South Florida's
Jack Off Jill is a sultry version of what
Marilyn Manson could be, but not entirely a passionate foursome. Formed in 1992,
Jack Off Jill's raging stage presence and lyrical intensity brought the band national recognition without the powerful backing of major-label support or industry management. Enigmatic frontwoman
Jessicka, bassist
Robin Moulder, drummer
Laura Simpson, and guitarist Ho-Ho Spade released a handful of 7"s and a slew of EPs, including their
Marilyn Manson-produced debut EP cassette, Children 5 and Up, in the mid-'90s.
Gumball's
Don Fleming was next in the production seat for the band's first full-length, 1997's
Sexless Demons and Scars, and the
Covetous Creature EP followed a year later.
Jack Off Jill returned in mid-2000 to release their dark sophomore effort, the
Chris Vrenna (ex-
Nine Inch Nails) engineered
Clear Hearts Grey Flowers. Their career retrospective release,
Humid Teenage Mediocrity: 1992-1995, was issued in 2006.
–
MacKenzie Wilson, Rovi