Pure is the debut EP by The Jesus Lizard, released in 1989.[3] The cover artwork was by bassist David Wm. Sims. This is the only record by the Jesus Lizard recorded with a drum machine.[4] Drummer Mac McNeilly was added to the group soon after it was recorded.[5]
| Pure | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | December 1988 and January 1989 | |||
| Studio | Kitty Empire, Chicago; and Studio Media, Evanston | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 14:19 | |||
| Label | Touch and Go[1] | |||
| Producer | Steve Albini | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
The song "Blockbuster" was sung by bassist David Wm. Sims and was covered by the Melvins, with David Yow on vocals, on their album The Crybaby.
Track listing edit
- "Blockbuster" (3:30)
- "Bloody Mary" (1:59)
- "Rabid Pigs" (2:09)
- "Starlet" (2:42)
- "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" or "Happy Bunny Goes Fluff-Fluff Along" - 3:52
Personnel edit
- The Jesus Lizard
- Duane Denison - guitar
- David Wm. Sims - bass, vocals on "Blockbuster"
- David Yow - vocals
References edit
- ^ "Pure | The Jesus Lizard | Touch and Go / Quarterstick Records". www.touchandgorecords.com.
- ^ "Pure - The Jesus Lizard". Allmusic.
- ^ Frere-Jones, Sasha (December 7, 2009). "Jesus Returns" – via www.newyorker.com.
- ^ "TrouserPress.com :: Jesus Lizard". www.trouserpress.com.
- ^ Tribune, Chicago. "THE JESUS LIZARD". chicagotribune.com.
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