Barry Louis Polisar

Barry Louis Polisar wrote songs with titles like 'I Eat Kids' and 'He Eats Asparagus, Why Can't You Be That Way?' His 1988 album 'Feast on This' included the track 'I Eat Kids,' which became something of a cult item for its dark humor and unsettling lyrics. Other songs in his catalog include 'Mom Said No I Said Why' and 'When The House Is Dark And Quiet.'

His music often dealt with macabre or absurd themes, delivered with a mix of chanting and spoken word. The band's live shows were known for being confrontational, with Polisar sometimes appearing in costume. The lineup included musicians like Bruce 'Tip' Topper on guitar and Jim Thompson on bass.

Polisar's work drew criticism from some quarters for its content, but he continued releasing material that ranged from the darkly humorous to the psychedelic. Songs like 'Reptile World' and 'All I Want Is You' show the variety in his output, even if the more notorious tracks tend to define his reputation.