Liar

This is good stuff, kids:
There was a time, not that long ago, when this was THE sound of indie rock. Loud and visceral, like a shot straight to the gut. Not just Jesus Lizard, but bands like JSBX, Rodan, June Of 44, and labels like Amphetamine Reptile, Touch and Go, and Quarterstick, put out music that wasn't afraid to rock (and I don't mean the annoying, self-aware "rock"), and that was frequently ugly, threatening, and noisy. Former hardcore kids who grew into musicians and artists, but didn't forget the sound of their youth, and wanted to take it to the next level; which they did, with urgent, yelped vocals, machine-gun drumming, and propulsive, on-point guitars and bass.

Who?:
The one thing this album lacks is David Yow...I didn't get the same vibe with this album as I did with their others... If you want pure Jesus Lizard and pure David Yow I suggest Shot or Goat...

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from Swans' 1983 debut Filth, through Primus, Glazed Baby and The Ex's 90s material, and currently Loraxx, The Jesus Lizard to my ear fall short of being a major player in the tradition of industrialized post-punk, their abrasiveness blunted by too much old fashioned rock n roll and general garagey sloppiness. if you prefer your staccato brutality with a side of The Rolling Stones and The Sex Pistols then The Jesus Lizard may be just what you're looking for.

Like getting a 2 X 4 to the head:
This record pretty much grabs you by the throat from the get go and won't let go. Wish I could have seen this band.

A great album:
At certain points during "Liar" The Jesus Lizard is hitting on all cylinders, breaking necks and deafening the listener with an attack not only on senses but also preconceived notions of what music can be. Many of the most memorable Jesus Lizard tracks are here. The problem with this album is consistancy as there are a few totally forgettable songs here too. Where the album lacks in consitancy it makes up for with the Lizard's own signature noise. Definitly worth a listen.