In 1991, the band released their full-length debut album Grippe , which was also issued by Dischord. Grippe featured both newly written material and re-recordings of older tracks. Around the same time as Grippe ‘ s release, Wade’s friend and roommate Bill Barbot joined the band as an additional guitarist and singer. Jawbox supported the album by playing shows alongside bands such as Superchunk , Corrosion of Conformity , Fuel , and others. The band went on their first major tour alongside Helmet during the second half of 1991 as Helmet was touring behind their debut album as well, Strap It On . Around the same time, Jawbox released a split single with the band Jawbreaker for the independent label Selfless Records , and it was Barbot’s first appearance in the studio with Jawbox.
Released debut album Grippe
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