Ten in the Swear Jar

Ten In The Swear Jar was an American group active 1999–2000. The five members came from IBOPA (Indestructible Beat Of Palo Alto) and the project features Jamie Stewart, who later formed Xiu Xiu. Accordion Solo! (released 2005) compiles studio tracks, live performances, and recordings from the band's active period.

Often abbreviated XITSJ. Members originated in IBOPA. Accordion Solo! collects performances and studio tracks from 1999–2000 and was released in 2005. The band's sound shares clear ties with early Xiu Xiu work.

The review praises Accordion Solo! as a challenging but rewarding collection that links Ten In The Swear Jar to Jamie Stewart's later work in Xiu Xiu. It highlights unusual instrumentation (accordion, saxophone, violins) and a mix of studio and live recordings. The reviewer sees the album as its own statement rather than merely a precursor to Xiu Xiu.

For:Fans of experimental rock, followers of Jamie Stewart/Xiu Xiu, collectors of obscure/rare releases