Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Formed: 1990 in New York, NY
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Genre: Rock
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Blues
Group Members: Jon Spencer, Russell Simins, Judah Bauer
Biography: After a long and semi-successful tenure as leader of scuzz-rock heroes Pussy Galore, Jon Spencer took his anti-rock vision and hooked up with guitarist Judah Bauer and drummer Russell Simins to create the scuzz-blues trio the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion. Postmodern to the core, this is an ironic name; ...Read full biography
Now I Got Worry
Released: 1996
Label: Matador Records
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Where Orange had some awkward attempts at funk, Now I Got Worry is a raw bloozy workout, full of harsh guitars and barked vocals. The sound of the Blues Explosion is so fiery and alive that it overshadows ...Read full review
Extra Width
Released: 1993
Label: Matador Records
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Extra Width is a crankin' piece of bluesoid ranting, with Jon Spencer working up one hysterical performance after another. "Afro" sounds like an old Curtis Mayfield track. Similarly, "Soul Letter" is a ...Read full review
More The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (3), Singles & EPs (25), Others (2)
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