This Narrow Road
Jandek · 2001
57 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A haunting exploration of isolation, featuring dissonant guitar work and introspective, fragmented lyrics.
This Narrow Road is an album by Jandek, released in 2001. A haunting exploration of isolation, featuring dissonant guitar work and introspective, fragmented lyrics. This album is significant for further cementing Jandek's status within the outsider music scene, where his raw and unfiltered style resonated with niche audiences. It received attention from various critics, highlighting its stark emotional honesty and unique sound that challenges traditional musical norms. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Narrow Road sound like?
A haunting exploration of isolation, featuring dissonant guitar work and introspective, fragmented lyrics. Rooted in blues and folk.
What makes This Narrow Road by Jandek notable?
This album is significant for further cementing Jandek's status within the outsider music scene, where his raw and unfiltered style resonated with niche audiences. It received attention from various critics, highlighting its stark emotional honesty and unique sound that challenges traditional musical norms. By the time Jandek released 'This Narrow Road' in 2001, he had already established a reputation for his unorthodox approach to music. This was his 30th album, showcasing his continued evolution as an outsider artist who thrived on unconventional structures and themes.
How many songs are on This Narrow Road?
This Narrow Road has 12 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One Last Chance Standout 29:28
- 2 Killer Cats in the Caribbean Standout 3:12
- 3 Yes You Are Standout 2:51
- 4 The Name I Had 3:37
- 5 I Need to Be 2:09
- 6 Pieces of Place 3:34
- 7 Never Never Never 1:12
- 8 Just Like the Floor 2:26
- 9 Ten O’Clock Shadows 2:55
- 10 Come Over Here 1:12
- 11 Frosted Field 1:09
- 12 I Knew About Them 3:33
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 23 sec
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