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Episode 021: Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979)

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Special guest THE Derrek Carriveau (from the podcast I F'ing Love This Record joins us to discuss Joe Jackson's 1979 debut album Look Sharp! Over the course of an hour, we discuss:

  • Preconceptions about "New Wave" and "80s music" (and note that DECADES AREN'T GENRES)
  • Derrek's experience working in his favorite record store in the 90s
  • The unfortunate "r/niceguys" ethos of some of the lyrics on this album
  • The meaning of "Angular Guitars" in New Wave music
  • How Joe Jackson REALLY knows his way around a chorus
  • The fashion styles discussed (and mocked) in "Baby Stick Around"
  • Graham Maby's phenominal bass playing throughout the record
  • Yes, we do discuss "Is She Really Going Out With Him?"
  • Anthrax's cover of "Got the Time"
  • Our key tracks
  • And a preview of next week's episode

    • Come join us for an hour of thoughtful and good-humored commentary, and we'll catch you on the B-side!

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