~PRESS RELEASE~

CLAWJOB RELEASES SPACE CRACKERS, AN EPIC SCI-FI ROCK OPERA OF INCALCULABLE INGENUITY AND DARING

Clawjob, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based rock duo, are proud to announce the release of Space Crackers, a 62-minute rock opera spanning one hundred million years of human history... and beyond.

Space Crackers covers a wide range of sonic territory, from the majestic pomp of "Welcome to Space School" to the bouncy hooks of "I Got My Space Pass" to the ferocious speed metal of "Dooks of Doom Part III." The album is topped off by the schizophrenic 20-minute long title track, a mini-opera in its own right.

General information about Clawjob:

• Clawjob is Mike Gintz and Nick Burgess, two residents of the greater Boston area, and former college roommates.
• Clawjob was formed in September of 2000.
• Mike was also a member of Clickers, an Allston, Massachusetts-based post-hardcore band, until their breakup in June of 2005.
• Mike and Nick previously recorded 2 internet-released albums of video game music covers under the name Project X (NOT to be confused with the hardcore band of the same name).

General information about Space Crackers:

• Space Crackers is Clawjob's first album.
• Space Crackers was written over a 3-year period and recorded over an 8-month period in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Space Crackers was entirely self-recorded and self-released by Clawjob.
• Besides the two core members of Clawjob, Space Crackers also contains contributions from members of Boston indie bands: Night Rally, Paper Thin Stages, Harry and the Potters, Tristan Da Cunha, Piles, and others.

Plot summary of Space Crackers:

In the golden era following Earth's peaceful political unification, two students from the renowned Space School—salutatorian Julian and his secret love, valedictorian Madeleine—are sent on a scientific mission intended to improve life for all planetary inhabitants: the space-based research and development of a 100% synthetic food source for the overpopulated planet. But when Julian breaks his toe before the thirty week-long mission starts, the only available replacement is Greg, a sub-par student whose infatuation with Madeleine is matched only by his ignorance of her romance with Julian. Greg is thrilled—Julian is not. Soon, however, Julian’s fear of being cuckolded is overshadowed by the fear of being VIOLENTLY DEVOURED, as his trusty Radartron detects an incoming spaceship full of voracious aliens. While Madeleine struggles to complete the mission, Greg pursues his elusive Madeleine, and Julian takes leadership of the Earth's defense squad. Things aren't looking too good for the human race!

Space Crackers availability:

Clawjob's Space Crackers is available in CD format, directly from Clawjob's official website: www.clawjob.com. The price is twelve dollars ($12), which includes shipping in the continental United States. Space Crackers will also be available in select record retailers in the Boston area.

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