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Seattle, Washington, United States (1997 – 2007)

The Blood Brothers were an American post-hardcore band formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 1997, who officially announced their breakup in October 2007. Described in Wikipedia as an “avant-garde punk band,” their music combined influences from hardcore with an experimental edge, and a strong emphasis on abstract Salvador Dali-esque lyrics that were rich with distorted, discordant, surreal imagery. Members were: Jordan Blilie (vocals), Johnny Whitney (vocals), and Morgan Henderson (bass), along with Waxwing’s Cody Votolato (guitar) and Mark Gajadhar (drums).

The band was considered unusual in that it had two dedicated lead vocalists. In addition to this, Cody and Morgan performed back-up vocals. Later albums (…Burn, Piano Island, Burn and especially Crimes) featured a degree of experimental instrumentation: Morgan often deviated from bass to add a second guitar or synthesiser, and also utilized a sampler. Johnny added piano/Wurlitzer to many more songs, a process which actually began on “

Time for Tenderness” from This Adultery Is Ripe. He has claimed he always wanted to incorporate such instruments into the Blood Brothers’ sound, but only on signing with a major label prior to …Burn, Piano Island, Burn did he have the means to do this.

The band has been described as punk, hardcore, post-hardcore, spazzcore and even extremo and sasscore (see Alternative Press Issue from October 2005). In small circles discussions of the band related with the concept that they have influences from the no wave punk scene of the 1980’s. The band made wide use of various punk/hardcore vocal styles (i.e. screaming) and instrumentation (i.e., fast drumming and plentiful power chords).

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stephanimal wrote:
7 hours ago

will forever be a favorite

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Ningage wrote:
yesterday evening

All of the projects the members have moved on to are fantastic. Past Lives, Jaguar Love, Head Wound City, I just wish Johnny would stick with Neon Blonde : (( But both Jaguar Love and Past Lives are fantastic, while Past Lives is more mature of an effort, Jaguar gives people the frantic, screechy aspect of Blood Brothers that all fans know and love.

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Sephorit wrote:
Monday morning

still awesome....

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ineedmoremusic wrote:
Friday afternoon

Guys, you really rock!

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lucyisabanana wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

what the hell...how come i did not listen to this band sooner...this is excellent!!

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neonblackk wrote:
last week

still my favorite band ever.

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adowns wrote:
last week

if you wanna hear some good cerebral music in the vein of old school at the drive-in, (circa 1995-1997), Drive Like Jehu, Unwound, Nation of Ulysses, & Fugazi, you need to give Pamola a listen. They originate from the frozen tundra of northern maine and their first release proves that post-hardcore and real emo are not dead. Their full album is available for download here --> http://www.mediafire.com/?ntm4tnzgjfv

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austinonfire wrote:
last week

Past Lives updates - http://www.prefixmag.com/reviews/past-lives/tapestry-of-webs/36236/

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Audiobinge wrote:
last month

I like both bands. There really isn't any need for choosing sides or camps. Damn last.fm formatting. "No broken glass, no violence. Just empty eyes and silence. Hearts filled with hollow, incremental of a rust that grows, exponential." Beyond Gone – Past Lives "People can be so cold, you know I cried when burn piano island burned, these days all my lightning bolts are lightning bold..." Polaroids & Red – Jaguar Love

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mister_electric wrote:
last month

"No broken glass, no violence. Just empty eyes and silence. Hearts filled with hollow, incremental of a rust that grows, exponential." I just had to be that asshole who corrected the lyrics. But yes, I agree both bands are great. However, I do feel Past Lives has more staying power and is doing something a little more "grown up" than Jaguar Love.

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WILDHEARSES wrote:
last month

Maybe if someone remixed the new albums together. It could be called Blood Jaguar Lives. Or Past Love Brothers.

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DemetriDyslexik wrote:
last month

<333

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NigNASH wrote:
last month

I miss them.

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Coretax wrote:
last month

Screamo? lol

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MewMewCow wrote:
last month

the only screamo i will ever listen to

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Yeedil wrote:
last month

someone should send me the Jungle Rules DVD. :)

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abandonxship wrote:
last month

it's been about two years since i've listen to blood brothers. still awesome.

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BIGTUNA69 wrote:
last month

I've actually never seen it...

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alexschelldorf wrote:
last month

vvv that dvd is so good. SO good.

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chilichow wrote:
last month

Blood Brothers - Jungle Rules Live DVD (with original case, insert, and disc), Live from The Old Fire House recorded on 9/27/2002. $15 ppd

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