Jon SpencerSongs of Personal Loss and Protest I’ve been so excited about Jon Spencer’s music ever since he formed this new backing band. They’re youthful and bring a skill and energy to his songs I haven’t heard since the early Blues Explosion days. Add to that Spencer’s experience over these past many decades and you’re got a volatile and potent mix. Jon Spencer has never sounded better and his music has never been more needed. Luckily for me, Spencer’s work...
WHO: Jon Spencer WHAT: Songs of Personal Loss and Protest WHY: With his new backing band, Jon Spencer has injected some youth and vigor into his already-explosive musical style. His first full album with this lineup has the energy and humor of the old Blues Explosion but brought up to date. Spencer sticks to the garage while giving a callback to the style of old blues and R&B singers with a cheeky commentary on the issues of today. You won’t...