When I Took That Train
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When I Took That Train is the 40th release by avant-
folk
/blues singer/songwriter Jandek
, and the first of four released in 2005 by his own Corwood Industries
label, as #0778.
The cover photo depicts the Corwood Representative standing on a street in central London
– behind him can be seen Mansion House
and, further back, the entrance to Bank tube station.
Avant-garde
Avant-garde means "advance guard" or "vanguard". The adjective form is used in English to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics....
folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
/blues singer/songwriter Jandek
Jandek
Jandek is the musical project of an anonymous outsider musician who operates out of Houston, Texas. Since 1978, Jandek has self-released over 60 albums of unusual, often emotionally dissolute folk and blues songs without ever granting more than the occasional interview or providing any biographical...
, and the first of four released in 2005 by his own Corwood Industries
Corwood Industries
Corwood Industries is a Houston, Texas-based company whose only output would appear to be the music of Jandek. It is not known what other ventures, if any, that Corwood Industries may be involved with....
label, as #0778.
The cover photo depicts the Corwood Representative standing on a street in central London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
– behind him can be seen Mansion House
Mansion House, London
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London in London, England. It is used for some of the City of London's official functions, including an annual dinner, hosted by the Lord Mayor, at which the Chancellor of the Exchequer customarily gives a speech – his...
and, further back, the entrance to Bank tube station.
Track listing
- I Talked To You Today – 4:07
- When I See You Again – 2:52
- The Image Of You – 3:27
- Close To You – 3:22
- You Took Me For A Ride – 4:13
- What Else Is There – 2:16
- Wouldn't You Agree – 3:22
- You Made Me Know It – 2:45
- Angel Moves – 3:43
- Thing Called Me – 5:43
- My Escape – 6:50