Jawbreaker - Bivouac - LP
Release Date: December 1, 1992
Label: Tupelo Recording Company / Communion Label
Bivouac is Jawbreaker's second studio album, featuring a darker, more experimental sound than their previous release, Unfun. The album showcases a mix of emo, punk rock, and pop-punk, with influences from the Midwestern and Washington, D.C. post-punk scenes. Written after the band regrouped following a brief breakup, Bivouac was recorded in 1991 and produced by Billy Anderson. The album's lyrics delve into themes of alienation, emotional turmoil, and introspection, reflecting frontman Blake Schwarzenbach's personal struggles.
Critics praised the album for its varied sound and emotionally charged content. Songs like "Chesterfield King" and the epic ten-minute title track "Bivouac" highlight the band's evolving songwriting and musical ambition. Despite its initial underground reception, Bivouac has since become a key release in the emo and punk rock genres, influencing countless bands and solidifying Jawbreaker's legacy.
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