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Live at Rockpalast

Joe Jackson · 2012

152 min · 33 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk

A vibrant live performance blending new wave energy with jazz-inflected pop melodies and sharp lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • sharp lyrical wit throughout
  • vibrant atmosphere for gatherings
  • nostalgic anthems for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer concise standalone tracks
  • avoid lengthy live recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Live at Rockpalast' was released in 2012, Joe Jackson had already established himself as a versatile artist since his debut in 1979. This album captures a pivotal moment, showcasing his eclectic style and extensive catalog during a resurgence of interest in his work after a long career spanning multiple genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 On Your Radio 4:59
  • 2 Another World 5:11
  • 3 Sunday Papers 5:33
  • 4 Look Sharp! 4:23
  • 5 Breaking Us in Two 5:12
  • 6 Is She Really Going Out With Him 4:20
  • 7 Target 2:43
  • 8 TV Age 5:09
  • 9 Tuxedo Junction 5:57
  • 10 Steppin’ Out 4:45
  • 11 Beat Crazy 4:10
  • 12 One More Time 3:08
  • 13 A Slow Song 8:37
  • 14 Uptight 1:36
  • 15 The Tears of a Clown 1:54
  • 16 I’m Gonna Make You Love Me 2:58
  • 17 How Sweet It Is to Be Loved 2:25
  • 18 Heatwave 3:07
  • 19 Uptight 1:31

Disc 2

  • 1 I’m the Man 5:21
  • 2 Friday 3:57
  • 3 Mad at You 4:09
  • 4 Kinda Kute 3:29
  • 5 Out of Style 3:04
  • 6 The Harder They Come 3:59
  • 7 Fools in Love 4:37
  • 8 Is She Really Going Out With Him 6:14
  • 9 Don’t Wanna Be Like That 3:55
  • 10 Cancer 6:38
  • 11 Real Men 4:47
  • 12 Cosmopolitan 4:35
  • 13 Beat Crazy 4:12
  • 14 Motown Medley: Uptight / Tears of a Clown / I’m Gonna Make You Love Me / How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You / Heatwave / Uptight 15:18

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