Fervor EP
1983 EP by Jason & the Scorchers
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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]
Released1983
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| Released | 1983 | |||
| Genre | Country rock, alt.country, cowpunk | |||
| Label | EMI America | |||
| Producer | Jim Dickinson, Terry Manning | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Robert Christgau | A−[2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music |  [3] |
Production
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
The Guardian wrote that the EP was "cleaner and better" than the debut, calling the Dylan cover "a staggeringly exciting version."[8]
Track listing
- "Absolutely Sweet Marie" (Bob Dylan) – 3:09
- "Help There's a Fire" (Jason Ringenberg) – 2:26
- "I Can't Help Myself" (Tim Krekel) – 2:51
- "Hot Nights in Georgia" (Jeff Johnson, Ringenberg) – 2:28
- "Pray For Me, Mama (I'm A Gypsy Now)" (Johnson, Ringenberg) – 3:49
- "Harvest Moon" (Ringenberg) – 3:19
- "Both Sides of the Line" (Ringenberg, Michael Stipe) – 3:47
Charts
| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| 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