"Bullet Park" had also been previously released in demo form, but on a Maximumrocknroll compilation, in 1989.

"Footbinder" appeared on a compilation for the indie label Simple Machines shortly before the album release.

The Washington Post stated that "Jawbox marries folkie earnestness to hard-rock textures and rhythms... Grippe is more sound than songs.

[2] Jim Testa, of Trouser Press, was more positive, writing that the record was "a rich, varied, polyrhythmic tour de force that still bears repeated listening.

"[8] All tracks are written by Jawbox, except where noted This 1990s punk rock album–related article is a stub.