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Formerly known as the frontman for Something Corporate, a West Coast punk-pop quintet that garnered a modest following during the early 2000s, Andrew McMahon is also the piano-playing songwriter behind Jack's Mannequin. Utilizing the talents of numerous friends and collaborators (including Mötley Crüe percussionist Tommy Lee), McMahon began work on the collective's debut following Something Corporate's hiatus in 2004. The resulting Everything in Transit, a sunny pop/rock "concept album exploring his alienating return to the hometown he left to pursue his music," was released on Maverick Records in August 2005 to a positive critical response. Fans also approved of McMahon's new sound, and Everything in Transit debuted at number 37 on the Billboard album charts. However, a supporting summer tour was cancelled after McMahon was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia that same summer. He underwent a successful bone marrow transplant from his sister (for whom Something Corporate briefly reunited to record the song "Katie") and embarked on the long road to recovery.

As McMahon recovered, a video for the album's first single, "The Mixed Tape," began making waves on VH1 and MTV. Jack's Mannequin played sporadic shows in 2006, headlining a brief summer tour before serving as the opening act for O.A.R. on nationwide dates. A repackaged version of Transit appeared that Fall coupled with a bonus DVD, and the band returned to the studio in mid-2007 to begin work on a sophomore effort. McMahon graced the cover of Alternative Press in January 2008, while an article inside the music magazine hyped the upcoming Jack's Mannequin release as one of the most highly-anticipated albums of 2008. Although originally scheduled for a summer release date, The Glass Passenger ultimately arrived that September. ~ James Christopher Monger & Andrew Leahey, All Music GuideMore

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Jack's Mannequin
“My past is my past and a lot of The Glass Passenger is about that,” says Jack’s M...
Songs: 26, Videos: 12, Playlists: 3, Blog Posts: 9, Polls: 0, Battles: 0

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Aug 28th, 12:19pm
Jack's Mannequin is my fave!! Them or The Used!! I pre-ordered ARTWORK and I can't wait for the new CD this monday!!! They're doing a twitter listening party on release date; check out theused.net for info people!!
Aug 22nd, 1:54pm
I saw jack's mannequin last year on tour with fun, whose new album is about to come out! i just downloaded their single, "I’m Not As Sad (As I Used To Be)” @ http://www.previewnewmusic.com/fun FOR FREE. their album aim and ignite is out tuesday! so stoked!
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Nov 5th, 4:19pm
Request for Bloodshot! :P
I love you guys :) You were amazing on Halloween!!!!
Oct 30th, 10:06pm
Requesting Hammers and Strings. :) Thanks

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