Joe Jackson A&M, 1979 He didn't have 's way with words, or Graham Parker's blue-eyed-soul-man style. But Joe Jackson's debut showed that he could match his rival angry young Brits where it counted: song-for-song.

Is the debut album by Joe Jackson, released in 1979. The album featured one of Jackson's most famous songs, 'Is She Really Going Out with Him?,' as well. Mar 18, 2011 You Can't Get What you Want (Till you know what you want) - JOE JACKSON '1984 - Duration: 4:54. ALL NIGHT LONG 241,807 views.

Is a near-perfect short, sharp New Wave-pop album, toggling from wiry punk ('Got the Time') to witty ballads ('Is She Really Going Out with Him?' ), from social commentary ('Sunday Papers') to bruised romance ('One More Time'). Secret weapon: Jackson's ferocious little four-piece band, especially bassist Graham Maby, who nearly steals the show.

Although Joe Jackson is rarely mentioned in the same breath as contemporaries like Elvis Costello and the Clash, he should be. All share a post-punk sensibility that melds that genre’s passionate delivery with strong melodies, catchy beats, a dash of reggae on the side, and a decidedly cynical worldview. More than that, Jackson’s music has aged extremely well, revealing new levels of songwriting and arranging.

Perhaps this explains why he’s showing up frequently on multiple Sirius/XM stations. Hidden Expedition Titanic Crack Francais (trouver Des Objets) Software on this page. Chessmaster Xi Grandmaster Edition Espaol Megaupload. Consequently, the timing of Intervention’s uncompromising vinyl release of Jackson’s first three albums couldn’t be better.

The debut record, Look Sharp!, is made pungent by snappy, minimalist arrangements (later, Jackson would incorporate more of his jazz background), a delightfully surly delivery of humorous/sarcastic lyrics, and consistently memorable tunes. These include not only the numerous hits—my fave is “Sunday Papers”—but the non-hits as well. Intervention’s pressing is phenomenal. Mastered from analog tapes by Kevin Gray on 180-gram vinyl, the grooves are so quiet the staccato guitar work fairly crackles through the air. Bass is equally tight; it’ll give your woofers a thorough workout. All in all, there’s no better time to rediscover an old friend.