-up to "Look Sharp" and makes for a great one-two punch. The "Instant Mash" punkwave pop attitude from his debut album carries nicely into his sophomore effort. Jackson's lyrics are dusted in barbed cynicism, causing his catchy songs to have a wonderful edgy vibe. The same bandmates, especially Graham Maby with his bossy bass, move things viciously along.
The square is loaded with songs that get better with each listen. There were two sides to Joe Jackson's career. The sarcastic barde who cast agitated shadows everywhere and the more jazz-waved maestro that showed up on later albums. I like both versions of the guy. Joe Jackson's albums can be found cheap. Most are under $5. Look over there. Where? There...in the bargain bin. And all offer good and safe bang.
"I'm The Man" - Joe Jackson (back)
Favorites include:
"On Your Radio"
"It's Different for Girls"
"Geraldine and John"
"Friday" (the deep-cut gem)
This was a dollar find for me earlier in the year and I probably paid a bit less. The album has Jackson dressed like a street spiv...a term he sometimes uses to describe his music...sporting a sleaze mustache and a black porkpie hat. Pretty funny. The previous owner's name is inked on the front cover, but not too audaciously. And the vinyl looks and plays very clean. It has a custom inner sleeve with lyrics and a cool band photo. I'm good, for now, but down the road, I'd like to upgrade this copy for one with a nicer cover.
"I'm The Man" - Joe Jackson
(sleeve front-back)
A&M Records
Cat #
SP-4794 / SP 4794
SIDE 1 DEADWAX
A&M SP 04794A (RE-2-SM) A 4 1S
SIDE 2 DEADWAX
A&M SP 0-4794B-S2 S2
"On Your Radio" - Joe Jackson / "I'm The Man" (1979)
TRACKS:
A1 "On Your Radio" 4:00
A2 "Geraldine And John" 3:14
A3 "Kinda Kute" 3:30
A4 "It's Different For Girls" 3:42
A5 "I'm The Man" 3:56
B1 "The Band Wore Blue Shirts" 5:05
B2 "Don't Wanna Be Like That" 3:41
B3 "Amateur Hour" 4:03
B4 "Get That Girl" 3:02
B5 "Friday" 3:33
PERSONNEL:
Joe Jackson - vocals, piano, harmonica, melodica, arrangements
Gary Sanford - guitar
Graham Maby - bass, vocals
David Houghton - drums, vocals
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