| JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION - JUKEBOX
EXPLOSION ROCKIN' MID 90'S PUNKERS (LP, US) |
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DATE: 11.OCTOBER.2007 |
LABEL: In The Red Records |
CAT NO.: ITR146 |
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A1. Shirt Jac
A2. Son Of Sam
A3. Train #3
A4. Caroline
A5. Naked
A6. Push Some Air
A7. Get With It
A8. Showgirl Pts 1 & 2
A9. Ghetto Mom
B1. Latch On
B2. Bent
B3. Curfew Blues
B4. Train #1
B5. Jailhouse Blues
B6. Fat
B7.
Down Low
B8. Do Ya Wanna Get It
B9. Dig My Shit |
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SONG CREDITS: |
A1. Shirt Jac
The New York City based Jon Spencer Blues Explosion began their career in 1992 with
a slew of releases including the first record in the In
The Red Records Jukebox singles series. This series of singles were modeled
on a similar series Charlie Feathers had released in the 70’s. This high-speed punk
raver was the A side to single number one, engineered by Steve Albini, who had previously
worked with Spencer’s Pussy Galore combo.
A2. Son Of Sam
A frantic pounder, this cover of the CHAIN GANG classic –
the A –Side of the second ITR Jukebox single – was also released in 1992.
Sax-blower Kurt Hoffman lent his lips to the session, contributing some primo blurt
to the proceedings.
A3. Train #3
This ultra primitive killer was partially inspired by RUFUS THOMAS' "Memphis Train".
The A-Side to the third ITR Jukebox single, which
was released in 1993. From the same sessions that produced the EXTRA WIDTH and MO
WIDTH platters; recorded at Easley studios in Memphis, mixed in NYC with Jim Waters.
A4. Caroline
Independent record label CAROLINE was the accurately rendered subject of what was
originally intended to be the A-Side of Jukebox single number three. The single
made it as far as the test pressing stage (only four exist) before the humourless
pussies at CAROLINE threw a hissy fit and began to threaten the band and label with
legal action. Now this sneering stomper can finally be given a proper release.
A5. Naked
This ultra-frantic monster was the A-Side to a limited edition giveaway single,
inspired by avid nudist David Yow of the Jesus Lizard, who the Blues Explosion toured
with early in their career. 100 copies were pressed and given to the lucky attendees
at the Blues Explosion’s Third Anniversary show at Maxwell’s, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
A6. Push Some Air
Side A of a rare single released in 1995 on the short-lived Brazilian label BARULHO
DEL MAL, to coincide with the band’s first tour of Brazil. The single was only available
at the band’s merch table, and all copies were sold out by the second date, an outdoor
show in Fortaleza.
Unfortunately the majority of the pressing was warped and only a handful are presently
in playable condition.
A7. Get With It
The A-Side to ITR Jukebox single number 4, intended
as a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Charlie Feathers, "Get With It", was recorded
at the same sessions as the Now I Got Worry platter.
Money Mark pounded the keyboard on this deranged rocker, which makes any of these
so-called "emo" transvestite bands look like the mama's boys they really are.
A8. Showgirl Pts 1 & 2
This four-alarm romper was the sole outtake from the sessions that produced the ORANGE longplayer. Backing vocals were provided by
BOSS HOG’s Cristina Martinez and Hollis Queens.
Only 50 of the "Showgirl" singles were pressed and were given away to SASSY MAGAZINE
contest winners in 1994.
This is the first time you can hear the song without having to go through the annoying
process of having to flip the record over.
A9. Ghetto Mom
A-Side to the fifth & final ITR Jukebox single,
released in 2002. This full tilt boogie punker was recorded during the PLASTIC FANG sessions, produced by X-Pensive Wino Steve
Jordan (who also played bass on this particular song). During these sessions Jordan
forbid Jon to use the phrase "Goddamn" in any of the songs and banned all alcohol
consumption in the studio. The band simply switched to "Scope".
B1. Latch On
The flipside to ITR Jukebox number one, this INTENSE
raver features drummer Russell Simmons and his crazed screaming of "Jenna" over
the opening drum salvo. Fortunately for all parties involved, Jenna went on to become
Russell’s wife.
B2. Bent
This punkified MONSTER beats the nearest competition to dust by a country mile.
This wailin' slice of genius, originally released as the B-Side
to ITR Jukebox single #2, is worth the price of admission alone.
B3. Curfew Blues
This super-crazed number was the B-Side to the aborted "Caroline" single. Recorded at a VPRO session during a tour of Europe. On the
trip, under the impression that is was a particularly rarefied variety of European
cheese, Judah happened to eat an entire bar of soap that belonged to the Devil Dogs.
B4. Train #1
The flipside to "Train #3" ("Train #2" can be found
on EXTRA WIDTH). It's hard to believe that a full-blown,
HARSH attack of this magnitude was cut during the era of Spin magazine-endorsed,
limp-dicked "indie" drivel.
B5. Jailhouse Blues
This, the B-Side to the "Naked" single, is a truly cryptic rendition of a number
originally by Mister Rhythm himself, Andre Williams.
The Blues Explosion learned the song from a tape given to them by Dan Kroha, of
hep combos The Gories and the Demolition Doll Rods. Coincidentally Kroha, The Blues
Explosion, and IN THE RED RECORDS would all later collaborate with
the incomparable Mister Williams. Dig that crazy theremin!
B6. Fat
Some real heavy duty thrashin' here, folks! From the same sessions that produced
the "Son Of Sam"/"Bent" single – "Fat" is the B-Side
to the Barulho Del Mal Brazilian single.
B7. Down Low
The flipside to "Get With It", this was cut during
the NOW I GOT WORRY sessions. This super-crazed
blaster is definitely one of the WILDEST!!
B8. Do Ya Wanna Get It
This fuzzbuster with low-end thud to burn features none other than the Night
Tripper himself, DR. JOHN, tickling the ivories!
B9. Dig My Shit
Closing out this comp is the raveup "Dig My Shit", recorded as a backing track for
a planned Blues Explosion appearance on the television program Saturday Night Live.
Due to a miscommunication between the band and NBC's representatives regarding the
use of profanity, the whole performance had to be scrapped.
The song was later included on an otherwise completely worthless compilation on
MATADOR RECORDS. |
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SLEEVE NOTES: |
"Thank You:
Cristina, Jeffrey Evans, Monty Buckles, Jim Sonnenberg, Ali Smith, David Salvia,
Kirk Dominguez, Suze Dodd and any photographers we missed!."
"Special Note: The music on this album is wild, low-tech rock'n'roll, and although
it has been mastered from the best possible original discs and master tapes there
will still be slight surface noise noticeable on some tracks." |
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DETAILS: |
ARTWORK:
Cover Art: Mort Todd
Design: Jimmy Hole, Larry Hardy & Jon Spencer
BARCODE: 7 59718 51461 2
RUN-OUT GROOVE ENGRAVING:
A: "ITR-146 A RE-1 5-62322 RE-1 S"
B: "5-62523 ITR-146 B Le Pes"*
*last part is a signature and could be something different to 'Le Pes'. |
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RELATED LINKS: |
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intheredrecords.com / myspace.com/morttodd / wikipedia.org/wiki/Mort_Todd
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