Title: He Can Do Much Better Than This...
Product review: This supposed "sequel" to his spectacular hit LP "Night and Day" (early '80s) lacks all the warmth and humor that made that earlier record such a success.Here, Jackson employes latin drum beats and urbane lyricism, similar at times to the style found on Night and Day. But this new album has a cold, calculated, brittle feeling to it. There is absolutely nothing here that can match the sleek ambience of "Steppin' Out" (from Night and Day) for example...I was very disappointed with this CD overall... fans of Joe Jackson should seek out the new Live In New York instead(energetic performances of many of his classics, plus a few surprises).Those who are interested in a good starting point for Joe Jackson should try the Hits collection, which has been re-mastered and contains 17 of the best songs from his career.But avoid this one (Night and Day II) at all costs... it's tired and wearisome and boring and simply does not represent this artist at his best.
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