Foreign Keys
Jandek · 1985
43 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A haunting blend of dissonant blues and introspective folk, echoing with outsider authenticity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- haunting introspection for quiet moments
- short tracks inviting repeated listens
- outsider authenticity for unique experiences
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer polished mainstream sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1985, Jandek had released several albums, with 'Foreign Keys' being his fifth. The album continued his unconventional approach, further establishing his unique voice within the outsider music scene. This release came after his previous album, 'Chair Beside a Window,' and marks his growing experimentation with form and structure.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spanish in Me 5:46
- 2 Lost Cause 4:31
- 3 Caper 5:48
- 4 Uncle Steve 2:32
- 5 Don’t Be So Mean 2:11
- 6 Coming Quiet 1:59
- 7 Needs No Sun 3:16
- 8 Oh No 2:24
- 9 Some of Your Peace 2:45
- 10 Put It Away 4:31
- 11 Ballad of Robert 3:49
- 12 River to Madrid 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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