Top tracks — play these first
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Put Me There — The opening track establishes an atmospheric foundation, showcasing Jandek's haunting vocal delivery against a backdrop of sparse instrumentation that sets the tone for the entire album.
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Lonely World — This track encapsulates themes of alienation and introspection, using stark lyrics and dissonant melodies to evoke a sense of profound isolation.
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I Love You — With its poignant repetition and minimalistic structure, this track serves as a compelling examination of love tinged with melancholy, emphasizing emotional vulnerability.
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City Pounding Down — This song's driving rhythm and evocative imagery capture urban despair, illustrating Jandek's ability to weave complex narratives through simple yet effective musical motifs.
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
- prefer short, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Brooklyn Wednesday marks Jandek's second album of that year, following the experimental A Kingdom Hearty. By this point in his career, Jandek had already established himself as a unique figure in avant-garde music, with a discography that explored themes of isolation and existential musings through unconventional song structures and delivery.
- 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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