The strange paradox that makes the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion so hard to figure--and them all the better for it--is that despite a brazen desire to flaunt their complete lack of authenticity with an absurdly over-the-top howlin' bluesman schtick, their music really does kick tons more ass than just about anything else being passed off as contemporary blues these days. Orange augments the usual mess of raw blues and primal rock with Philly soul strings, theremin, and Beck's guest rapping. The added flavors don't make these songs better, but then, the band's raw material--bashed out on two guitars and drums--rocks quite well on its own, thank you. --Roni Sarig

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tracklisting:	Bellbottoms Ditch Dang Very Rare Sweat Cowboy Orange Brenda Dissect Blues X Man Full Grown Flavor Greyhound
title:	Orange
purchase date:	09-05-2005
published:	26-10-1994
price:	$11.98
net Rating:	4.5
last lookup time:	137389728
genre:	Blues Rock Indie Rock
fullTitle:	Orange
currentValue:	$5.75
created:	137389632
country:	us
aspect:	Audio CD
asin:	B0000036T3
artist:	Jon Spencer Blues Explosion