In the Jaws of the Lords of Death

In the Jaws of the Lords of Death (ITJOTLOD) is the debut and only studio album by American post-rock indie band Japanese Cartoon, self-released on July 16, 2010. It was available for free digital download by registering on their website, All Sabotage. The group is composed of Wasalu "Double J" Jaco (vocals), Graham Burris (bass), Matt Nelson (keyboard), and Le Messie (producer)."Japanese Cartoon – In the Jaws of The Lords of Death". Complex. July 16, 2010. Fiasco explained how their early songs were inspired by punk, hence his Mockney accent on some of them, which determined what time they were recorded at. He noted that his fake British accent "was becoming a hindrance to some people," so he dropped the articulation in later tracks.Cooper, Roman (September 12, 2010). "Lupe Fiasco Details Japanese Cartoon's Upcoming EP". HipHopDX.
MTV News stated that the record paid homage to Joy Division, where Jaco's accent was to "better emulate" their late singer, Ian Curtis.Anderson, Kyle (September 16, 2010). "Lupe Fiasco's Japanese Cartoon and the Best Alter-Ego Albums of All Time". MTV.
== Background ==
When Japanese Cartoon surfaced on the internet, it was rumored that Lupe Fiasco was the lead singer. A fan found this out by Atlantic Records' Brian "Busy" Dackowski linking to the band's Myspace page. The group denied these rumors, and added that the lead singer was actually a man named Percival Fats. They asserted Fiasco only helped to finance and produce the band.Roberts, Steven (January 5, 2009). "Is Lupe Fiasco Fronting a 'British' Indie-Rock Band Called Japanese Cartoon?". MTV. Eventually, the rapper made public that he was part of the group, elaborating that he wanted an organic reaction to the project on its own merit, rather than it being viewed under his name.Ahmed, Insanul (September 10, 2010). "Interview: Lupe Fiasco Talks "Lasers" Delay, Japanese Cartoon, and "Food & Liquor II"". Complex. In a 2010 interview, he joked that the members were "Graham Burris, Matt Nelson, Le Messie and myself... Percival Fats pops in and out every now and then..."Ruano, Luis (August 10, 2010). "Interview with Japanese Cartoon". Hypebeast.
Le Messie noted that their sound was "kind of a modern revival of the 70's rebellious punk mindset," and Fiasco added that they experimented different genres within the genre, including metal, trip hop, and electro.
The two tracks, "Army" and "Heirplanes," were issued a music video. "Army" was featured on the One by One Soundtrack exclusively in Japan, and Fiasco performed "All Sabotage!" during his Steppin' Laser Tour.
== Track listing ==
All tracks written by Wasalu Jaco. All tracks produced by Le Messie.
 	Title 	Length 	Audio
1. 	"Jaws" 	2:49 	
2. 	"All Sabotage! (STSO)	2:21 	
3. 	"Heirplanes" 	4:08 	
4. 	"Beijing" 	3:27 	
5. 	"Crowd Participation"	3:27 	
6. 	"Firing Squad" 	3:58 	
7. 	"You Are Here" 	3:25 	
8. 	"Army" 	2:51 	
9. 	"Gasp" 	4:30 	
Total length:	Total length: 	Total length:	30:56
== References ==
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