Token Entry Jaybird vinyl LP Hawker Record Roadrunner 1st press 1988 HR 9539 VG+
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Vinyl, sleeve and inlay are all very nice . Includes original lyric sheet
Jaybird" is a 1988 release by the New York hardcore band Token Entry. It is often associated with their "From Beneath the Streets" era and is featured on their discography, including vinyl and CD releases.
Jaybird" is a song by the New York hardcore/skate-punk band Token Entry, released on their 1988 album, also titled Jaybird.
Key details regarding this track:
Context: The album was produced by Dr. Know of the Bad Brains, which brought a funkier backbeat to the band's sound.
Thematic Content: The lyrics focus on skateboarding culture in New York City, specifically themes of riding (layback air, grinds), navigating city streets, avoiding pedestrians, and skate-related injuries.
Meaning/Lyrical Themes: The song serves as a high-energy ode to skating as a lifestyle, characterized by the refrain "All that I wanna do is skate".
Token Entry was formed in Queens, NY, in 1980 (initially as Gilligan's Revenge) and is considered a staple of the NYC hardcore scene.
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