"Volume 4" is the 16th studio album of the English musician Joe Jackson. It marked a significant moment in his career as it reunited him with the original Joe Jackson Band, with members Graham Maby, Gary Sanford, and Dave Houghton. Together, they were responsible for some of Jackson's biggest hits in the late 70s and early 80s.
The album was released on March 11, 2003. It featured a total of 12 tracks, showcasing Jackson's versatility, blending elements of punk, rock, and pop - genres they were known for in the late 70s and early 80s. Notable songs from the album include hits like "Love at First Light" and "Take It Like a Man".
In a retrospective commentary, critics praised its vibrant energy and balance of new material with elements of nostalgia. Jackson and his band brought back the dynamic that had originally made them popular, showing their expertise in blending different styles.
Billed as 'the band's triumphant return', the quartet also launched an extensive tour after the release of Volume 4, which was documented in the live follow-up album "Afterlife". Despite the nearly two-decade-long separation of the band, their reunion yielded a harmonious compilation that satisfied and delighted both new and old fans alike. The album marked a full circle and a memorable milestone in Jackson's prolific career.
