Heavy Trash
January 28, 2008
First time I saw John Spencer live was a revelation. In an era of sludgy post-grunge dullards this scruffy three-piece seemed to have broken rock ‘n’ roll down into its three most primal parts; huge slabs of grimy guitar riff, occasionally howling “Blues Explosion” at top volume, and great hair. When the JSBE went the way of all flesh I figured he’d come back all spruced up, calmed down and ready to take his place at the serious kids’ table with long-time admirers like Beck and Jack White. Nope – he did the opposite – stripped back to a two-piece, delved deeper into the roots of Americana and came up with an album of raw-hearted rockabilly and soul that’s as dumb and joyful as anything you’ll hear all year. A true original – don’t miss.
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Via Pier Alessandro Paravia, 59
20148 Milan
Italy
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