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Later On

Jandek · 1981

39 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music

A haunting blend of stark folk and blues with dissonant melodies and Jandek's idiosyncratic vocal delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • consistent flow for focused listening
  • subtle emotional undercurrents throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1981, 'Later On' is Jandek's second album, following his enigmatic debut 'Ready for the House'. At this point in his career, Jandek was still establishing his unique voice in the outsider music scene, exploring unconventional songwriting and recording techniques that would characterize his work.
Stylistic neighbors
The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Your Condition 5:31
  • 2 What Did I Hear 4:44
  • 3 Just Whisper 3:51
  • 4 Oh Jenny 3:58
  • 5 Until Then 2:43
  • 6 So Fly, Max 2:57
  • 7 The Janitor 3:32
  • 8 Don’t Know If I Care 2:25
  • 9 John Came 1:14
  • 10 Jessica 2:39
  • 11 Jackson’s Gone Down the Mississippi 2:44
  • 12 The Second End 3:20

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