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For those unaware, the legendary Americana band The Blasters’s 1983 album Non Fiction is now re-released with brand new liner notes and band interviews written by Chris Morris with rare photos and memorabilia images.

The release recreates the band’s third studio album complete with a replica of the inner sleeve with songwriter Dave Alvin’s lyrics. The 11-track set features the four core band members - Phil Alvin, Dave Alvin, John Bazz and Bill Bateman accompanied by Gene Taylor, Lee Allen and Steve Berlin.

It includes band classic cuts, such as Long White Cadillac (a hit for Dwight Yoakum in 1989), Jubilee Train, Red Rose along with deep track covers of Barefoot Rock and Tag Along, sung by piano player Gene Taylor.

The album was critically acclaimed with positive reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer, Trouser Press, The Village Voice, Goldmine, and many others. The San Diego Union named it the eighth best album of the 1980’s.

The album marked a shift in their sound as the band incorporated more diverse influences, blending rock, rockabilly, blues, and country elements. While still maintaining the energetic roots rock style they were known for, Non Fiction also explored a more polished and mature production compared to their earlier albums.

The album stands out for its mix of upbeat tracks with thoughtful lyrics and a more reflective tone than their earlier, more raw recordings. The album is praised for its strong songwriting, and although it didn’t achieve major commercial success, it remains a beloved album among fans.

1. Red Rose
2. Barefoot Rock
3. Bus Station
4. One More Dance
5. It Must Be Love
6. Jubilee Train
7. Long White Cadillac
8. Fool’s Paradise
9. Boomtown
10. Leaving
11. Tag Along

One of the bedrock acts that formed the template for the “Americana” music movement, they open this recording on the __________ of Red Rose and the ______________ of Barefoot Rock and then we get the ________ of Bus Station, the infectiously-grooved One More Dance, and the rhymical rocker It Must Be Love.

Then we are brought forth the ___________ of Jubilee Train, which is in turn backed by the _____________ of Long White Cadillac, the _______________ of Fool’s Paradise and the ___________ of Boomtown, and they are in turn backed seamlessly by the ___________ of Leaving, coming to a close on the _______________ of Tag Along.

Musicians:
Phil Alvin-Vocal Harmonica Guitar
David Alvin-Lead Guitar
John Bazz-Bass
Bill Bateman-Drums

Official Purchase Link

www.theblasters.com