Jawbox

cat in the hat · 05-30-2009, 07:04 PM

I have recently become aware of the glory of Jawbox, and I am interested in finding more music in a similar vein.

Bane of your existence · 05-30-2009, 07:55 PM

Cornflake Girl is dope. I don't really know what quality you're looking for though in similar music. Maybe you'd like Quicksand?

cat in the hat · 05-30-2009, 08:00 PM

It seems Quicksand is okay though I think their guitarists former band Gorilla Biscuits was better....

Bane of your existence · 05-30-2009, 08:21 PM

Agreed. I'm actually not a huge Quicksand fan myself.

You already listen to Jawbreaker, I'm guessing?

cat in the hat · 05-30-2009, 08:42 PM

Indeed.

swim · 05-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Unwound, Polvo, Juno are kind of sort of similar.

sidewinder · 05-30-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by swim

Unwound, Polvo, Juno are kind of sort of similar.

I'll second all of those, especially Juno. They don't get enough credit.

Closer to Jawbox, however, would be J. Robbins' bands since the break-up of Jawbox...Burning Airlines (two albums) and Channels (one album and one EP). I recommend everything by both.

Additionally, I would point you in the direction of The Casket Lottery, The Dismemberment Plan, Faraquet, Fireside, Fugazi, Seven Storey Mountain, mewithoutYou (not their latest, though), and 31Knots.

jackhammer · 06-02-2009, 08:17 AM

I have only just discovered Jawbox and well impressed. Give Bitch Magnet a listen as well.

Engine · 06-08-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cat in the hat

I have recently become aware of the glory of Jawbox, and I am interested in finding more music in a similar vein.

If you like Jawbox (and you should) then you should check out other contemporary Dischord bands -- we called them "melodic hardcore" back then -- such as Gray Matter, 3, Holy Rollers, and Shudder To Think.

sidewinder · 12-09-2009, 04:24 PM

Woah...I just discovered that Jawbox reunited and performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They have no plans to record or even tour, they just did a show to promote the re-release of For Your Own Special Sweetheart, I think. Videos here, I am about to watch. Savory aired and the other two were done in rehearsal.

Jawbox Reunion: "Savory"

Jawbox Reunion: "FF=66"

Jawbox Reunion: "68"

05-30-2009, 07:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
cat in the hat Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Jawbox I have recently become aware of the glory of Jawbox, and I am interested in finding more music in a similar vein.

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Woah...I just discovered that Jawbox reunited and performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They have no plans to record or even tour, they just did a show to promote the re-release of For Your Own Special Sweetheart, I think. Videos here, I am about to watch. Savory aired and the other two were done in rehearsal. Jawbox Reunion: "Savory" Jawbox Reunion: "FF=66" Jawbox Reunion: "68" __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures. Last edited by sidewinder; 12-09-2009 at 04:30 PM.

05-30-2009, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Cornflake Girl is dope. I don't really know what quality you're looking for though in similar music. Maybe you'd like Quicksand?

05-30-2009, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
cat in the hat Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	It seems Quicksand is okay though I think their guitarists former band Gorilla Biscuits was better....

05-30-2009, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	Agreed. I'm actually not a huge Quicksand fan myself. You already listen to Jawbreaker, I'm guessing?

05-30-2009, 08:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
cat in the hat Groupie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Indeed.