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Austin, Texas, United States (1987 – 1999, 2008 – 2010)

The Jesus Lizard was an American band considered part of the , and genres. Formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas, United States and based in Chicago, Illinois, United States from 1989 to 1999, the band took their name from a common nickname for the basilisk, a type of lizard that can run on water. The members of the band were: Duane Denison (guitars), David Yow (vocals), David Wm. Sims (bass guitar) and Mac McNeilly (drums). The Jesus Lizard reformed from 2008 to 2010, playing a number of shows the next year with their classic lineup. These shows included appearances at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, United States, and All Tomorrow’s Parties music festivals in United Kingdom and United States.

On October 6, 2009, all of the band’s Touch and Go studio albums were re-released with improved sound and bonus tracks. All the albums were remastered by Albini and Bob Weston and have new liner notes and gatefold artwork.

While never finding much mainstream success, The Jesus Lizard have been called “a leading noise rock band in the American independent underground … (who) turned out a series of independent records filled with scathing, disembowelling, guitar-driven pseudo-industrial , all of which received positive reviews in underground music publications and heavy college-radio play.”

David Yow (vocals) and David Wm. Sims (bass guitar) were both previously in Scratch Acid, from Austin, Texas, United States, whose sound and approach was similar to Jesus Lizard’s. It is possible to see The Jesus Lizard as a progression and semi-continuation of Scratch Acid and Scratch Acid’s records as essential listening for The Jesus Lizard fans.
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  • BiaSatiro

    Adorei *u*

    10 May 3:04am Reply

  • horsiest

    the Jesus Lizard did not enjoy working with John Cale and would not name a record after him

    27 Apr 6:26am Reply

  • Nate999

    Still can't believe they're playing Australia in October for ATP, I am without speech

    24 Apr 3:56pm Reply

  • Nate999

    Thats onecoolidea, adamcooleyisdea. I'd put my vote towards either STEP or CALE.

    24 Apr 3:54pm Reply

  • Tactical_Spork

    Shot needs a reissue, badly. IMPOSSIBLE to find a solid copy.

    18 Apr 4:18am Reply

  • adamcooleyisdea

    So, the 1998 self-tiled 10" ep (with 'cold water', 'hounds', 'eyesore', etc on it) by the band is the only album without a 4-letter word for the title. So, let's invent one! "JLEP [jesus lizard extended play]", "10IN", "STEP [self titled extended play and an actual word!]", "COLD [since the first song is 'cold water']", "CALE [since John Cale recorded it]".... and "INCH". That's all I got.

    9 Apr 12:23pm Reply

  • adamcooleyisdea

    One of the best bands ever... I find it strange that The Birthday Party aren't in the 'similiar artists' section..

    9 Apr 11:38am Reply

  • HimitsuUK

    +1

    27 Mar 1:48pm Reply

  • slint_de

    Cologne / Noise Rock / Post-Punk / Rock in the veins of Jesus Lizard / Hot Snakes and so on... http://chicagotypewritermusic.bandcamp.com/ http://www.facebook.com/chicagotypewriterMusic

    20 Mar 9:55am Reply

  • pinkeyeonmyleg

    ATP Setlist: 'Blue' in its entirety, Encore: Anna

    19 Mar 8:00pm Reply

  • mattmacneil

    THEY'RE BACK (AGAIN)!

    19 Mar 4:41pm Reply

  • VanitysFair

    This band is actually, unsurprisingly great.

    2 Mar 6:00am Reply

  • Ireallylikeeggs

    Fuck me Liar and Goat never get old. Ever.

    12 Feb 10:25pm Reply

  • janelesque

    My ears enjoy this.

    1 Feb 10:53pm Reply

  • aartim

    Whenever I'm at the Euclid Tavern in Cleveland I always envision what it would be like to see these guys play there back in the early 90's. I've heard legendary tales.

    19 Jan 12:01am Reply

  • bEATWEAKer

    It's no wonder that Patton chose some of these cats to jam with.

    16 Jan 5:43am Reply

  • bEATWEAKer

    Get fucked SPAMfire35. Your shit's not bad, but your spamming is typical tryhardism.

    16 Jan 5:41am Reply

  • Paranoidbird

    Amazing.

    5 Jan 7:49pm Reply

  • SPITfire35

    Hi! How are you! If you like the Jesus Lizard maybe you like my band Dumb Dish too! I have just uploaded the first studio track of Dumb Dish which is a cover of Scratch Acid's Cannibal. Please give it a listen and let us know what you think about it! Oh, and if you like it, please make sure to subscribe and to share! Namasté! http://youtu.be/m-F4OvQQPjI

    23 Dec 2012 Reply

  • Burninatelol

    GET HER OUT OF THE TRUNK

    15 Nov 2012 Reply
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