Song:Savory
Album:For Your Own Special Sweetheart
Jawbox was a post hardcore band that built a significant fanbase on the indie label Dischord. In an attempt to expand their fanbase they signed with Atlantic Records for the 1994 album For Your Own Special Sweetheart. But the move alienated their established fanbase to the point that they were forced to leave Atlantic after two albums. Jawbox are from Washington, DC. Lead singer and songwriter J. Robbins was bassist for the popular punk band Government Issue. After they split up in 1989, Robbins formed Jawbox with Kim Coletta on bass and Adam Wade on drums. After releasing a single, Jawbox signed with the local label Dischord. They were based in Washington and they specialized in punk music. After releasing an album and touring, Adam Wade was replaced by Zach Barocas and guitarist Bill Bardot was added. After the 1992 album Novelty was well received by fans and critics, Jawbox signed with Atlantic for the 1994 album For Your Own Special Sweetheart. This move alienated fans to the point that they refused to give the album a chance. The video for Savory was played on MTV. But that wasn't enough to help and the album was a commercial failure. Jawbox released a second album called Jawbox on Atlantic in 1996. Though they got college radio airplay with the single Mirrorful, it wasn't enough and Atlantic dropped Jawbox. They split up and Robbins and Bardot formed Burning Airlines. They split up after two albums. Bardot owns DeSoto Records and they bought the Jawbox albums from Atlantic. For Your Own Special Sweetheart is available on CD. A 2009 release with three bonus tracks is available as a digital download. Last year Jawbox did a reunion tour. Robbins currently leads the band Channels and he produces several artists. Here's the video for Savory by Jawbox.
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