{"product_id":"im-the-man-joe-jackson","title":"I'm The Man, Joe Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJoe Jackson – I'm The Man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Jackson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e I'm The Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Second Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 5, 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e A\u0026amp;M Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Power Pop \/ Post-Punk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Released just seven months after his stunning debut \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eLook Sharp!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003eI'm The Man\u003c\/b\u003e proved that Joe Jackson was far more than a \"one-hit wonder.\" Reuniting with producer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003eDavid Kershenbaum\u003c\/b\u003e and his world-class touring band—featuring the propulsive rhythm section of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"281\"\u003eGraham Maby\u003c\/b\u003e (bass) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"304\"\u003eDavid Houghton\u003c\/b\u003e (drums)—the album was recorded quickly to capture the band's white-hot live energy. The cover art famously features Jackson dressed as a \"spiv\" (a black-market street trader), a visual nod to the title track’s cynical take on consumerism and the \"hustle\" of the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a high-velocity blend of sophisticated songwriting and the aggressive, jittery energy of the UK New Wave scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eI'm The Man\u003c\/b\u003e is a frantic, ska-tinged rocker that showcases Jackson's rapid-fire delivery and biting wit, satirizing the latest trends and fads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Hit Ballad:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eIt’s Different for Girls\u003c\/b\u003e became one of Jackson’s most enduring hits, reaching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e#5\u003c\/b\u003e in the UK. It is a brilliant, gender-reversing exploration of emotional double standards, featuring a lush, melodic bassline from Maby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNew Wave Edge:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eOn Your Radio\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eThe Kinda Girls We Like\u003c\/b\u003e combine the punchy hooks of power pop with a cynical, street-wise perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEclectic Sounds:\u003c\/b\u003e The album hints at Jackson’s future genre-hopping, moving from the punk-adjacent speed of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003eGet That Girl\u003c\/b\u003e to the more refined, melodic structures that would eventually lead him toward jazz and swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eI'm The Man\u003c\/b\u003e confirmed Jackson’s place alongside Elvis Costello and Graham Parker as the \"Angry Young Men\" of British New Wave. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"187\"\u003eA\u0026amp;M\u003c\/b\u003e pressings (often found on high-quality translucent brown vinyl when held to light) are prized for their exceptional dynamic range and punchy production. It is a staple for any Shopify store specializing in the UK New Wave explosion, Power Pop essentials, or the discography of one of rock’s most versatile songwriters.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Jackson, I'm The Man, It's Different for Girls, A\u0026amp;M Records, 1979 Vinyl, New Wave, Power Pop, Graham Maby, British Post-Punk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave Essentials, The Class of '79, British Power Pop Masterpieces, 70s Post-Punk Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, The Police, Squeeze, Nick Lowe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e","brand":"Joe Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303712096573,"sku":"5509","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/I_m_the_Man__Joe_Jackson_album_-_cover_art.jpg?v=1769924361","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/im-the-man-joe-jackson","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}