tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post7263890104157094516..comments2024-03-28T14:27:19.894-07:00Comments on Burning Wood: Joe's BackUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-85643507777189469832021-01-08T22:30:05.409-08:002021-01-08T22:30:05.409-08:00Wholly in agreement (especially with your comment ...Wholly in agreement (especially with your comment about Vol 4 being solid too). Troy says it well -- Jackson follows his muse and has earned the right for us to listen, even if the results aren't as consistent as say Elvis Costello and his muse. I think Joe Jackson is a little more forgotten than he should be. But that's what a spotty if admirable career will get you.Michael Giltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921048823380535339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-59004272149657200802021-01-05T09:11:10.417-08:002021-01-05T09:11:10.417-08:00Huge thanks to Sal. I've always been a fan of ...Huge thanks to Sal. I've always been a fan of Joe, but never explored far beyond the few favorite albums I fell in love with at first ( N&D, Big World, Live 80/86) but this blog post has helpfully sent me on a deep dive into the realization that I've been missing a ton of great Joe I sadly should have known years ago. Even some albums ( Like Laughter and Lust) that I even bought and sadly didn't give the attention they deserved. On a mission now, thanks to Sal. Zippynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-60382046386504419362021-01-05T07:45:06.531-08:002021-01-05T07:45:06.531-08:00I love L&L and was happy to see that Vo 4 was ...I love L&L and was happy to see that Vo 4 was included in this discussion as well. Both are great records and JJ hasn't played anything from them in years.kevin mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-47597381898346067732021-01-05T04:24:07.888-08:002021-01-05T04:24:07.888-08:00I'm The Man is damn near a perfect pop recordI'm The Man is damn near a perfect pop recordJobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140880841375209800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-45365450839296303932021-01-04T18:30:36.651-08:002021-01-04T18:30:36.651-08:00Great stuff. Used to really enjoy his blog as well...Great stuff. Used to really enjoy his blog as well. Certainly introduced me to some new music!kodak ghosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724314866276149241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-62258262236273550582021-01-04T15:44:54.070-08:002021-01-04T15:44:54.070-08:00One of his truly best albums. I love Hit Single.One of his truly best albums. I love Hit Single.FD13NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964671671960423199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-17476994448477852192021-01-04T13:23:39.897-08:002021-01-04T13:23:39.897-08:00I made a "best of" Joe Jackson compilati...I made a "best of" Joe Jackson compilation (I called it "All Over The Place") that had tracks from Look Sharp(2), Volume 4(2), Laughter and Lust(2), Live 80/96(2), Night and Day(2), Blaze of Glory(1), Body and Soul(1), Jumpin' Jive(1), and Big World(4). So while I agree that Laughter and Lust was a good one, it's Big World for me as his best HE'S BACK. Here's the track list:<br />1. Look Sharp Look Sharp- 1979<br />2. Soul Kiss Big World- 1986<br />3. Chrome Volume 4- 2003<br />4. Stranger Than Fiction Laughter and Lust- 1991<br />5. Memphis Live 1980/86- 1988<br />6. Steppin’ Out Night and Day- 1982<br />7. Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid Jumpin’ Jive- 1981<br />8. You Can’t Get What You Want (‘Til You Know What You Want) <br /> Body and Soul- 1984<br />9. Is She Really Going Out With Him? Live 1980/86- 1988<br />10. Fools In Love Look Sharp- 1979<br />11. Cancer Night and Day- 1982<br />12. The Jet Set Big World- 1986<br />13. Little Bit Stupid Volume 4- 2003<br />14. Right And Wrong Big World- 1986<br />15. Rant and Rave Blaze Of Glory- 1989<br />16. Hit Single Laughter and Lust- 1991<br />17. Home Town Big World- 1986Cleveland Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523962249875154103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-16043306021152327152021-01-04T09:02:31.696-08:002021-01-04T09:02:31.696-08:00Oh man, did you take me back. True greatness. Oh man, did you take me back. True greatness. daudderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497783262223221057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-43313723089041100002021-01-04T08:47:56.863-08:002021-01-04T08:47:56.863-08:00@Paul in DK,
Funny, as I was scrolling thru the di...@Paul in DK,<br />Funny, as I was scrolling thru the discography while writing, I didn't notice Volume 4, which I love and would have included as another "Joe's Back!" I didn't see it because Discogs has it listed separately as the JJB.<br />Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-17146606452712923482021-01-04T08:38:23.210-08:002021-01-04T08:38:23.210-08:00I'll give Laughter a go - the first two tracks...I'll give Laughter a go - the first two tracks you posted are intriguing enough <br /><br />For some reason, Joe Jackson's music doesn't have a lot of staying power for me. I enjoy some for a while, but then don't feel the urge for more. When I come back to it some time later, I enjoy it again and then leave it. The three I play the most are Look Sharp, Jumpin' Jive, and The Duke. <br /><br />I noticed that Beat Crazy and Volume 4 are listed as Joe Jackson Band, while nearly all the rest are just Joe Jackson. Not sure why the change for those, but Volume 4 holds up for me better than Beat Crazy.<br /><br />- Paul in DK<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-22679798382373761542021-01-04T06:44:40.210-08:002021-01-04T06:44:40.210-08:00Agree. Agree.
Fool - disappointing though I do nee...Agree. Agree.<br />Fool - disappointing though I do need to spend more time with it.<br />Fast Forward - great!<br />Rain - great!<br />L & L - great post, Sal. Right on target.<br /><br />RandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-52861933639976763402021-01-04T06:09:11.706-08:002021-01-04T06:09:11.706-08:00Troy,
I agree. "Fool" was a let down aft...Troy,<br />I agree. "Fool" was a let down after "Fast Forward," which I thought was terrific.<br />While I've got you, can you comment with your e-mail address. I won't publish. I want to tell you about that Newvelle New Orleans box.Sal Nunziatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221629293545204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4357001616333664522.post-18362404051089010992021-01-04T06:04:15.269-08:002021-01-04T06:04:15.269-08:00Can't argue with anything you wrote. L&L ...Can't argue with anything you wrote. L&L is terrific, and often overlooked. Joe's career has had so many up & downs, musically. He always follows whatever muse he has at the time, and sometimes that is really rewarding; other times it results in another CD that very rarely leaves the shelf. For instance, I loved Rain, really liked most of Fast Forward, but did not like Fool at all. But the good is so good, that I have to give most everything from him at least a fighting chance. He's earned that. Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863565099476649907noreply@blogger.com