Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. A rock musical about (SPOILER) President Andrew Jackson presented as an emo rock star. A REALLY GOOD LOOKING ONE. This musical specifically focuses on the founding of the Democratic Party, populism, and the Indian Removal Act. Also, there are lots of bad words. I didn't write it, just restating.

HISTORY JUST GOT ALL SEXYPANTS. Apparently.

The opening number, Populism, Yea Yea is an example of the overall style of this musical. Very emo-whiny-but awesome.

This is the age of, this is the age of, this is the age of Jackson

And because I want you to see the good-lookingness of Andrew Jackson, I have this picture to share with you.

Those wealthy New England Congress fucks would rather tax us than defend the frontier. Everyone around here's all pissed off but no one's taking a stand! I guess then that it's...I guess then that it's up to me!

Despite the fact that the look and sound of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson doesn't quite fit that of the 1800's, the musical itself is quite full of historical goodies (and also sooo much profanity). There is a lot of explanation on Jackson's motives in terms of the Democratic Party, how he met his wife Rachel, and an interpretation of the Corrupt Bargain during the election of 1824. I'm not quite sure how historically accurate the song about the Corrupt Bargain is, but it's hilarious so I'm posting it.

And now, an explanation of the Corrupt Bargain, which took place in the back halls of Washington while no one was watching.

You probably heard some familiar names in there such as Henry Clay, and John Quincy Adams ("my dad was president so I should get to be president too"). Here they are folks.

What a classy interpretation

My favorite song from this musical is the rock anthem Rock Star. 

There's no place in Democracy
For your brand of Aristocracy
Take that shit back to Virginia
(Or Massachusetts Be-yotch!)

According to this song, we have...


George Washington=crossed the Delaware River
John Adams=American Idol
Thomas Jefferson=Rock Star
James Madison=tried to make the presidency seem vital
James Monroe=Douche Bag


Personally I just really appreciate the John Adams one. Because John Adams rocks and I love him. But that is a story for another day. 


Here Be Dragons

WAIT I want to add something. If you don't like Benjamin Walker as Andrew Jackson, perhaps you would like him better as Abraham Lincoln, as he is pictured here as Abraham Lincoln VAMPIRE HUNTER. 

He must have the desire to play weird interpretations of our presidents. I've heard that this movie is supposed to have lots of factual historical references, but I don't think I believe it. 


However, As my roomate once said, "He is the most patriotic person ever. We should elect him president." VOTE BENJAMIN WALKER.

I'm done now.