American Music (CD)

Although the Blasters were a fixture on the Los Angeles punk scene in the early 1980s, frequently sharing bills with the likes of X and Black Flag, their sound was pure American roots. Formed by brothers and guitarists Phil and Dave Alvin (with drummer Bill Bateman and bassist John Bazz), the Blasters were steeped in blues and rockabilly, mixing it together with the high-energy rock & roll that was the staple of their live shows. AMERICAN MUSIC, their first album, appeared in 1980, followed by a self-titled 1981 album that featured veteran R&B saxophonist Lee Allen. A steady tour schedule, a live EP, and two more studio efforts followed before Dave Alvin left the band to pursue a solo career. The Blasters continued under Phil Alvin's direction thereafter, although Dave rejoined the band for a series of shows and live recordings in the early 2000s

• Category:  Music  »  Rock & Pop  »  New Wave
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• Release Date: September 16, 1997
• Label: Hightone
• UPC: 012928808620
• WAPI (Tower ID): 106620230
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• Tower.com Sales Rank: #44031 in Music (See Top 100 Music Bestsellers)
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AMERICAN MUSIC is a reissue of the Blasters rare debut LP, originally released in a limited vinyl pressing in 1980 and unavailable since. It includes 6 previously unreleased tracks from the same sessions.

The Blasters: Phil Alvin (vocals, guitar); Dave Alvin (guitar); John Bazz (bass); Bill Bateman (drums).

Additional personnel: Gene Taylor (piano).

Includes liner notes by Rockin' Ronny Weiser, Dave Alvin and Chris Morris.

The Blasters were at the vanguard of the 1980's root-rock revival, erupting out of Southern California with a love of rockabilly, country, R&B and Chicago blues that they distilled into a distinctive sound given life by the voice and songwriting of brothers Phil and Dave Alvin respectively. Eventually, the band evolved from a tradition-based neo-rockabilly unit into a Creedence for the '80s, with timeless tunes that addressed socio-political issues without sacrificing an ounce of fire. Their very first recording, AMERICAN MUSIC was released in a limited pressing on a tiny CA indie in 1980, and was a rare commodity until this long-awaited reissue.

There's a raw, live-in-the-studio feel to the cuts here, which include cover tunes like "Wish You Would" and "Real Rock Drive," and Alvin originals that would appear in new versions on the band's Slash debut ("Marie Marie," "American Music"). There's also a plethora of previously unreleased tunes that will make collectors' mouths water. AMERICAN MUSIC marks the important first step of one of the last great American rock & roll bands.

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