Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015 cover

Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015

Jon Spencer Blues Explosion · 2015

34 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A frenetic blend of punk energy and bluesy grit, echoing the chaotic spirit of New York City.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy party atmosphere
  • short bursts of frenetic fun
  • danceable tracks for gatherings
  • chaotic yet engaging flow

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive experiences
  • seek slow, reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Freedom Tower - No Wave Dance Party 2015' marks Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's first album in nearly a decade since 'Damage' in 2004. At this point, Spencer was embracing a revitalized approach to songwriting and performance, reinvigorating his sound while paying homage to the vibrant artistic scene of downtown New York.
Stylistic neighbors
The White Stripes· The Black Keys· Royal Blood

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Funeral 2:34
  • 2 Wax Dummy 3:09
  • 3 Do the Get Down 2:49
  • 4 Betty vs. The NYPD 1:52
  • 5 White Jesus 1:39
  • 6 Born Bad 2:44
  • 7 Down and Out 2:37
  • 8 Crossroad Hop 4:01
  • 9 The Ballad of Joe Buck 1:42
  • 10 Dial Up Doll 2:52
  • 11 Bellevue Baby 3:32
  • 12 Tales of Old New York: The Rock Box 2:12
  • 13 Cooking for Television 2:43

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