Joe Jackson - Mikes Murder The Orphaned Soundtrack Album

Review by Julio Valdez

Joe Jackson’s Mike’s Murder: The Orphaned Soundtrack Album – A Witty Spin Through Cool Jazz and Pop Rock Shenanigans Let’s get one thing straight: Joe Jackson doesn’t do “ordinary.” Released in 2006 under Russia’s Lilith label (yes, you read that right—Russia), Mike’s Murder: The Orphaned Soundtrack Album is a genre-hopping delight that blends Stage & Screen vibes with Cool Jazz, Pop Rock, Contemporary Jazz, and even some vibraphone wizardry. It’s like someone threw a musical dartboard at the wall and hit every style worth listening to. And guess what? Somehow, it works. First off, kudos to Faith73 for the artwork and layout—it’s sleek but not trying too hard, much like Joe himself. The album features tracks written entirely by Jackson, who also sings, plays keyboards, alto saxophone, vibraphone, xylophone… seriously, does this guy ever sleep? Oh, and let’s not forget Sue Hadjopoulos on congas, bongos, and percussion, because apparently, if there’s an instrument you can hit, she’ll nail it. Now, onto the good stuff—the tunes. Let me tell you about two tracks that stuck in my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. Track 1: "1-2-3-Go (This Town’s A Fairground)" This song feels like stepping into a slightly chaotic carnival where everyone's had just enough sugar to be both charming and mildly alarming. The opening hook grabs you by the ears and says, “Hey, buddy, pay attention!” Then comes Jackson’s voice, smooth yet sardonic, delivering lyrics that paint a vivid picture of urban chaos. You know those moments when life feels like a spinning carousel you didn’t sign up for? This track captures that perfectly. Plus, the horn section sneaks in like your nosy neighbor, adding layers of sass without overstaying its welcome. Honestly, I couldn’t stop humming it after the first listen, which might have annoyed my cat. Track 5: "Moonlight Theme (Instrumental)" If “1-2-3-Go” is the rowdy fairground, then “Moonlight Theme” is the quiet park bench nearby where you sit to recover from all the noise. This instrumental piece is pure mood lighting—soft vibraphones and delicate piano lines create a dreamy atmosphere that makes you want to stare out a rainy window or contemplate why you haven’t called your mom lately. There’s something cinematic about it, like it belongs in a scene where the protagonist realizes they’ve been chasing the wrong dream their whole life. Spoiler alert: You will feel feelings while listening to this. --- So here’s the deal: Mike’s Murder: The Orphaned Soundtrack Album isn’t perfect—it occasionally veers into “I’m-an-artist-don’t-question-me” territory—but it’s undeniably unique. Listening to it feels like flipping through an old photo album filled with snapshots of different lives. One moment you’re dancing awkwardly in a jazz club; the next, you’re lying on a couch wondering if existential dread has a soundtrack. And hey, fun fact: Did you notice how many instruments Joe Jackson plays? Dude could probably start his own one-man band and charge double for tickets. But instead, he gives us this quirky gem of an album, complete with Conga solos and vibraphone vibes. What more could you ask for? Final thought: If aliens landed tomorrow and demanded proof of Earth’s artistic range, I’d hand them this album. They’d either beam me aboard as their new overlord or politely decline and go find David Bowie’s catalog. Either way, we win.

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Artist: Joe Jackson
Album: Mikes Murder The Orphaned Soundtrack Album

Russia

2006

Rating: 4.67

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Breakdown (Instrumental)	4:00
Memphis	4:46
Cosmopolitan	4:37
Laundromat Monday	3:33
Zémio (Instrumental)	11:05
Moonlight Theme (Instrumental)	3:29
Moonlight	4:17
1-2-3- Go (This Town's A Fairground)	3:02

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JOE JACKSON - Zémio (1983)

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Cosmopolitan | Joe Jackson | Mike's Murder (Soundtrack) | 1983 A&M LP

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Joe Jackson - Zémio (instr.)

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LR103

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Lilith

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Role	Company
Pressed By	GZ Digital Media
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Lilith Ltd
Copyright (c)	A&M Records
Licensed From	Universal Music Plc.
Recorded At	A&R Studios
Remixed At	Record Plant, Los Angeles

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Faith73
Layout	Faith73
Bass	Graham Maby
Congas	Sue Hadjopoulos
Bongos	Sue Hadjopoulos
Percussion	Sue Hadjopoulos
Drums	Larry Tolfree
Edited By	John LaSalandra
Engineer	Brad Leigh
Executive-Producer	Becky Shargo, Jeffrey Gold
Producer	David Kershenbaum (tracks: 4), Joe Jackson
Programmed By	Joy Askew
Vocals	Joe Jackson
Keyboards	Joe Jackson
Vibraphone	Joe Jackson
Xylophone	Joe Jackson
Alto Saxophone	Joe Jackson
Written-By	Joe Jackson
Arranged By	Joe Jackson

Notes

Recorded at A&R Studios, New York
Remixed at The Record Plant, Los Angeles
© 1983 A&M
℗ 2006 Lilith Ltd
Under licence from ℗ Universal Music Plc., Russia

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Matrix / Runout: LR 103 CD GZ S11004
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L000
Mould SID Code: IFPI5J32

About Joe Jackson

British vocalist, instrumentalist and composer. Born August 11, 1954, in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

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Joe Jackson (born as David Ian Jackson)

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Dale De Vere
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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Joe Jackson’s album *Mikes Murder The Orphaned Soundtrack Album* is a hidden gem that blends genres like jazz, pop, and rock? Released in 2006 in Russia, it features tracks with cool jazz vibes and even some vibraphone and xylophone action by Jackson himself. Fun fact: the percussionist Sue Hadjopoulos played both congas and bongos, adding layers of rhythm to this eclectic soundtrack. It’s wild how one person can wear so many hats—Jackson wrote, arranged, and played multiple instruments on the album. Props to Faith73 for the artwork too—it all ties together beautifully.