Jawbox is an American post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., noted for releases on Dischord and later Atlantic, including Grippe, Novelty and For Your Own Special Sweetheart.

Formed in Washington, D.C.; core members have included J. Robbins (vocals/guitar), Bill Barbot (guitar) and Kim Coletta (bass). Early releases were on Dischord Records; the band later released music on Atlantic.

DeBaser reviews praise Jawbox's mix of post-hardcore aggression and melodic songwriting. Novelty is frequently singled out as the high point. For Your Own Special Sweetheart and Grippe are celebrated for their riffs, syncopation and ties to the Dischord scene.

For:Fans of post-hardcore, 1990s alternative/indie rock and Dischord Records listeners

 You will get lost in this album, guaranteed lemon-wise.

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 one of the most agile, intriguing, intelligent realities to emerge from the rich Dischordian cauldron of those years.

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 The MASTERPIECE of Jawbox (with all the capital letters and dots in the right place) is the subsequent Novelty.

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