Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - Rocketship

What is the bluesNULL Each time Jon Spencer ventures on a new project with the Blues Explosion this term is beaten to death, literally. In the studio the band professes an ethic of raw abandon that might be blues, or punk, or soul or some mixture of the three. On this EP, which contains the album version of "Rocketship" as well as four live tracks recorded in Arizona in 1996, the essence of the Blues Explosion is encountered. The band forces with relentless energy through "Down Low," "Dynamite Lover," "Flavor" and "Full Grown." The band is at its best on this live compilation, and their pure power is evidenced. Read More