Fervor EP is a 1983 EP by Jason & the Scorchers.[4][5] Originally released by Praxis, it was expanded and rereleased by EMI the following year.[6]
| Fervor EP | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Country rock, alt.country, cowpunk | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Producer | Jim Dickinson, Terry Manning | |||
| Jason & the Scorchers chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [3] |
Production
editRingenberg convinced the band to record Bob Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" after claiming that he was the author of the song.[7]
Critical reception
editThe Guardian wrote that the EP was "cleaner and better" than the debut, calling the Dylan cover "a staggeringly exciting version."[8]
Track listing
edit- "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Bob Dylan) – 3:09
- "Help There's a Fire" (Jason Ringenberg) – 2:26
- "I Can't Help Myself" (Tim Krekel) – 2:51
- "Hot Nights in Georgia" (Jeff Johnson, Ringenberg) – 2:28
- "Pray For Me, Mama (I'm A Gypsy Now)" (Johnson, Ringenberg) – 3:49
- "Harvest Moon" (Ringenberg) – 3:19
- "Both Sides of the Line" (Ringenberg, Michael Stipe) – 3:47
Charts
edit| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 157 |
Personnel
edit- Jason Ringenberg - guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Perry Baggs – drums, vocals
- Warner Hodges – electric guitar, steel guitar, vocals
- Jeff Johnson – guitar, bass
- Michael Stipe - harmony vocals on "Hot Nights in Georgia"
- Technical
- Terry Manning – producer, engineer
- Charlie Ainley - engineer
- Richard Rosebrough – engineer
- Jack Emerson - executive producer
References
edit- ^ Fervor EP at AllMusic
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Jason". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 586.
- ^ "Jason and the Nashville Scorchers". Trouser Press. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "CNN.com - Blazing trails with Jason and the Scorchers - January 31, 2002". www.cnn.com.
- ^ Sasfy, Joe (March 1, 1984). "From Minor to Major" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "Nashville Byline: The Scorcher Turned Farmer". Nashville Scene.
- ^ Hann, Michael (April 12, 2016). "Cult heroes: Jason and the Scorchers – the greatest rock'n'roll band in the world. In July 1985" – via www.theguardian.com.