Name: Head
Brand: The Jesus Lizard

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Bonus disc: No

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tg454cd

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2009-10-05

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Jesus Lizard

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

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The Jesus Lizard is an influential band that originated in Texas and later moved to Chicago. Formed by vocalist David Yow and bassist David Wm. Sims, both of whom were previously members of the Austin-based band Scratch Acid. After Scratch Acid disbanded, Yow and Sims joined forces with guitarist Duane Denison (Cargo Cult) to create The Jesus Lizard.

With their unique blend of punk, noise rock, and post-hardcore, The Jesus Lizard quickly gained a reputation for their intense live performances and raw energy. Their music is characterized by Yow's distinctive vocals, Sims' powerful basslines, Denison's intricate guitar work, and a relentless rhythm section.

Throughout their career, The Jesus Lizard released several critically acclaimed albums such as "Goat," "Liar," and "Down." They have influenced numerous bands with their aggressive sound and uncompromising attitude. Despite disbanding in 1999, The Jesus Lizard remains an important figure in alternative rock history.

the jesus lizard's touch and go era albums remastered for 2009 by steve albini and bob weston. the cds are packaged in a deluxe digipack with a 14"x20" double sided colour folder including never before seen photos and extensive liner notes by the band and by journalists who were there when it was all happening. the cd also includes bonus tracks. 'head' was the first full length album by the jesus lizard. the band was by now a very direct, laser guided unwavering bolt of light. the guitars are bracing, bass bruising, drums galloping and vocals sounding as if sung from inside a leather mask. the cd also includes the ep 'pure'. the 'pure' ep was the first ever record by the jesus lizard. 'pure' reveals an opening bone-crushing trifecta - 'blockbuster', 'bloody mary' and 'rabid pigs', which became classics in the jesus lizard's cannon, featuring some of the band's most endearing characteristics: duane denison's guitar frenzy, david yow's garbled vocal hysterics and david wm sims' uncanny precision on bass. the cd also adds 'chrome' and two live tracks.

Head

Music GB