Burning Airlines

The Profile

Burning Airlines was an American post-hardcore band formed in 1997 from members associated with Jawbox. The name derives from the Brian Eno song "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More". The band released two albums, including Mission: Control! (1999) and Identikit (2001), and disbanded around 2002.

Formed 1997; name taken from a Brian Eno song; two studio albums (Mission: Control! 1999, Identikit 2001); toured in the U.S.; disbanded circa 2002. The debut Mission: Control! is described in the available review as post-hardcore with melodic vocals and dissonant, punk-tinged instrumentation.

The available review praises Burning Airlines' 1999 debut Mission: Control! as a standout post-hardcore/alternative record, noting melodic vocals, dissonant riffs and Jawbox echoes. The band formed in 1997, took its name from a Brian Eno song, released two albums and disbanded around 2002. The review highlights tracks such as "Carnival", "Meccano" and "Sweet Deals On Surgery".