Blue Corpse
Jandek · 1987
42 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A haunting exploration of disquiet, where fragmented blues and unsettling folk intertwine in dissonance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting exploration of disquiet
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic flow of unsettling sound
- immersive engagement with fragmented themes
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer polished, structured compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Blue Corpse' is Jandek's fourth album, following his earlier works that established him as a prominent figure in outsider music. At this stage, Jandek was still largely an enigmatic presence, having already gained a cult following through his unconventional musical style and deeply personal lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Passed by the Building 3:44
- 2 C F 2:12
- 3 Variant 1:52
- 4 Part II 1:54
- 5 Your Other Man 5:26
- 6 Long Way 1:01
- 7 Down at the Ball Park 2:31
- 8 Harmonica 5:32
- 9 House of the Rising Sun 4:34
- 10 Only Lover 10:25
- 11 Quinn Boys 2:03
- 12 One Minute 1:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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