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|rev1score = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|author-link=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/starjob-mw0000593757 |title=Starjob - The Frogs &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=1997-05-05 |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref>
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The songs on ''Starjob'' deal with [[celebrity]] and fame, although the songs "Raped" and "Weird on the Avenue" continue the perverse themes of previous albums. "I Only Play 4 Money" may be the most well known song by the band, which contains the lyrics "I don't give a fuck about the fans" and "if you send me fanmail/I won't write back". "Lord Grunge" is an homage to [[Kurt Cobain]], and references [[The Who]], [[Black Sabbath]], [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and [[the Beatles]] as the forefathers of [[grunge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nirvanaclub.com/misc/newsletter/uknews25.txt |format=TXT |title=Welcome to the 25th Internet Nirvana Fan Club Newsletter. |publisher=Nirvanaclub.com |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefrogsarchive.com/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080204162601/http://www.thefrogsarchive.com/lyrics/starjob.html#LORD_GRUNGE|title=The Frogs Archive|archivedate=February 4, 2008|website=www.thefrogsarchive.com}}</ref>
The songs on ''Starjob'' deal with [[celebrity]] and fame, although the songs "Raped" and "Weird on the Avenue" continue the perverse themes of previous albums. "I Only Play 4 Money" may be the most well known song by the band, which contains the lyrics "I don't give a fuck about the fans" and "if you send me fanmail/I won't write back". "Lord Grunge" is an homage to [[Kurt Cobain]], and references [[The Who]], [[Black Sabbath]], [[Black Flag (band)|Black Flag]] and [[the Beatles]] as the forefathers of [[grunge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nirvanaclub.com/misc/newsletter/uknews25.txt |format=TXT |title=Welcome to the 25th Internet Nirvana Fan Club Newsletter. |publisher=Nirvanaclub.com |accessdate=2015-03-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thefrogsarchive.com/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080204162601/http://www.thefrogsarchive.com/lyrics/starjob.html#LORD_GRUNGE|title=The Frogs Archive|archivedate=February 4, 2008|website=www.thefrogsarchive.com}}</ref>


[[Jimmy Flemion]], on a [[Facebook|Facebook post]] relating to a rough mix of the release in which [[Kurt Cobain]] had received in early 1994,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.julienslive.com/lot-details/index/catalog/471/lot/213727/NIRVANA-KURT-COBAIN-THE-FROGS-AND-OTHER-CASSETTE-TAPES-WITH-HANDWRITTEN-NOTES?url=/auctions/catalog/id/471?page=1&view=list&catm=2&order=order_num&xclosed=0&featured=0&key=cobain|title=NIRVANA &#124; KURT COBAIN THE FROGS AND OTHER CASSETTE TAPES WITH HANDWRITTEN NOTES|website=www.julienslive.com}}</ref> stated in 2023, that he wrote the track “Lord Grunge” after seeing [[Mudhoney]] at Marquette University on April 18, 1993,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ptn/mudhoney/tourbook/1993.html|title=Mudhoney: Tourbook, 1993|website=www.ocf.berkeley.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mudhoney/1993/the-grill-marquette-university-milwaukee-wi-23cf50af.html|title=Mudhoney Setlist at The Grill @ Marquette University, Milwaukee|website=setlist.fm}}</ref> but the chorus & bridge section of “Lord Grunge” Jimmy wrote later in 1993, possibly around the time of the band met and saw Nirvana, in October of 1993 during the ''[[In Utero]]'' tour.<ref>[[List of Nirvana concerts#In Utero arena tour]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=November 2023}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/realjimmyflemion/posts/pfbid02njdMy9mZKykehwdL1seFBucnscHPrm7uh7fktqhpn2HqAYLUv8VLMArVvhkG74wxl|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>
[[Jimmy Flemion]], on a [[Facebook|Facebook post]] relating to a rough mix of the release in which [[Kurt Cobain]] had received in early 1994,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.julienslive.com/lot-details/index/catalog/471/lot/213727/NIRVANA-KURT-COBAIN-THE-FROGS-AND-OTHER-CASSETTE-TAPES-WITH-HANDWRITTEN-NOTES?url=/auctions/catalog/id/471?page=1&view=list&catm=2&order=order_num&xclosed=0&featured=0&key=cobain|title=NIRVANA &#124; KURT COBAIN THE FROGS AND OTHER CASSETTE TAPES WITH HANDWRITTEN NOTES|website=www.julienslive.com}}</ref> stated in 2023, that he wrote the track “Lord Grunge” after seeing [[Mudhoney]] at Marquette University on April 18, 1993,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~ptn/mudhoney/tourbook/1993.html|title=Mudhoney: Tourbook, 1993|website=www.ocf.berkeley.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mudhoney/1993/the-grill-marquette-university-milwaukee-wi-23cf50af.html|title=Mudhoney Setlist at The Grill @ Marquette University, Milwaukee|website=setlist.fm}}</ref> but the chorus & bridge section of “Lord Grunge” Jimmy wrote later in 1993, possibly around the time of the band met and saw Nirvana, in October 1993 during the ''[[In Utero]]'' tour.<ref>[[List of Nirvana concerts#In Utero arena tour]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=November 2023}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/realjimmyflemion/posts/pfbid02njdMy9mZKykehwdL1seFBucnscHPrm7uh7fktqhpn2HqAYLUv8VLMArVvhkG74wxl|title=Facebook|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref>


