The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [#2] (CD, UK)

24 June 2002

Mute

LCDMUTE271

01. Sweet N Sour 02. Plastic Fang Bite Size – Album Excerpts: 02a. Mean Heart 02b. She Said 02c. Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight 02d. Hold On 03. Sweet N Sour (Video)
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CD single in card sleeve with Video and four 30 second clips of album tracks (Also issued as a 7″ single and CD [#1]). Hold On features Dr John, Bernie Worrell and Willie Weeks. Sweet N Sour appears on the album Plastic Fang and the music video was directed by Stylewar. “The follow up to ‘She Said‘ and the second single to be taken from the album, “Plastic Fang“, ‘Sweet N Sour‘ was the highlight of the Blues Explosion‘s stunning performance on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland. ‘Sweet N Sour‘ was released on 2 CDs and limited edition 7″ vinyl. CD 1 comes with two exclusive new tracks ‘Maureen‘ and ‘Alex‘ while CD 2 features the album cut of ‘Sweet N Sour‘ together with the stunning animated video, directed by the Swedish collective StyleWar, best known for their award winning video of The Hives ‘Main Offender’. The 7″ comes backed with a live version of ‘Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight‘ from a recent Radio Session.” – mute.com The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [Promo] (CD, JAPAN) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [Promo] (CD, US) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [Promo] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour (7″, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [#1] (CD, UK) The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Sweet N Sour [#2] (CD, UK)
SONG CREDITS:
The following album credits are taken from the Plastic Fang (2xLP, UK): 01. Sweet N Sour Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at the Magic Shop (Assistant: Magic Juan Garcia) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone 02. Plastic Fang Bite Size – Album Excerpts: 02a. Mean Heart Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone 02b. She Said Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone 02c. Shakin’ Rock ‘N’ Roll Tonight Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone 02d. Hold On Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Guitar: Dr. John Organ: Bernie Worrell Claps: Willie Weeks Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Mixed at The Hit Factory Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at Oorong (Assistant: Doug Conroy) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone 03. Sweet N Sour (Video PC & Mac Compatible) Writers: Spencer/Explosion Published: © 2001 Dirty Shirt, BMI Vocals/Guitar/Theremin/Stylophone/Claps/Piano: Jon Spencer Guitars/Backing Vocals/Claps: Judah Bauer Drums/Percussion: Russell Simins Guitar/Drums/Piano/Backing Vocals/Percussion/Organ/Claps/Bass: Steve Jordan Recorded by Steve Jordan Recorded/Mixed: Don Smith for Moondog Productions Inc. Assisted by Martin Pradler (Additional Recording & Pro Tools) Additional Pro Tools Recording: Pat Thrall Technical Assistance: Minoru Yokoo Guitar & Drum Tech: Artie Smith Recorded at the Magic Shop (Assistant: Magic Juan Garcia) Additional Recording at The Hit Factory (Assistant: Chris Testa) Mixed at Bay 7 (Assistant: Tim Conklin) Mastered at Sterling Sound by Greg Calbi Assisted by Steve Fallone Video Directed by Stylewar Producer: Jane Fuller Production Manager: Yvonne Murphy Post Production: Chimney Pot (Stockholm)
SLEEVE NOTES:
“All tracks taken from the album ‘Plastic Fang’ Design: Chip Kidd Blues Explosion by Judah Bauer, Russell Simins, Jon Spencer Made in Eu. Distributed by Vital 429 Harrow Road, W10 4RE LC5834 5016025902712 LCDMUTE271 www.bluesexplosion.net www.mute.com”
DETAILS:
ARTWORK: Design: Chip Kidd BARCODE: 5 016025 902712 MATRIX: “sonopress 50408865/LCDMUTE271 01”