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New York, United States (1990 – present)
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is an American garage rock band, which was formed in New York in 1990. Singer Jon Spencer was previously the leader of the noise punk band Pussy Galore before hooking up with Judah Bauer (guitar) and Russell Simins (drums) to form the Blues Explosion, a band that was part of the 1990s alternative rock boom. This bass-less combo had their breakthrough in 1993 with the album “Extra Width” on Crypt Records. In 1994 “Orange”, a more accessible album followed along with a growing base of fans.
1996 they released an album which is regarded as their masterpiece, “Now I Got Worry”. An unwieldy mess of an album, Now I Got Worry, starts with a series of piercing screams and never stops confounding until the end. Featuring the legendary Rufus Thomas howling and barking on Chicken Dog, and the Dub Narcotic Sound System on Fuck Shit Up, Now I Got Worry was a glorious celebration of what an open mind(s) could do with white trash rock and roll.
Touring endlessly, JSBX gained a small but enthusiastic global audience. Subsequent albums were “Acme” (1998), “Xtra Acme USA” (1999), “Plastic Fang” (2002), “Damage” (2004) and the earlier “Crypt Style” (1992) and “Jon Spencer Blues Explosion” (1992).
Jon Spencer as well as the other members of the band had several side-projects. They recorded an album together with the Dub Narcotic Sound System. Jon Spencer played together with R.L.
1996 they released an album which is regarded as their masterpiece, “Now I Got Worry”. An unwieldy mess of an album, Now I Got Worry, starts with a series of piercing screams and never stops confounding until the end. Featuring the legendary Rufus Thomas howling and barking on Chicken Dog, and the Dub Narcotic Sound System on Fuck Shit Up, Now I Got Worry was a glorious celebration of what an open mind(s) could do with white trash rock and roll.
Touring endlessly, JSBX gained a small but enthusiastic global audience. Subsequent albums were “Acme” (1998), “Xtra Acme USA” (1999), “Plastic Fang” (2002), “Damage” (2004) and the earlier “Crypt Style” (1992) and “Jon Spencer Blues Explosion” (1992).
Jon Spencer as well as the other members of the band had several side-projects. They recorded an album together with the Dub Narcotic Sound System. Jon Spencer played together with R.L.
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Orange
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Acme
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fakepony37 wrote:
best concert ever !
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lyonnais21 wrote:
Vote for this http://www.lastfm.fr/music/The+Jon+Spencer+Blues+Explosion/+images/72637364
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spacematador wrote:
listening to this band makes me just wanna get drunk on cheap alcohol, walk down dirty streets and kick inanimate objects
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runout_groove wrote:
JSBX play the ATP curated by Jeff Mangum (Neutral Milk Hotel) festival in Minehead, England this December - on sale from http://www.atpfestival.com/events/jeffmangum.php Line-up features Fleet Foxes, Low, Yann Tiersen, The Fall, Boredoms, Superchunk, The Olivia Tremor Control, Young Marble Giants, The Magic Band, The Raincoats, A Hawk And A Hacksaw, Tinariwen, Apples In Stereo and many more
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naturalmotorolo wrote:
rythm & blub!
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meaulnesbrule wrote:
Cool
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ana_subway wrote:
Assistir JS 3 vezes no BR é pra poucos!!
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cannooonball wrote:
this band is THE shit. saw them live a few hours ago, they abosolutely blew my mind
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TH1AGO wrote:
Brasil!!!! The blueeeeeeeesss!!!!
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damnruckus wrote:
\m/
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lukine wrote:
Show no Brasil, eu vou. o/
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registradus wrote:
WAREHOUSE MUSIC
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BillSwansea wrote:
Their cover of Black Betty has come out as a split singe with the Melvins (both do a version of the song) on AmRep. You can get it at the labels website or if you catch them on tour. I want one.
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Harry_CZ wrote:
Anyone knows something about song used in this ad? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGL9YMcl-Yw full version would be appreciated. Or any info when the new album (containing this one will be released). Jon's roXX
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lyonnais21 wrote:
Rock 'n' Roll !
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spin-it wrote:
rubbish main photo, come on now.
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ifauni wrote:
http://youtu.be/hFAoBx68kP0
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armyofdarklings wrote:
the first three or so albums were incredible.. when i was around 15 in sydney i saw them play with a young beck.. still one of the best shows i've ever been to
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fredriksterner wrote:
Is anyone aware of any new material coming from these guys anytime soon? I've just been introduced and I want some mooore!
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AnimatedOysters wrote:
How large exactly was this "one hell of a shoe" you saw them put on?
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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
The Haunt, Brighton, United Kingdom
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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Trinity Centre, Bristol, United Kingdom
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ATP Presents: The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion! + support TBC
Scala, London, United Kingdom
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