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1983 EP by Jason & the Scorchers
Fervor EP
EP by Jason & the Scorchers
Released1983
GenreCountry rock, alt.country, cowpunk
LabelEMI America
ProducerJim Dickinson, Terry Manning
Jason & the Scorchers chronology
Restless Country Soul EP
(1982) 		Fervor EP
(1983) 		White Lies
(1985)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Robert ChristgauA−
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music

Fervor EP is a 1983 EP by Jason & the Scorchers. Originally released by Praxis, it was expanded and rereleased by EMI the following year.

Production

Ringenberg convinced the band to record Bob Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" after claiming that he was the author of the song.

Critical reception

The Guardian wrote that the EP was "cleaner and better" than the debut, calling the Dylan cover "a staggeringly exciting version."

Track listing

  1. "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Bob Dylan) – 3:09
  2. "Help There's a Fire" (Jason Ringenberg) – 2:26
  3. "I Can't Help Myself" (Tim Krekel) – 2:51
  4. "Hot Nights in Georgia" (Jeff Johnson, Ringenberg) – 2:28
  5. "Pray For Me, Mama (I'm A Gypsy Now)" (Johnson, Ringenberg) – 3:49
  6. "Harvest Moon" (Ringenberg) – 3:19
  7. "Both Sides of the Line" (Ringenberg, Michael Stipe) – 3:47

Charts

Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 157

Personnel

  • 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

  1. Fervor EP at AllMusic
  2. "Robert Christgau: CG: Jason". www.robertchristgau.com.
  3. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 4. MUZE. p. 586.
  4. "Jason and the Nashville Scorchers". Trouser Press. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  5. "CNN.com - Blazing trails with Jason and the Scorchers - January 31, 2002". www.cnn.com.
  6. Sasfy, Joe (March 1, 1984). "From Minor to Major" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  7. "Nashville Byline: The Scorcher Turned Farmer". Nashville Scene.
  8. 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.
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