Christmas Island

by Andrew Jackson Jihad

Christmas Island cover art

Collaborating with renowned producer John Congleton, the Phoenix folk-punk stalwarts significantly expand their acoustic, lo-fi origins. The introduction of prominent synthesizers, fuzz pedals, and full-band arrangements provides a chaotic, slightly psychedelic backing for Sean Bonnette's intensely morbid, anxiety-driven lyrics. The record acts as a brilliant, slightly unhinged exploration of grief, existential terror, and dark humor.

Genres

  • Anti-Folk
  • Slacker Rock

Tracklist

  1. Temple Grandin
  2. Children of God
  3. Do, Re, and Me
  4. Coffin Dance
  5. Getting Naked, Playing with Guns
  6. I Wanna Rock Out In My Dreams
  7. Kokopelli Face Tattoo
  8. Best Friend
  9. Linda Ronstadt
  10. Deathlessness
  11. Temple Grandin Too
  12. Angel of Death