J. Robbins: Man, Myth, Legend

Most of you probably already know who J. Robbins is. He's the frontman for Jawbox, Burning Airlines, Channels, etc.. But, what you may not know is that he has produced all of your favorite albums...well practically. I always knew he produced a few different things that I love, but I figured it was time to make another list, so here we go! This is my list of the top 10 J. Robbins produced albums. You're gonna want to shake this guy's hand after this one. I'm going in chronological order starting with the earliest, because if Texas is the Reason happens to end up in any position but first, I will most likely be in a lot of trouble. Know your audience! Ha! Anyway feel free to debate, that's what lists are for, although this may be a hard one to disagree with...

Top 10 J. Robbins Produced Albums
1. Texas is the Reason - Do You Know Who You Are? - 1996
2. 400 Years - Transmit Failure - 1998
3. Sleepytime Trio - Memory Minus - 1998
4. Kerosene 454 - At Zero - 1998
5. Braid - Frame and Canvas - 1998
6. Jets to Brazil - Orange Rhyming Dictionary - 1998
7. Burning Airlines - Mission Control! - 1999
8. Dismemberment Plan - Emergency & I - 1999
9. Engine Down - To Bury Within the Sound - 2000
10. Faraquet - The View From This Tower - 2000

On another note, in 2007 J. Robbins' son Callum was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy. It is an incurable nerve disorder. There have been a number of benefits played to raise money for Callum. Here is a link to the DeSoto Records website that has some information about Callum, SMA, and a also a place where you can make donations.

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