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formed the band with Peter Moffett (formerly of

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) in 1997. The band released two full-length albums, a self-titled 7", and split releases with

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song, "Burning Airlines Give You So Much More" from his 1974 album ''

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History

Robbins and Barbot had jammed with Moffett while their band Jawbox was still active, briefly considering him to fill in after drummer Zach Barocas' departure. However, this lineup was not to be, and Jawbox called it quits shortly thereafter. Taking their name from a

song, Burning Airlines released their first 7", and their debut CD '' Mission: Control!'' was released in 1999 on DeSoto Records. Unable to tour full-time, Bill Barbot left the band and was replaced by longtime friend and Jawbox roadie

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. This lineup toured extensively and recorded second album, ''

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'', released on DeSoto Records in 2001. Benjamin Pape was added as second guitarist/keyboards/vocalist. Burning Airlines was in the middle of a major North American Tour when the

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occurred. Many clubs refused to display the band's name prominently and the band considered changing their name but decided the name was still appropriate and had taken a new meaning and relevancy. The band then abruptly split up in 2002.

Discography

Albums

* '' Mission: Control!'' ( DeSoto Records, 1999) * ''

'' ( DeSoto Records, 2001)

7" Singles

* ''Carnival/Scissoring'' 7" ( Desoto Records, 1998) * ''Back of Love'' split with

( DeSoto Records, 1999) * ''The Deluxe War Baby'' split with

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, 2000)

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– J. Robbins * Dove – Peter Moffet * Forensics – Michael Harbin *

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– Peter Moffet * Jack Potential – Mike Harbin *

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– J. Robbins

External links

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