Backlash Cop

Backlash Cop is the third studio album by the Northern Irish band Jetplane Landing, released on 18 June 2007.

Backlash Cop
Studio album by Jetplane Landing
Released	18 June 2007
Genre	Funk rock punk rock[1]
Length	36:36
Label	Smalltown America
Producer	Andrew Ferris
Jetplane Landing chronology
Once Like a Spark (2003) Backlash Cop (2007)

Musical style

Lyrically, Backlash Cop functions as a concept album, drawing inspiration from figures such as Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sam Cooke.^[1] The lyrics blend cultural references with political commentary, reflecting the band's left-leaning ideology.^[1][2] Tracks critique the music industry and media complacency, with "White Music" addressing issues of soul music's legacy and the responsibilities of DJs.^[2]

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Drowned in Sound	9/10[1]
The Line of Best Fit	70%[2]

Ben Marwood of Drowned in Sound awarded it 9 out of 10, calling it Jetplane Landing's most consistent work to date.^[1] Rich Hughes of The Line of Best Fit gave it a 70% rating, highlighting its mix of compelling and challenging material.^[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jetplane Landing.^[3]

Backlash Cop track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Backlash Cop"	2:52
2.	"White Music"	3:23
3.	"Dizzy Gillespie for President"	5:38
4.	"Lungs of Punk"	3:12
5.	"Why Do They Never Play Les Savy Fav on the Radio?"	2:36
6.	"The Breaks (Part 1)"	2:00
7.	"The Breaks (Part 2)"	1:29
8.	"Jamerson Used the Claw"	1:48
9.	"Sam Cooke"	2:31
10.	"Climbing up the Face of Miles Davis"	2:33
11.	"Us and the Ringside Stars"	1:37
12.	"Hendrix Sur La Lune"	2:48
13.	"Reprise"	1:06
14.	"Song for Sonia Sanchez"	3:05

Personnel

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.^[3]

• Andrew Ferris - vocals, guitar
• Raife Burchell - drums
• Cahir O'Doherty - lead guitar
• Jamie Burchell - bass guitar
• Harvey Birrell - engineering, recording, mixing, mastering
• Matt Littler - sleeve art
• Andy Rouse - sleeve design, layout