Jackson, Joe
Big World
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1986 3 Sided 2LP Original. Recorded Direct-To-Two-Track Digital. Includes 8-Page Booklet With Lyrics And Information In English, German, Japanese, French, Italian And Spanish. Joe Jackson's "Big World" album is a masterclass in songwriting and musical experimentation. The album was recorded in front of a live audience, giving it an electric energy that is palpable from start to finish. Jackson's trademark wit and observational lyrics are on full display on tracks like "Wild West," "Right and Wrong," and "Shanghai Sky." The album also showcases Jackson's musical range, from the jazzy "Shanghai Sky" to the punk-inspired "T.V. Age." The live setting allows Jackson and his band to stretch out and explore different sounds and textures, making "Big World" an endlessly fascinating listen. The album's standout track is undoubtedly "Home Town," a poignant reflection on the changes that occur in a person's hometown over time. With "Big World," Joe Jackson proves himself to be one of the most talented and inventive songwriters of his generation.