Backlash Cop
| Backlash Cop | ||||
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| Studio album by Jetplane Landing | ||||
| Released | 18 June 2007 | |||
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| Length | 36:36 | |||
| Label | Smalltown America | |||
| Producer | Andrew Ferris | |||
| Jetplane Landing chronology | ||||
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Backlash Cop is the third studio album by the Northern Irish band Jetplane Landing, released on 18 June 2007.
Musical style
[edit]Lyrically, Backlash Cop functions as a concept album, drawing inspiration from figures such as Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sam Cooke.[1] The lyrics blend cultural references with political commentary, reflecting the band's left-leaning ideology.[1][2] Tracks critique the music industry and media complacency, with "White Music" addressing issues of soul music's legacy and the responsibilities of DJs.[2]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Drowned in Sound | 9/10[1] |
| The Line of Best Fit | 70%[2] |
Ben Marwood of Drowned in Sound awarded it 9 out of 10, calling it Jetplane Landing's most consistent work to date.[1] Rich Hughes of The Line of Best Fit gave it a 70% rating, highlighting its mix of compelling and challenging material.[2]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Jetplane Landing.[3]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Backlash Cop" | 2:52 |
| 2. | "White Music" | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Dizzy Gillespie for President" | 5:38 |
| 4. | "Lungs of Punk" | 3:12 |
| 5. | "Why Do They Never Play Les Savy Fav on the Radio?" | 2:36 |
| 6. | "The Breaks (Part 1)" | 2:00 |
| 7. | "The Breaks (Part 2)" | 1:29 |
| 8. | "Jamerson Used the Claw" | 1:48 |
| 9. | "Sam Cooke" | 2:31 |
| 10. | "Climbing up the Face of Miles Davis" | 2:33 |
| 11. | "Us and the Ringside Stars" | 1:37 |
| 12. | "Hendrix Sur La Lune" | 2:48 |
| 13. | "Reprise" | 1:06 |
| 14. | "Song for Sonia Sanchez" | 3:05 |
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]
- Andrew Ferris - vocals, guitar
- Raife Burchell - drums
- Cahir O'Doherty - lead guitar
- Jamie Burchell - bass guitar
- Harvey Birrell - engineering, recording, mixing, mastering
- Matt Littler - sleeve art
- Andy Rouse - sleeve design, layout
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Marwood, Ben (27 June 2007). "Album Review: Jetplane Landing". DrownedInSound. Archived from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d Hughes, Rich (20 June 2007). "Jetplane Landing – Backlash Cop". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ a b Jetplane Landing (18 June 2007). Backlash Cop (CD). Smalltown America. STA037.
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