Mike's Murder
Joe Jackson · 1983
37 min · 8 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk
An eclectic blend of jazz, pop, and new wave that evokes the complexity of urban life.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with urban themes
- climactic moments that engage deeply
- reflective tunes for city walks
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek non-narrative standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in September 1983, Mike's Murder was Joe Jackson's follow-up to his commercially successful album Night and Day. At this point in his career, he was experimenting with soundtracks and moving beyond mainstream pop into more avant-garde territory. The album reflects Jackson's artistic evolution as he sought to explore deeper musical narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cosmopolitan 4:29
- 2 1-2-3 Go! (This Town’s a Fairground) 2:55
- 3 Laundromat Monday 3:26
- 4 Memphis 4:37
- 5 Moonlight 4:12
- 6 Zémio 10:47
- 7 Breakdown 3:53
- 8 Moonlight Theme 3:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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