Flemion stated that the song “Raped” was written April 18, 1991, while “Weird” was written March 05, 1992, “Starboy” was written November 5, 1992, “I Only play 4 Money” was written February 19, 1993, with “Prick” (1st section of “I Only Play 4 Money”) also written on February 19, 1993. “I Only Play 4 Money”’s chorus section was written on October 19, 1985, and that “Stargirl” was written on September 27, 1994.<ref name="auto"/>
Flemion stated that the song “Raped” was written April 18, 1991, while “Weird” was written March 5, 1992, “Starboy” was written November 5, 1992, “I Only play 4 Money” was written February 19, 1993, with “Prick” (1st section of “I Only Play 4 Money”) also written on February 19, 1993. “I Only Play 4 Money”’s chorus section was written on October 19, 1985, and that “Stargirl” was written on September 27, 1994.<ref name="auto"/>


This release is considerably better-produced than most of the Frogs' previous material, which can sound like [[home recording]]s.
This release is considerably better-produced than most of the Frogs' previous material, which can sound like [[home recording]]s.

Latest revision as of 20:14, 13 April 2024

Starjob
EP by
The Frogs
ReleasedMay 6, 1997
Recorded1994
GenreAlternative rock
LabelScratchie Records/Mercury Records
Polygram[citation needed]
ProducerJohnny Goat (Billy Corgan)
The Frogs chronology
My Daughter the Broad
(1996) 		Starjob
(1997) 		Bananimals
(1998)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Pitchfork Media(8.6/10)[2]

Starjob is an EP by The Frogs that was recorded in 1994, and finally released in 1997. Billy Corgan produced the record under the alias "Johnny Goat", and Jimmy Chamberlin played bongos on the song "Raped".[3]

The songs on Starjob deal with celebrity and fame, although the songs "Raped" and "Weird on the Avenue" continue the perverse themes of previous albums. "I Only Play 4 Money" may be the most well known song by the band, which contains the lyrics "I don't give a fuck about the fans" and "if you send me fanmail/I won't write back". "Lord Grunge" is an homage to Kurt Cobain, and references The Who, Black Sabbath, Black Flag and the Beatles as the forefathers of grunge.[4][5]

Jimmy Flemion, on a Facebook post relating to a rough mix of the release in which Kurt Cobain had received in early 1994,[6] stated in 2023, that he wrote the track “Lord Grunge” after seeing Mudhoney at Marquette University on April 18, 1993,[7][8] but the chorus & bridge section of “Lord Grunge” Jimmy wrote later in 1993, possibly around the time of the band met and saw Nirvana, in October 1993 during the In Utero tour.[9][circular reference][10]

Flemion stated that the song “Raped” was written April 18, 1991, while “Weird” was written March 5, 1992, “Starboy” was written November 5, 1992, “I Only play 4 Money” was written February 19, 1993, with “Prick” (1st section of “I Only Play 4 Money”) also written on February 19, 1993. “I Only Play 4 Money”’s chorus section was written on October 19, 1985, and that “Stargirl” was written on September 27, 1994.[10]

This release is considerably better-produced than most of the Frogs' previous material, which can sound like home recordings.

In November 2023, Starjob + was released digitally, which contains demo and rough mixes of Starjob music.[11]

Track listing

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  1. "Lord Grunge" – 2:30
  2. "Raped" – 1:38
  3. "Weird on the Avenue" – 2:13
  4. "Starboy" – 2:42
  5. "I Only Play 4 Money" – 4:33
  6. "Stargirl" – 2:20

Personnel

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine (1997-05-05). "Starjob - The Frogs | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  2. ^ "The Frogs: Starjob: Pitchfork Record Review". January 9, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-01-09.
  3. ^ "The Leading The Futon Site on the Net". TheFuton.com. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  4. ^ "Welcome to the 25th Internet Nirvana Fan Club Newsletter" (TXT). Nirvanaclub.com. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  5. ^ "The Frogs Archive". www.thefrogsarchive.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2008.
  6. ^ "NIRVANA | KURT COBAIN THE FROGS AND OTHER CASSETTE TAPES WITH HANDWRITTEN NOTES". www.julienslive.com.
  7. ^ "Mudhoney: Tourbook, 1993". www.ocf.berkeley.edu.
  8. ^ "Mudhoney Setlist at The Grill @ Marquette University, Milwaukee". setlist.fm.
  9. ^ List of Nirvana concerts#In Utero arena tour
  10. ^ a b "Facebook". www.facebook.com.
  11. ^ "Starjob +". Starjob +.
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