Description:
For a breathtaking introduction to the life and times of Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, this is the only place to start. Fever! The Anthology 1976-1991 covers the highpoints of the greatest ever bar-room band from Asbury Park, New Jersey and is a gloriously entertaining and exhilarating collection of white hot R&B, hard boiled blue-eyed soul and powerful rock n roll. Led by dynamic singer/harmonica player Johnny Lyon, and originally featuring guitarist Miami Steve Van Zandt, the Jukes cut a path through the US scene via a series of critically acclaimed albums and scorching concert appearances. Originally signed to Epic, they went on to cut albums for Mercury, Mirage/Atlantic and Impact/MCA. Early on they recorded a number of Bruce Springsteen and Van Zandt tunes, before Lyon and guitarist Billy Rush began writing their own high quality originals. Culled from seven albums over four labels, this 21-track 77-minute collection brings together the bands finest moments, from the masterful I Dont Want to Go Home and The Fever, the roof-raising This Time Its For Real, the heart-tugging Hearts of Stone to their biggest hits Im So Anxious and Better Days the tension never lets up. Boasting superb quality audio and 12-page colour booklet with detailed liner notes, Fever! The Anthology 1976-1991 is a must for all music fans with a passion for life-affirming rock n roll. (Raven)
