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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Band, *1991 US, New York City
Rock
A.k.a. Jon Spencer, Russell Simins and Judah Bauer Jensen Pox Lesion Blues Corp

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is an American alternative rock trio, formed in 1991 and based in New York City, New York. The band consists of Judah Bauer on guitar, backing vocals, harmonica and occasional lead vocals, Russell Simins on drums and Jon Spencer on vocals, guitar and theremin. Their musical style is largely rooted in rock and roll although it draws influences from punk, blues, garage, rockabilly, soul, noise rock, rhythm and blues and hip hop. They have released seven official studio albums, collaborative records with Dub Narcotic Sound System and R.L. Burnside as well as numerous singles, out-take albums, compilations, remix albums and, in 2010, a series of expanded reissues.

     
Members
PortraitRussell Simins
dr US
PortraitJon Spencer
voc, g *1965 US
PortraitJudah Bauer
g US
Popular Tracks   
Bellbottoms on Orange by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Calvin on Acme by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Very Rare on Orange by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Magical Colors on Acme by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Ditch on Orange by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Confused (Sansano) on Acme by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Wail on Now I Got Worry by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Sweat on Orange by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Betty vs. the NYPD on Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
White Jesus on Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
That's It Baby Right Now We Got To Do It Let's Dance!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2016Album
Human Obscene / Shake That BatThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2015Single
Freedom Tower-No Wave Dance Party 2015The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2015Album
Don’t Wanna Live Like The DeadThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Jack Crispin2015Single
She's On It-Jack The RipperThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2014Album
Guitar Wolf Vs The Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionGuitar Wolf Vs The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2013Album
Bag Of BonesThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2012Single
Meat And BoneThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2012Album
Live on WFMU's Cherry Blossom Clinic 10/27/12The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2012Album
Gadzooks! / Tell Me That You Love MeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2012Single
Live At The Birthday Party (Brooklyn, NY – June 8, 2012)The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2012Album
Dec 8, 2011 - Big Orange Studios, Austin, TXThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2011Album
Black Betty / No ReservationsThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2011Single
Black BettyThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion / Melvins2011Single
Acme / Xtra AcmeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2010Compil.
Year OneThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2010Compil.
Dirty Shirt Rock 'N' Roll: The First Ten YearsThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2010Compil.
Jukebox Explosion: Rockin' Mid-90s Punkers!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2007Compil.
Snack CrackerThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2005Album
CrunchyThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2005Single
Hot GossipThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Single
Burn It OffThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Single
Damage Radio SessionThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Album
DamageThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Album
Damage SamplerThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Album
Hot Gossip/ Burn It OffThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2004Single
Fang VisualThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2003Album
Ghetto Mom / Do Ya Wanna Get ItThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Single
Radio SessionThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Album
Sweet N SourThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Single
She SaidThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Single
Shakin' Rock N Roll TonightThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Single
Plastic FangThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Album
Fang PlastiqueThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2002Album
Lap DanceAndre Williams, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2000Single
Techno Animal RemixesThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2000Album
Extra Width / Mo' WidthThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2000Compil.
Get With It! It's The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion2000Album
Extra-AcmeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
Sideways Soul: Dub Narcotic Sound System Meets The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion In A Dancehall Style!Dub Narcotic Sound System & The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
Xtra-Acme USAThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Compil.
Acme-PlusThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
HeavyThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
The Crime Scene / New Year (Destroyer)Barry Adamson / The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Single
Ura-AcmeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
Emergency Call From JapanThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
CalvinThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1999Album
Make It Fucked UpThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Compil.
Talk About The BluesThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Single
Acme (Sampler)The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Album
AcmeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Single
Magical ColorsThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Single
AcmeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1998Album
RocketshipThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Single
Radio Promo SpotsThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Single
Controversial NegroThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Album
WailThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Single
WailThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Album
Pizza BoxThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Album
The Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1997Album
Now I Got WorryThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1996Album
Now I Got WorryThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1996Album
2Kindsa LoveThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1996Single
Get With It / Down LowThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1996Single
Now I Got WorryThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1996Album
Lo-Fi DemonstrationalThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1995Album
Experimental RemixesThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1995Album
That's The Sweat!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1995Album
Bellbottoms!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1995Single
Lion Tamer's RevengeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1995Album
Mo' WidthThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1994Album
OrangeThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1994Album
BellbottomsThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1994Album
Afro b/w Relax-HerThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1994Single
Extra WidthThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1993Album
Train #3 / Train #1The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1993Single
The Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1992Album
Recorded In Person!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1992Single
Son Of Sam / BentThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1992Single
Live at the Marquee, Powerhaus & Garage LondonThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, The Jesus Lizard1992Album
Crypt-Style!The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1992Album
Shirt Jac / Latch-OnThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1992Single
A Reverse Willie HortonThe Jon Spencer Blues Explosion1991Album
Don't Cramp My StyleThe Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionAlbum
Money, Rock N' Roll And WhoresThe Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionAlbum
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