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Wikipedia article




"'Jerks of Attention'" is a song by Australian alternative rock band, Jebediah, recorded in August 1996, in Melbourne at the Birdland Studio, and produced by Lindsay Gravina and Mikey Alonso. "Jerks of Attention" was released on 8 December 1996 as the band's debut single and peaked at No. 62 on the ARIA Singles Chart. "Jerks of Attention" was re-recorded and included on the band's debut album, 'Slightly Odway' (1997).

At the ARIA Music Awards of 1997 Jebediah were nominated for ARIA Award for Best New Talent for the single. Also that year it received a WAMi Award for "Most Popular Song".

Music video



The music video for "Jerks of Attention" was the band's first and was filmed in the 'share-house' that Kevin Mitchell was residing in at the time. The band is depicted performing live in one of the house's rooms, in which naked light bulbs hang from the ceiling. While the band play, a party is gathering at the house and a male in an apron is baking a cake. Photographer and internet administrator, Nick Cowie is also portrayed with bright red hair and leather pants and is chained to a sink.

Different versions



The original single was re-recorded with a slower tempo for inclusion on Jebediah's debut album, 'Slightly Odway'.

Limited edition release



The single was also released as a limited edition vinyl recording, with only 250 copies made for the Perth release (the Perth copies were hand-numbered and stamped).

Track listing



Charts



References





Category:1996 singles

Category:Jebediah songs

Category:1996 songs

Category:Murmur (record label) singles

Category:Songs written by Kevin Mitchell (musician)

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