Jobriath

About Jobriath

Jobriath is the first album by the American glam rock artist Jobriath and was released in 1973. The musical style of the album suggests a cross between Hunky Dory-era Bowie, Elton John's early 1970s albums and some decidedly Jaggeresque vocals. Lyrically the album combines science fiction imagery, sexual themes and tributes to female movie icons. The daring (for 1973) opening track, "Take Me I'm Yours" is an overtly S&M fantasy ... Take it out on me, baby, I'm ready. For your troubles, I'm expedient. You're the master, come on faster, to your nature, I'm obedient... Other highlights include the glamour praising, "I'maman" and the risque closing track, "Blow Away": ...and all the pretty boys lay in the passage of every song that etched its way from out my bleeding heart....blow blow blow away, blow blow blow away...its very gay to blow away The iconic album cover was photographed by Shig Ikeda in 1973. more »