Unfun

by Jawbreaker

Overview

Jawbreaker could be easily described as a pop-punk band with more of a dark side. Not that this isn't true, but it just wouldn't do this trio any justice to their poetic lyrics and complex song structures. With Unfun, a very influential record way ahead of its time, they make a name for themselves -- not as your run-of-the-mill punk band with a verse-chorus-verse style, but rather as a band that provides fitting background to the personal side that they're not afraid to show. For example, take one of the more energetic songs on the album, "Busy," in which the person offers a helping hand to a friend on the verge of mental collapse ("When nothing seems to be quite worth it and sleep becomes the only sure thing/I'm here to help you out of it/Come and see me for a lift"). But two tracks later, self-doubt and guilt are present in "Wound": "Feel my burning rash/Old scabs on my back/Deep red welts from hating myself/I was once, once so strong." Quite an emotional roller coaster, but at the same time it gives Unfun its edge and originality. ~ Mike DaRonco

Product Details

Release Date:	03/30/2010
Label:	Blackball Records
UPC:	0759718089714
Rank:	25844

Tracks

1. Want
2. Seethruskin
3. Fine Day
4. Incomplete
5. Imaginary War
6. Busy
7. Softcore
8. Driven
9. Wound
10. Down
11. Gutless
12. Drone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jawbreaker   Primary Artist
Blake Schwarzenbach   Guitar,Vocals
Adam Pfahler   Drums
Chris Bauermeister   Bass

Technical Credits

Christy Schnabel   Photo Assistance
John Golden   Mastering,Remastering
Michael James   Engineer,Remixing
Blake Schwarzenbach   Composer
Jawbreaker   Producer,Photography,Insert Photography
Richard Andrews   Engineer,Producer
Andy Goldman   Logo
Adam Pfahler   Composer
Chris Bauermeister   Composer
Reuben Rude   Logo
Murray Bowles   Photography,Insert Photography
Brendan Murdock   Cover Photo,Photo Assistance
Treece Wright   Photo Assistance
Knob Sutter   Paintings
Gordon Kurtti   Insert Illustration
Paul Bowles   Insert Photography
Paul Robinson   Band Photo
Anthony Newman   Photo Assistance
Dave Jones   Photo Assistance