Ace Of Diamonds
Jandek · Other Songs - Jandek
Queen of spades
You played your cards
Your hand's been laid
Well ace of diamonds
King of spades
The prize is mine
You better pay money
You better pay (?) time
You can give it all away (?)
You'll have your last dime (?)
You think you're free
I went on a spree (?)
Well, ace of diamonds
King of spades
You're going down, way down
And that ain't all
'Cause don't forget
The next time you call
Maybe be your last bet
'Cause ace of diamonds
King of spades
Your life is near (?)
Watch out fate
You're getting old
You're losing time
And I don't mind taking
Your every last dime
Ace Of Diamonds - Jandek
Jandek's 'Ace Of Diamonds' stands as a quintessential example of his enigmatic, minimalist approach to electronic music. Released in the late 1970s, the track exemplifies his signature style: sparse, repetitive, and devoid of traditional melodic resolution, often employing a driving, mechanical rhythm that creates an unsettling yet hypnotic atmosphere. The recording reflects the artist's unique persona, blending elements of krautrock, art rock, and early electronic experimentation into a cohesive, brooding soundscape. As part of his extensive and often cryptic discography, the song invites listeners into a world where the boundaries between performance and recorded artifact blur, characteristic of Jandek's broader body of work that prioritizes texture and mood over conventional songwriting structures.