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I used to be a really big fan of Jehu. I think their sound in general was more influential to me than their actual music was. I was still young when Yank Crime cane out, but when I heard it 1997 or so, it sounded like the perfect example lf what I wanted music to sound like. They helped me track down some of the bands I loved most in high school, and helped me appreciate the influence of Fugazi and Slint even more.
I don't really have that Jehu mentality anymore, and on retrospect I realize that they were only one of many bands sporting that geometric, angular post-punk sound at the time. Now they sound a bit boring to me, but I don't think I will ever forget them for showing me that punk was not for dyed haired kids alone.
"Do You Compute" is still probably one of my favorite songs of all time; but they kicked some ass, and kicked it hard. I never did see them play live. I saw Hot Snakes, who I've never really gotten into, but I regret not seeing then during their prime.
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