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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. Not only does the track show off Jackson's free-range ability, but his sense of humor arises once again, following in the footsteps of Look Sharp!'s "Is She Really Going Out With Him." Jackson's new wave tendencies are toned down for I'm the Man, but that doesn't restrain his talent, as songs like "Kinda Kute," "Amateur Hour," and "Geraldine and John" make for catchy side servings of attractive pop. It wasn't until Jackson's next album, Beat Crazy, that he began to expand his musical latitudes into reggae, soul, and later on into jazz and other styles. I'm the Man exposes Jackson in his early stages, but it's evident that his wit and peculiar brand of pop charm is already building up its strength.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Graham Maby, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dave Houghton, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Sanford, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Graham Maby, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Jackson, Piano, Recording Arranger, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gary Sanford, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - David Houghton, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Recording Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1979 A&M Records Limited
Chuck Berry, ComposerLyricist - David Kershenbaum, Producer - Joe Jackson, Guitar, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1979 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
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. Not only does the track show off Jackson's free-range ability, but his sense of humor arises once again, following in the footsteps of Look Sharp!'s "Is She Really Going Out With Him." Jackson's new wave tendencies are toned down for I'm the Man, but that doesn't restrain his talent, as songs like "Kinda Kute," "Amateur Hour," and "Geraldine and John" make for catchy side servings of attractive pop. It wasn't until Jackson's next album, Beat Crazy, that he began to expand his musical latitudes into reggae, soul, and later on into jazz and other styles. I'm the Man exposes Jackson in his early stages, but it's evident that his wit and peculiar brand of pop charm is already building up its strength.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:29
- Main artists: Joe Jackson
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: A&M
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2001 A&M Records Inc. This Compilation ℗ 2001 Interscope Geffen (A&M) Records A Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
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