Khartoum
Jandek · 2005
52 min · 8 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A haunting exploration of isolation through minimalist blues-inflected melodies and Jandek's distinctive vocal style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for introspection
- haunting melodies for solitude
- mid-tempo exploration of isolation
- in-order listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, quick satisfaction
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Khartoum' was released in 2005, Jandek was already an established figure in the outsider music scene, having released over 30 albums since his debut in 1974. This album marked a continuation of his unconventional approach, characterized by introspective lyrics and stark arrangements that challenged traditional musical norms.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Wanted to Leave 6:41
- 2 Fragmentation 5:58
- 3 I Shot Myself 4:49
- 4 New Dimension 5:21
- 5 Khartoum 9:48
- 6 In a Chair I Stare 5:56
- 7 Move From the Mountain 8:00
- 8 Fork in the Road 5:40
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