Rain
Joe Jackson · 2008
86 min · 15 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk
A melodic blend of jazz-inflected pop layered with introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic flow
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- for late-night contemplation
- rich instrumentation for detail exploration
- melodic moments that evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening experiences
- seeking instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Rain' is Joe Jackson's fifteenth studio album, following the experimental 'Rain' which marked a shift in his sound. At this point in his career, Jackson was returning to the music scene after a brief hiatus, exploring themes of personal reflection and social observation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Invisible Man 5:07
- 2 Too Tough 4:37
- 3 Citizen Sane 4:20
- 4 Wasted Time 5:10
- 5 The Uptown Train 5:46
- 6 King Pleasure Time 2:47
- 7 Solo (So Low) 5:55
- 8 Rush Across the Road 5:21
- 9 Good Bad Boy 3:18
- 10 A Place in the Rain 5:20
Disc 2
- 1 Live From Islington Academy, London: Invisible Man, Wasted Time, Good Bad Boy 15:08
- 2 Making the Record 2:18
- 3 Interview With Joe 12:52
- 4 Interview With Dave & Graham 4:35
- 5 Joe’s Guide to Berlin 4:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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