Summer in the City: Live in New York cover

Summer in the City: Live in New York

Joe Jackson · 2000

55 min · 13 tracks · jazz · new wave · punk

A vibrant live showcase blending jazz, pop, and rock with Joe Jackson's distinctive lyrical storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • vibrant live atmosphere immersion
  • lyrical storytelling with emotional depth
  • gradual peaks that engage attention

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Summer in the City: Live in New York', Joe Jackson was experiencing a resurgence after a period of experimentation in the late '90s. This album followed his 1999 studio effort, 'Heaven & Hell', and marked a return to his roots as a live performer, reflecting both his versatility and enduring appeal in the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Elvis Costello· Squeeze· The Police

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Summer in the City 1:46
  • 2 Obvious Song 4:24
  • 3 Another World 5:02
  • 4 Fools in Love / For Your Love 6:36
  • 5 Mood Indigo 4:23
  • 6 The In Crowd / Down to London 7:26
  • 7 Eleanor Rigby 3:12
  • 8 Be My Number Two 3:22
  • 9 Home Town 3:58
  • 10 It’s Different for Girls 4:01
  • 11 King of the World 3:45
  • 12 You Can’t Get What You Want 3:30
  • 13 One More Time 3:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata