Jackson, Joe - I'm The Man

RARE/2HAND VINYL LP ON A&M 1979

AMLH 64794 made in Holland with lyric inner sleeve.

Vinyl NM. Cover EX.

Despite Jackson's anxious demeanor and shaky pop/rock presence, I'm the Man holds together quite well as his second attempt. Reaching number 12 in the U.K. and a respectable number 22 in the U.S., the album managed to net him a number five hit in his homeland with the insightful "It's Different for Girls," which revealed Jackson's adeptness at philosophizing and his perception of examining the sexes, a trait which would follow him throughout his career. While this song represents his skill at crafting an effective ballad, the frantic "I'm the Man" showcases Jackson at his most frenzied, as a freight train's worth of lyrics pile haphazardly into one another alongside a wonderfully hysteric rhythm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Jackson_%28musician%29

Tracklist

1. On Your Radio
2. Geraldine And John
3. Kinda Kute
4. It's Different For Girls
5. I'm The Man
6. The Band Wore Blue Shirts
7. Don't Wanna Be Like That
8. Amateur Hour
9. Get That Girl
10. Friday