Released 30 years ago
White Box Requiem
Jandek · 1996
47 min · 14 tracks · blues · folk · traditional folk music
A haunting exploration of isolation, where dissonant melodies intertwine with whispered confessions and stark reflections.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting reflections on isolation
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- whispered confessions and introspection
- evocative soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, energetic tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'White Box Requiem' is Jandek's tenth album, marking a period of prolific output after his initial emergence in the early 1980s. At this point in his career, Jandek had already established a unique identity within the outsider music scene, continually pushing boundaries with his experimental approach to songwriting and performance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Daniel Johnston· Scott Walker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Glade 1:29
- 2 White Box 3:53
- 3 Second Thought 1:45
- 4 Concrete Steps 3:49
- 5 Eternal Waltz 4:35
- 6 Thinking 1:45
- 7 Part Yesterday 3:19
- 8 Walking in the Meadow 7:50
- 9 Evening Sun 2:49
- 10 Must Have Been a Miracle 2:05
- 11 Wondering 2:50
- 12 What Should I Do 1:49
- 13 Approaching the City 4:34
- 14 Didn't Really Die 4:31
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