Andrew Jackson Jihad
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Andrew Jackson Jihad is an American
folk punk
band from Phoenix, Arizona
, formed in 2004.
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. Many of their lyrics are overtly political in nature.
Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus". They were also the subject of controversy in an issue of HeartattaCk regarding their song "I Love You," which is narrated by a character who "smoke[s] crystal meth" and "laugh[s] at retards."
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.
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
, appearing at such venues as the Knitting Factory
in Los Angeles, CA. One show in Kimberly, Idaho
saw the band in a cowboy bar.
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. 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.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
folk punk
Folk punk
Folk punk , is a fusion of folk music and punk rock. It was pioneered in the late 1970s and early 1980s by The Pogues in Britain and Violent Femmes in America. Folk punk achieved some mainstream success in that decade...
band from Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, formed in 2004.
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 RodanRodan (band)
Rodan was an American math/post-hardcore band in the early to mid 1990s. The best known lineup of the band consisted of Jeff Mueller , Jason Noble , Tara Jane O'Neil , and Kevin Coultas .-History:...
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
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
regularly with the band. The constantly shifting lineup results in wide-ranging sonic textures both live and on record. Many of their lyrics are overtly political in nature.
Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus". They were also the subject of controversy in an issue of HeartattaCk regarding their song "I Love You," which is narrated by a character who "smoke[s] crystal meth" and "laugh[s] at retards."
On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times
Phoenix New Times
The Phoenix New Times is a free, weekly Phoenix, Arizona newspaper, put out every Thursday. It is the founding publication of the New Times Media , but The Village Voice is now the flagship publication of that company....
Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana
Americana (music)
Americana is an amalgam of roots musics formed by the confluence of the shared and varied traditions that make up the American musical ethos; specifically those sounds that are merged from folk, country, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll and other external influential styles...
Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.
Besides their local shows, where they have become arguably the most prominent representative in Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
of the DIY ethic
DIY ethic
The DIY ethic refers to the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks oneself as opposed to having others who are more experienced or able complete them for one's behalf. It promotes the idea that an ordinary person can learn to do more than he or she thought was possible...
, they have also toured in clubs and basements across the Western United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, appearing at such venues as the Knitting Factory
Knitting Factory
The Knitting Factory is a music venue and concert house with locations in Brooklyn, Boise, Reno, and Spokane. The club originally specialized in jazz and experimental music and has expanded to showcasing all genres of music, performing arts and comedy....
in Los Angeles, CA. One show in Kimberly, Idaho
Kimberly, Idaho
Kimberly is a city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,614 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Twin Falls, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area.Kimberly was founded in 1905. It is named after Peter L...
saw the band in a cowboy bar.
They released a split with Ghost Mice
Ghost Mice
Ghost Mice is a two-piece folk-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Both members, Chris Johnston and Hannah Jones, have been in a handful of pop-punk bands together: namely Disarm, The Devil is Electric and Operation: Cliff Clavin...
on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records
Asian Man Records
Asian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
issued their second full-length album on September 11, 2007. Their new album entitled "Knife Man
Knife Man
Knife Man is the fourth full-length studio release by Andrew Jackson Jihad released by Asian Man Records on September 20, 2011 with preordered albums shipped on September 6, 2011...
" was released on September 6th to everyone who pre-ordered, and September 20th to the general public, by Asian Man Records.
Studio albums
- Candy Cigarettes and Cap Guns (2005)
- People That Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the WorldPeople That Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the WorldPeople That Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World is the second studio album from folk punk band Andrew Jackson Jihad. The album was released by Asian Man Records on September 11, 2007...
- Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
(2007) - Can't MaintainCan't MaintainCan't Maintain is the third full-length studio release by Andrew Jackson Jihad. It was released by Asian Man Records on October 13, 2009.- Track listing :# "Heartilation"# "Self Esteem"# "Love in the Time of Human Papillomavirus"# "Evil"...
- Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
(2009) - Knife ManKnife ManKnife Man is the fourth full-length studio release by Andrew Jackson Jihad released by Asian Man Records on September 20, 2011 with preordered albums shipped on September 6, 2011...
- Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
- Lauren Records (cassette) (2011)
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 RecordsAsbestos RecordsAsbestos Records in an independent record label in Stratford, CT founded in 1996 by Matt Flood, and Dave Leone....
(2009)
Splits
- Flaspar/Andrew Jackson Jihad/Golden Boots split CD - Night Pass Handmade Records (2006)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/French QuarterFrench QuarterThe French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. When New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city was originally centered on the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré as it was known then...
split CD - self-released (2007) - Andrew Jackson Jihad/Ghost MiceGhost MiceGhost Mice is a two-piece folk-punk band from Bloomington, Indiana. Both members, Chris Johnston and Hannah Jones, have been in a handful of pop-punk bands together: namely Disarm, The Devil is Electric and Operation: Cliff Clavin...
split - Plan-It-X Records (2007) - Andrew Jackson Jihad/Partners in 818 split 7" - self-released (2007)
- Andrew Jackson Jihad/ Cobra SkullsCobra SkullsCobra Skulls are a punk rock band from Reno, Nevada who are signed to Fat Wreck Chords.-History:Cobra Skulls were formed in Reno, NV in 2005 by Devin Peralta , Charlie Parker and Chad Cleveland . They released an EP titled Draw Muhammad in 2006...
split 7" (Under the Influence Vol. 6) - Suburban Home RecordsSuburban Home RecordsSuburban Home Records and Distribution is a record label based in Denver, Colorado, United States. The label was founded in 1995 by Virgil Dickerson, and is known for focusing on vinyl releases and bands in the pop-punk and alt-country genres. Its roster has included Two Cow Garage, Drag the River,...
(2009) - Andrew Jackson Jihad/ Apocalypse MeowApocalypse MeowApocalypse Meow is a three volume manga series written and illustrated by Motofumi Kobayashi. It was originally published in Japan as in 1998 by Softbank Publishing, but was renamed for the US release to parody the title of the film Apocalypse Now, which also took place during the Vietnam War. It...
split 7" (Pug Life) - Traffic Street Records (2009) - Mischief BrewMischief BrewMischief Brew is a band from Philadelphia which plays DIY anarcho-punk music, also incorporating a variety of styles including American folk, swing, Gypsy-punk and country. It was started by Erik Petersen as a solo project, but eventually grew into a band...
/ Andrew Jackson Jihad split 8" - Pirates Press Records (2009) - Andrew Jackson Jihad/The Gunshy split 7" - Silver Sprocket RecordsSpringman RecordsSpringman Records is an independent record label founded in 1998 by Avi Ehrlich that was run out of his parent's garage in Cupertino, California until late 2005, when Ehrlich moved the label to Sacramento...
(2010) - Andrew Jackson Jihad / O Pioneers!! split 9" - No Idea RecordsNo Idea RecordsFor other uses, see No Idea .No Idea Records is an independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which produces both vinyl records and compact discs...
(2011)
Compilations
- Plea for Peace Vol. 2 - Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
(2007) - Sun, Smog, and Hate - Folktale Records (2009)
- Dangerous Intersections V 7" - Traffic Street Records (2009)
- Happy Holidays from Asian Man Records! - Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
(2009) - Five Dollar Swamp Comp Vol. 1 - Swamp CabbageSwamp cabbageSwamp cabbage can refer to:* leaves of Ipomoea aquatica , of the dicot family Convolvulaceae* heart of palm of the Sabal Palm and its congeners, of the monocot family Arecaceae...
(2009) - The Chronicles of Sheriff Joe Arpaio 7" - Kingdom Mammalia (2010)
- Candy Cigarettes, Capguns, Issue Problems! and Such - Asian Man RecordsAsian Man RecordsAsian Man Records is a small, DIY record label run by Mike Park in Monte Sereno, California. Park started a record label and began releasing music in 1989 under the name Dill Records, with the Asian Man label established May 1996.-Artists:...
(2011) (first album reissued combined with their first EP and rare bonus tracks) - Take Action! Vol. 10 - Hopeless RecordsHopeless RecordsHopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
/Sub City (2011) - I Think We Should Stay Away From Each Other LP - Lauren Records (2011)