Andrew Jackson Jihad
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| Andrew Jackson Jihad | |
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| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Genre(s) | Anti-folk, Folk Punk |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Label(s) | Asian Man Records |
| Members | |
| Sean Bonnette Ben Gallaty |
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Andrew Jackson Jihad is an American rock group from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2004. They have been variously classified as indie rock, anti-folk, and Americana.
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[edit] History
Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed after its original drummer, Justin James White, approached Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallant, 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. Dylan Cook 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 HeartattaCk issue #49 regarding their "Love Song," which is narrated by a character who "smoke(s) crystal meth" and "laugh(s) at retards."[4]
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 and leaving the premises as soon as possible after the show.[7].
They released a split with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their first full-length album on September 11, 2007.[8][9]
[edit] Discography
- Candy Cigarettes and Cap Guns (2005)
- Issue Problems (2006)
- 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)
- People That Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World Asian Man Records (2007)
- Only God Can Judge Me Plan-It-X Records (2008)
[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)
- ^ http://www.gilgongorecords.com/HAC50letterandreply.html
- ^ 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)
- ^ Andrew Jackson Jihad at All Music Guide
- ^ Album Review, Absolutepunk.net, October 3, 2007.
