2008, Birdman Records
A few years ago, Sonic Boom (Spaceman 3, Spectrum, EAR) traveled to Independence, Mississippi to work with legendary producer Jim Dickinson, a.k.a. Captain Memphis. The result is Indian Giver, a true collaboration where the two artists share both a stage and their musical visions. 'The Lonesome Death of Johnny Ace,' an epic, southern-fried biographical groover, tells the tale of a famous singer's Christmas Day Russian roulette tragedy.
The rest of the album finds Boom revisiting his past: a new, fuzzier rendition of Mudhoney's 'When Tomorrow Hits,' a revamped version of ultra-rare Spectrum popper 'Take Your Time,' and Spaceman 3 staple 'Hey Man (Amen),' where Dickinson throws down some back-ups. The Dickinson tunes are brand new and eerie, with his recitations backed by ecstatic symphonies. The record is book ended by new Spectrum number 'Mary,' which carries with it a decidedly Neu! theme. This is a once-in-a-lifetime musical meeting, and the resultant album could only have come from these two musical icons.
The rest of the album finds Boom revisiting his past: a new, fuzzier rendition of Mudhoney's 'When Tomorrow Hits,' a revamped version of ultra-rare Spectrum popper 'Take Your Time,' and Spaceman 3 staple 'Hey Man (Amen),' where Dickinson throws down some back-ups. The Dickinson tunes are brand new and eerie, with his recitations backed by ecstatic symphonies. The record is book ended by new Spectrum number 'Mary,' which carries with it a decidedly Neu! theme. This is a once-in-a-lifetime musical meeting, and the resultant album could only have come from these two musical icons.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Mary |
| 2 | The Lonesome Death of Johnny Ace |
| 3 | Take Your Time |
| 4 | Til Your Mainline Comes |
| 5 | When Tomorrow Hits |
| 6 | The Old Cow Died |
| 7 | Hey Man |
| 8 | Confederate Dead |
| 9 | Mary (Reprise) |
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