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Night and Day II

Joe Jackson · 2000

46 min · 10 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk

A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected pop and introspective lyrics woven through complex arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective lyrics for deep thinking
  • melodic hooks for casual listening
  • rich arrangements for detail exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Night and Day II' is Joe Jackson's follow-up to the acclaimed 'Night and Day' (1982), reflecting his evolution as an artist over nearly two decades. By this point, Jackson had shifted from new wave roots into a more sophisticated sound that incorporated elements of jazz and classical influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prelude 1:57
  • 2 Hell of a Town 3:18
  • 3 Stranger Than You 4:16
  • 4 Why 3:54
  • 5 Glamour and Pain 5:59
  • 6 Dear Mom 4:12
  • 7 Love Got Lost 6:59
  • 8 Just Because 4:45
  • 9 Happyland 5:12
  • 10 Stay 5:46

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