The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion put in a thunderous 90 minute set in Gijon, Spain last night. Although I must admit I have never been a massive fan - there just aren't the songs there for me - they are definitely a band to be experienced live. 90 minutes of non-stop relentless blues-storming punk'n'roll feedback-drenched pneumatic guitar riffage played at brain-piercing volume and blood-draining speed left those still standing at the end of the set numb, dazed and dumbstruck.
There were few technical issues - lights, dodgy sound and the band came on later than expected - but the last 30 or 40 minutes were intense and exhilarating. And proof that primordial is also eternal.
And Elvis was on the guest list. You know he was there...
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