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At the BBC

Joe Jackson · 2009

148 min · 32 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk

A vibrant collection of live performances that captures Joe Jackson's eclectic blend of pop, rock, and jazz-infused energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with peaks
  • vibrant live performance energy
  • engaging sing-along moments
  • wave-like pacing for focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'At the BBC' is a compilation album showcasing Joe Jackson's dynamic live performances from the late 1970s to early 1980s. This release came after a period of varied musical experimentation and serves as a retrospective that highlights his evolution as an artist. By this point in his career, Jackson had already achieved notable success with hits like 'Steppin' Out' and was recognized for his distinct genre-blending style.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 One More Time 3:05
  • 2 Got the Time 2:57
  • 3 Fools in Love 4:40
  • 4 I’m the Man 4:04
  • 5 Look Sharp! 4:12
  • 6 Cancer 7:06
  • 7 Real Men 4:25
  • 8 Breaking Us in Two 5:13
  • 9 Fools in Love 7:54
  • 10 Chinatown 4:54
  • 11 Target 1:44
  • 12 T.V. Age 5:03
  • 13 It’s Different for Girls 4:15
  • 14 Tuxedo Junction 5:53
  • 15 Steppin’ Out 4:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Sunday Papers 5:22
  • 2 One More Time 2:51
  • 3 Friday 3:50
  • 4 It’s Different for Girls 3:41
  • 5 Don’t Wanna Be Like That 3:36
  • 6 Happy Loving Couples 4:24
  • 7 I’m the Man 4:28
  • 8 Got the Time 3:21
  • 9 Is She Really Going Out With Him? 5:10
  • 10 Come On 3:29
  • 11 On Your Radio 5:05
  • 12 Another World 4:51
  • 13 Sunday Papers 5:26
  • 14 Look Sharp! 4:27
  • 15 Is She Really Going Out With Him? 4:20
  • 16 Steppin’ Out 4:51
  • 17 A Slow Song 8:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata