The World/Inferno Friendship Society is an American band from Brooklyn, New York. Its style merges punk, soul, klezmer and jazz, while its collective membership features horns, piano and guitar and has a membership of about 40 players, of whom only about seven to ten active members usually perform at a time. The group was led by singer Jack Terricloth, who was the only constant during the group's history. Terricloth was known for his pointed commentary during shows; his monologues touched on politics and his transformation from the "old school".
Its lyrics often concern historical or biographical subjects, such as Weimar-era Germany, Peter Lorre, Jeffrey Lee Pierce of The Gun Club, Paul Robeson, Leni Riefenstahl, Dante Alighieri, Philip K. Dick, and Jonathan Fire*Eater.
Band leader Jack Terricloth died last month; No information on the future of the World/Inferno Friendship Society has been released following his death.
When discussing the revolving doors for the band, Terricloth maintained that the group was ‘always meant to be this way.’ and are of a gang than an actual band. Many members continue to collaborate with the group, but do not join them on tour.
Not a band I have listened to in a while, seeing posts of his death reminded me of some of their tracks I used to listen to and were introduced to on various punk comp albums. I was always intrigued by their name whenever I saw it.
Today I am sharing Brother of the Mayor of Bridgewater which is the opening track from their 2006 album Red-Eyed Soul. It's a fun track and a great intro to the band.
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