Andrew Jackson Jihad
| Andrew Jackson Jihad | |
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 Andrew Jackson Jihad |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | AJJ |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Genres | folk punk, alternative country, Anti-folk, Acoustic Rock |
| Instruments | Acoustic guitar, stand up bass, occasionally drums, horns and the kazoo (Knife Man, Can't Maintain). |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Asian Man, Plan-It-X |
| Associated acts | Cobra Skulls, Mischief Brew, Ghost Mice, Partners in 818, Bomb the Music Industry! |
| Members | |
| Sean Bonnette Ben Gallaty |
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Andrew Jackson Jihad is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2004. It is believed that the name of the band was inspired by Ryan Kolnicki, a legend in the folk-punk and ska scene in Arizona. The band's song "Scenesters" is also a dedication to Ryan Kolnicki.
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[edit] History
Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed after its original drummer, Justin James White, approached Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty, who had just left Rodan (not the Rodan of Kentucky fame) and The Sub-Standards. Since then, many significant Arizona musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including John de la Cruz of Fatigo and Asleep In The Sea's Owen Evans. Kepi Ghoulie of the Groovie Ghoulies whistled for them in a playing of the song "Sense, Sensibility". Dylan Cook of Partners In 818 also plays mandolin regularly with the band. The constantly shifting lineup results in wide-ranging sonic textures both live and on record.[1] Many of their lyrics are overtly political in nature.[2]
Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus".[3] They were also the subject of controversy in an issue of HeartattaCk regarding their song "Darling, I Love You," which is narrated by a character who "smoke[s] crystal meth", refers to a woman as a "stupid cunt" and "laugh[s] at retards."[4] However, they were not mentioned by name in this article.
On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.[5]
Besides their local shows, where they have become arguably the most prominent representative in Arizona of the DIY ethic, they have also toured in clubs and basements across the Western United States,[6] appearing at such venues as the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. One show in Kimberly, Idaho saw the band in a cowboy bar.[7]
They released a split with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their second full-length album on September 11, 2007.[8][9] Their new album entitled "Knife Man" was released on September 6th to everyone who pre-ordered, and September 20th to the general public, by Asian Man Records.[10]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
- Candy Cigarettes and Cap Guns (2005)
- People That Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World - Asian Man Records (2007)
- Can't Maintain - Asian Man Records (2009)
- Knife Man - Asian Man Records - Lauren Records (cassette) (2011)
[edit] EPs
- Issue Problems EP - self-released (2006)
- Art of the Underground Volume 19 7" single - Art of the Underground (2007)
- Only God Can Judge Me EP - Plan-It-X Records (2008)
- Operation Stackola EP - Self-released (2009)
- Holiday Inn Gainesville live one-sided LP - Asbestos Records (2009)
[edit] Splits
- Flaspar/Andrew Jackson Jihad/Golden Boots split CD - Night Pass Handmade Records (2006)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/French Quarter split CD - self-released (2007)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/Ghost Mice split - Plan-It-X Records (2007)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/Partners in 818 split 7" - self-released (2007)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/ Cobra Skulls split 7" (Under the Influence Vol. 6) - Suburban Home Records (2009)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/ Apocalypse Meow split 7" (Pug Life) - Traffic Street Records (2009)
- Mischief Brew/ Andrew Jackson Jihad split 8" - Pirates Press Records (2009)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/The Gunshy split 7" - Silver Sprocket Records (2010)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad / O Pioneers!! split 9" - No Idea Records (2011)
[edit] Compilations
- Plea for Peace Vol. 2 - Asian Man Records (2007)
- Sun, Smog, and Hate - Folktale Records (2009)
- Dangerous Intersections V 7" - Traffic Street Records (2009)
- Happy Holidays from Asian Man Records! - Asian Man Records (2009)
- Five Dollar Swamp Comp Vol. 1 - Swamp Cabbage (2009)
- The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio 7" - Kingdom Mammalia (2010)
- Candy Cigarettes, Capguns, Issue Problems! and Such - Asian Man Records (2011) (first album reissued combined with their first EP and rare bonus tracks)
- Take Action! Vol. 10 - Hopeless Records/Sub City (2011)
- I Think We Should Stay Away From Each Other LP - Lauren Records (2011)
- Tallahassee Turns Ten: a Mountain Goats Cover Album (2012) [11]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad. Houston Press, January 10, 2008.
- ^ "A Jihad on All Sorts of Topics". Arizona Daily News, September 22, 2005.
- ^ Watson, Joe. "Phoenix New Times" magazine (December 23, 2004)[dead link]
- ^ ""I Love You" Lyrics". 6lyrics.com. http://www.6lyrics.com/i_love_you78-lyrics-andrew_jackson_jihad.aspx. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
- ^ 2006 Best of Phoenix. Phoenix New Times.
- ^ Fanning, Christopher. "Andrew Jackson Jihad Isn’t Looking for a God-Damned Holy War, Just Good Music and Good Times" (September 29, 2004)
- ^ Horowitz, Ben. 'State Press' (April 13, 2006)[dead link]
- ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad at Allmusic
- ^ Album Review, Absolutepunk.net, October 3, 2007.
- ^ "Asian Man Records". Asian Man Records. http://asianmanrecords.com/basket/knifeman.html. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
- ^ Blade Barringer. "Tallahassee Turns Ten Kickstarter Campaign". http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bladebarringer/tallahassee-turns-ten/posts/147299. Retrieved December 9th, 2011.
