| April 2002 | Mute / Virgin | AUCDSTUMM199 |
| CD1: 01. Sweet N Sour 02. She Said 03. Money Rock ‘N’ Roll 04. Killer Wolf 05. Tore Up & Broke 06. Hold On 07. Down In The Beast 08. Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight 09. The Midnight Creep 10. Over And Over 11. Mother Nature 12. Mean Heart CD2: VIDEOS: |
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| Australian 2 CD tour edition.
Features B-sides taken from the UK Sweet ‘N’ Sour and Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight releases. The live photo behind used on the artwork behind the tray was taken at Central Park, New York City on 4 July 1999. This album features guest appearances by Dr. John, Elliott Smith, Bernie Worrell and Willie Weeks. Sweet N Sour, She Said and Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight were all released as singles and the Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight CD included five audio tracks and four videos. There are many different editions of this album with alternate tracklistings and running orders. VIEW: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang: Tracks / Running Order Comparison The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang (2xCD, AUSTRALIA) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – She Said (7″, UK) |
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All Songs © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Writers: Spencer/Explosion Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Produced: Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Except: “Sweet N Sour” Recorded at the Magic Shop (Assistant: Magic Juan Garcia) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Matt Ellingsen) Except “Hold On” at the Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) And “Mother Nature” at Soucerer Sound (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone FOH: Peter Aresenault Lights: Niko Tavernise Legal: Loren Chodosh and Vincent Gamba Books: Jen Czin at RZO 1.6. Hold On 1.9. Over And Over 1.12. Point Of View 2.1. Point Of View 2.2. Do Ya Wanna Get It? 2.3. Maureen 2.4. Alex 2.6. Over And Over (Techno Animal Mix) 2.7. Money Rock ‘N’ Roll (Sub Species Mix) 2.8. Over And Over (Barry Adamson Mix) VIDEOS 2.2. She Said (Live at the 100 Club, London, 8th February 2002) 2.3. Sweet & Sour 2.4. Point Of View (Live at the Brixton Academy, London, 11th April 2002) 2.5. Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll (Live at the Brixton Academy, London, 11th April 2002) |
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| “Jon thanks: Cristina, Charlie, Nancy, My Family, Larry, Terri, Eric, Brian, Bud, Harriette, Loren, Jen, Jesper, Chris, Shaun, Daniel, Miwa, Peter, Niko, Jackie, Kelly, Cali, Boche, Jonny, Naoki, Motor, Tannis Root, Chip, Steve, Don, Martin, Greg, Elliott, Bernie, Dr. John, Judah, & Russell …Judah: I’d like to thank Steve for showing me the power of a steady beat (Play behind the beat!) laid back …Russell for being a real brother/Soul (Have we done this before?) Jon for leading the way (Take a whiff!) …Hollis for 10 years Y Mas …Boche for leading is to where the money is, Over the next hill (Turn left at the light), Peter making us sound so good (Turn me up in the mix!) …Niko… “No Eceuentro palabras para decir” Minoru -San for the give and take (Does this sound good?) …Matt Johnson Post-Literate guidance …all the inspiration from the fans/front row dancers to the back of the halls…take a bow! –Russell Thanks: Steve Jordan for hookin’ it up! – Much respect, My friend, Don Big Heart Smith – You’re a special one. Amanda – You are the one, Brothers Blues Explosion – Judah, so grateful that you are – Jon, my favourite front man …Keepin’ us on our toes. Peter, Niko & Jackie – I’d never want another crew. Artie Smith – I want your drums. Jen Czin. Loren Chodosh. Ken Friedman. Jamey Staub. Mark Kates. Minoru Yokoo. Grand Royal. – R.I.P. Dr John – You are so cool! My mom, cause she’s cool. Brothers Simins – Rick & Robert. And my Dad, cause wherever he is, I know he’s diggin’ this. –Steve Special thanks: Meegan Voss, Loren Chodosh, Paul Zukowsky, Don Smith, Martin Pradler, Pat Thrall, Greg Calbi, Artie Smith, Niko Bolas, Jen Czin, Vincent Gamba, Jim Keltner, Timothy White, Mitch Glazer, Paul Jamison, Jon Jennings @ Royer Labs, Dr. Susan Linn, Makikio Endo, Troy Germano, Zoe Thrall, Danielle Crisafulli, and my family.” | |
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ARTWORK: Designed: Chip Kidd [Although sleeve states “Photo by” it doesn’t actually say who the photographer was] BARCODE: 7 24354 34060 4 MATRIX: |
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