Jawbreaker - 24 Hour Revenge Therapy

Another monster from the reluctant pre-emo kings of the Bay Area. This was their last studio album before signing to DGC. A work of enduring strength and beauty. Packaged in a Digipak. (Tupelo Recording Company) Album Description

This is punk

Jawbreaker were a punk band. They bear the same likeness to "emo" as Michael Vick shares with "nice person." Please stop including that disposable no-value label around on a genuine punk band. And this album is a classic. August 29, 2007

A Classic Punk Album

I've listened to this album (and band) on a regular basis since I was 15 ... I'm almost 27. This album is classic in every sense. I know every drum fill and lyric. That's how catchy it is!

It amazes me how Jawbreaker was able to pull off short, catchy songs like "Indictment" and "Boxcar" and then add a meandering, melodic tune like "Condition Oakland" ... I remember listening to the latter tune as I took the BART over Oakland once, in high school. It was the perfect soundtrack!

It sounds bad, I know, but I think Blake's vocals were way better before he had throat surgery. DEAR YOU and Jets To Brazil just don't capture me the same way as when he sounded like he was struggling in agony to get the next lyric out.

Sorry Blake!

And thank you. February 13, 2007

The Best CD of the 90s!

Simply put, this is the best indie rock record released in the 90s. Never mind "Nevermind" (not indie) and all the ephemeral grunge and punk that got the radio play. Jawbreaker ruled this decade for the true fans of emotional, intelligent post-punk music. Blake S., a master songwriter who penned the greatest punk love song of all time "Chesterfield Kings," played straight from his always-broken heart, but never once sounded defeated or weak. Their three-man attack on "Revenge Therapy" was pure, sparkling power driven by their trademark melodic distortion, crisp drums and Blake's commanding rasp. Every song on this CD is outstanding. It is a masterpiece, full of small stories of normal people doing normal things, just searching for a bit of happiness while dealing with loss, love and every day frustrations. "Do you still hate me?" and "Jinx Removing" are my faves, while lead-off "Boat on a Hill" always makes me a bit weepy while still filling me with hope and deep-seated satisfaction. December 13, 2005

Masterpiece

This album is one of the most pure things you will ever hear across all genres of music. It comes out swinging like Mike Tyson circa 1986 and doesn't let up. The playing is top notch and vicious and the lyrics are razor sharp. There are no tricks, the band played most of these songs live and they sounded exactly the same. Hard to believe Jawbreaker was this good, but this proves it. If someone told you about them and you're thinking of buying something, start with this because it's their best; you'll be back soon enough. October 12, 2005

Misinformed

I first found out about Jawbreaker because AMG used to classify them as grunge. Dipsh*ts. Anyway...I picked this CD up and was totally pissed to hear that they were not too grungy. About 6 months later, I gave it another try. This isn't too bad I thought. Kind of like Green Day(their early stuff anyway). I began to not regret my decision so much. It's a pretty punk alblum. If you like just plain, decent punk, than this is for you. Nothing great. I have no standout tracks. April 29, 2005

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