Andrew Jackson Jihad

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Name = Andrew Jackson Jihad


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Origin = Phoenix, Arizona
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Genre = Anti-folk, Folk punk
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Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Asian Man Records Plan-It-X Records
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Current_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.

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 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. [ [http://www.houstonpress.com/2008-01-10/music/andrew-jackson-jihad/ Andrew Jackson Jihad] . "Houston Press", January 10, 2008.] Many of their lyrics are overtly political in nature. ["A Jihad on All Sorts of Topics". "Arizona Daily News", September 22, 2005.]

Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus" [ [http://phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/2004-12-23/calendar/calendar2_2.html Watson, Joe. "Phoenix New Times" magazine (December 23, 2004)] ] . 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." [http://www.gilgongorecords.com/HAC50letterandreply.html]

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. [ [http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/bestof/award.php?oid=oid:197034&section=oid:34824&year=2006 2006 Best of Phoenix] . "Phoenix New Times".]

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 [ [http://www.ecollegetimes.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2005/09/29/433aa20361554?in_archive=1 Fanning, Christopher. "Andrew Jackson Jihad Isn’t Looking for a God-Damned Holy War, Just Good Music and Good Times" (September 29, 2004)] ] , 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. [ [http://www.statepress.com/issues/2006/04/17/arts/696668 Horowitz, Ben. 'State Press' (April 13, 2006)] ] .

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. [ [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:abfyxqqrld0e~T1 Andrew Jackson Jihad] at Allmusic] [ [http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=270018 Album Review] , Absolutepunk.net, October 3, 2007.]

Discography

*"Candy Cigarettes and Cap Guns" (2005)
*"Issue Problems" (2006)
*"Flaspar/Andrew Jackson Jihad/Golden Boots split CD" [http://www.nightpass.tk/ 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)
*"Andrew Jackson Jihad/Partners In 818 split 7" Self-Released (2007)
*"Only God Can Judge Me" Plan-It-X Records (2008)

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External links

* [http://www.andrewjacksonjihad.com Andrew Jackson Jihad official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/andrewjacksonjihad Andrew Jackson Jihad MySpace site]
* [http://www.asuwebdevil.com/issues/2006/04/13/arts/696668 interview with Andrew Jackson Jihad]