Nine-Thirty
Jandek · 1985
40 min · 15 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
Folk-inflected blues interwoven with haunting vocal delivery and stark, introspective lyrics creates an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow of brief tracks
- haunting vocals evoke introspection
- unsettling atmosphere for reflection
- captivating storytelling in short form
- late-night solitude and contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long, immersive pieces
- seek upbeat, lively energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of 'Nine-Thirty', Jandek had already established himself as an enigmatic figure in outsider music, following his debut album 'Ready for the House' released in 1978. This album marked his seventh release, showcasing a continued evolution in his raw and experimental sound while delving deeper into themes of alienation and introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tell Me When 2:17
- 2 Left the Beach Last Sunday 2:18
- 3 Bells and Voices 2:31
- 4 Faye 2:58
- 5 Wrong Time 2:26
- 6 Voices in the Dark 1:57
- 7 Green Dreams 2:14
- 8 Blind Cat 2:55
- 9 Georgia East 2:38
- 10 May 3 2:52
- 11 Nine-Thirty 2:44
- 12 This Is a Death Dream 5:13
- 13 Tumblings 2:36
- 14 You Didn’t Lie 2:06
- 15 Oh Jenny 2:08
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