In 1979, at a time when punk had turned the entire British music scene on its head and DIY was all the rage, a student from the Midlands took to the stage. Joe Jackson, who had until then been studying classical composition in London, did not fit in at all with the zeitgeist of the time.
By combining catchy power-pop melodies with punk-inspired, reggae-influenced energy, he has released a new wave classic with his debut album. Few albums from that era have stood the test of time as well as Look Sharp. The lyrics strike a balance between cynical, self-deprecating humor and a surprising degree of vulnerability. Rather than simply venting his anger, Jackson dissects the banalities of superficial romances and the media with a sharp, articulate eye for detail, culminating in one of the best lines of all time Pretty women out walking with gorillas my street. From my window out staring while my coffee goes cold.
Joe Jackson - Is She Really Going Out With Him
Joe Jackson - Sunday Papers
Joe Jackson - Fools In Love
Joe Jackson - One More Time
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