The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Extra Width | Year One [Reissues]
Majordomo Records [2010]
Fire Drill Review:
Continuing with Majordomo's excellent execution in reissuing Jon Spencer's catalog we have another 2 CD gem with Extra Width [1993], that features superb remastering and the rare Australian-only full length LP Mo' Width. That of course is only the first disc and number two brings non-LP singles, unreleased outtakes and in your face live versions. It was Spencer's first record for Matador and his greeting card to the rock n roll world. Year One is actually even more special, as it gathers 38 tracks of his earliest recorded output running a whopping 72 minutes long. It features tracks recorded by Steve Albini and Kramer; the bootleg LP only A Reverse Willie Horton, The Caroline Album, Crypt Style and the History Of Sex EP. Year One shows you how it all started, in solid remastering form, as most tracks here barley cross the 2 minute mark. It is raw, loud, fun, energetic and simply great stuff! These early tracks will please any follower of the Blues Explosion, as the record just affirms their creative craziness that just works, while hearing Extra Width should be mandatory. Given that previous statement, there is no better version to check out, as you can get the whole exhilarating story right here!
Key Tracks: "Shake A Leg", "Write A Song"
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Majordomo Records
-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony
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