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Jesus Lizard
Jesus Lizard formed in Chicago in the late 1980s with David Yow on vocals, Duane Denison on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Mac McNeilly on drums. Their...
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$.50
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(None Other Than) Killer McHann
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American BB
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And Then The Rain
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Anna
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Blockbuster
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Bloody Mary
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Blue Shot
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Boilermaker
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Chrome
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Churl
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Countless Backs Of Sad Losers
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Dancing Naked Ladies
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Destroy Before Reading
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Din
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Jesus Lizard formed in Chicago in the late 1980s with David Yow on vocals, Duane Denison on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Mac McNeilly on drums. Their early albums like 'Head' and 'Goat' established a sound built around distorted guitars and Yow's guttural vocal delivery, heard on tracks like 'American BB' and '$.50'.
Their live shows became known for Yow's confrontational stage presence, which sometimes included simulated sex acts and self-mutilation. This approach drew both fascination and criticism, but the band maintained a loyal following through the 1990s with albums like 'Liar' and 'Down'.
Their music often explored dark themes through cryptic lyrics set against a backdrop of industrial noise and pounding rhythms. Songs like 'More Beautiful Than Barbie' and '(None Other Than) Killer McHann' typified their blend of unsettling melody and aggressive instrumentation.
After releasing 'Blue' in 1998, Jesus Lizard's influence persisted in underground circles, where their uncompromising approach to noise and structure continued to resonate with later artists.
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