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
EP by
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[1]
Robert ChristgauA−[2]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[3]

Production

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Ringenberg convinced the band to record Bob Dylan's "Absolutely Sweet Marie" after claiming that he was the author of the song.[7]

Critical reception

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The Guardian wrote that the EP was "cleaner and better" than the debut, calling the Dylan cover "a staggeringly exciting version."[8]

Track listing

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  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

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Chart (1985) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 157

Personnel

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  • 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

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  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.