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Brooklyn Wednesday

Jandek · 2007

162 min · 17 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music

A haunting exploration of isolation and introspection woven through unconventional melodies and raw, spoken vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with introspection
  • extended exploration of themes
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • deeply reflective listening experience
  • immersive journey through isolation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Jandek had established himself as a significant figure in outsider music, with 'Brooklyn Wednesday' being his 46th release. This album continued his prolific output following the acclaimed live performances that began to reshape his image as an artist willing to embrace public vulnerability.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Put Me There 11:26
  • 2 Destroy the Day 10:48
  • 3 Obscure Physics 8:31
  • 4 Structure of Words 9:02

Disc 2

  • 1 All I Want 5:16
  • 2 Lonely World 8:38
  • 3 Change My Brain 9:56
  • 4 I’ll Send a Thought Out Floating 5:14
  • 5 I Love You 10:51

Disc 3

  • 1 How ’r You 13:37
  • 2 City Pounding Down 12:19
  • 3 Different Blues 9:26
  • 4 My Necessity 8:22

Disc 4

  • 1 Sea of People 8:04
  • 2 Sorry Sorry 9:18
  • 3 Tequila Girl 10:59
  • 4 Just Enough 10:15

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