The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang [Plastic Case] (CD, US)

9 April 2002

Matador Records

OLE 542-2

01. Sweet N Sour 02. She Said 03. Money Rock ‘N’ Roll 04. Killer Wolf 05. The Midnight Creep 06. Hold On 07. Down In The Beast 08. Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight 09. Over And Over 10. Mother Nature 11. Mean Heart 12. Point Of View
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NOTES:
Regular plastic case edition, also released in the US as a Fang Pack CD Edition, shrink-wrapped with the Fang Visual DVD and on double vinyl with additional tracks. Some copies of this version (OLE 542-2) of the album were shrink-wrapped with Fang Visual and included the Obi-style strip over the spine (shown above). This album features guest appearances by Dr. John, Bernie Worrell and Willie Weeks. In comparison to the UK release this edition has an alternate running order and replaces Tore Up & Broke with Point of View. During the Plastic Fang-era The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion released She Said, Sweet ‘N’ Sour and Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight as singles. There are many different editions of this album with alternate track listings 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 – Plastic Fang (CD, JAPAN) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang [Fang Pack] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang (2xLP, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Plastic Fang [Fang Pack] (CD, US) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – She Said (7″, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – She Said [#1] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – She Said [#2] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Ghetto Mom (7″, US) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour (7″, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [#1] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [#2] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Shakin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Tonight (7″, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Shakin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Tonight (CD, UK)
SONG CREDITS:
[With the exception of the guest performers the album does not state exactly which instruments were played on which songs.] 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 06. Hold On Guitar: Dr. John Organ: Bernie Worrell Claps: Willie Weeks 09. Over And Over Moog Bass: Bernie Worrell 12. Point Of View Farfisa: Bernie Worrell
SLEEVE NOTES:
“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’ is 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 BARCODE: 7 44861 05422 1 MATRIX: “LN OLE 542-2 01 WEA mfg Olyphant ifpi L903 Y18098”