On this day, February 8, 1988, The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu (The JAMs) released their second album, Who Killed the JAMs?. This album continued the duo’s rebellious, sample-heavy style while pushing boundaries in both music and copyright law.
Following their controversial debut, 1987 (What the F* Is Going On?)**, which was pulled from circulation due to unauthorized samples, Who Killed the JAMs? saw Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty refining their cut-and-paste approach while maintaining their anti-establishment ethos. The album featured a mix of hip-hop, dance, and politically charged lyrics, with tracks like Burn the Bastards and Prestwich Prophet Man showcasing their signature style.
The album further cemented The JAMs as pioneers of underground electronic music and set the stage for their evolution into The KLF, the groundbreaking act that would later dominate the early 90s dance scene.
Fun fact: The original vinyl pressings of Who Killed the JAMs? came with a sticker that read, "All sounds on this recording have been stolen", highlighting their disregard for copyright laws at the time.
Trivia question: What name did The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu later adopt when they became one of the most influential dance acts of the early 90s?
Following their controversial debut, 1987 (What the F* Is Going On?)**, which was pulled from circulation due to unauthorized samples, Who Killed the JAMs? saw Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty refining their cut-and-paste approach while maintaining their anti-establishment ethos. The album featured a mix of hip-hop, dance, and politically charged lyrics, with tracks like Burn the Bastards and Prestwich Prophet Man showcasing their signature style.
The album further cemented The JAMs as pioneers of underground electronic music and set the stage for their evolution into The KLF, the groundbreaking act that would later dominate the early 90s dance scene.
Fun fact: The original vinyl pressings of Who Killed the JAMs? came with a sticker that read, "All sounds on this recording have been stolen", highlighting their disregard for copyright laws at the time.
Trivia question: What name did The Justified Ancients of Mu Mu later adopt when they became one of the most influential dance acts of the early 90s?
