Ep460: David Yow - The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid

Ep460: David Yow - The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid

Author: The Vinyl Guide August 19, 2024 Duration: 52:59

David Yow discusses "RACK", the first Jesus Lizard album in 26 years, his acting career, stage vs. screen, dangerous moments of live performances & more!

Topic Include:

  • David Yow meets Skater the cat
  • Penny the cat meets Skater
  • "Rack" is the first album in 26 years
  • Releases on Touch and Go and Ipecac
  • Inspiring bands and albums for David
  • Being inspired by punk bands in Austin
  • Taking inspiration from The Incredible Shrinking Dickies
  • Starting with bass then moving to vocals with Scratch Acid
  • Coming up in a scene alongside Butthole Surfers
  • Avoiding a musical speed trap
  • Skater asks David a question
  • Mixing the vocals lower in the mix
  • Steve Albini's awareness of new album
  • Talk of having Steve Albini's ashes in space
  • What is David's signature dish?
  • Is David a good handyman?
  • Does David miss performing in downtimes for his bands?
  • Comparing playing live with acting
  • An actor's job is to make the director's dream come true
  • Good chance of tour dates in Japan and Australia
  • Acting in FREE L.S.D. movie
  • Does he have a different persona for the stage?
  • Preparation for a live show – involves beers
  • The most dangerous performance of his career
  • The band thought David was dead
  • Does David know his limits for performance?
  • The Jesus Lizard show at Garden Amp – June 2024
  • Any apprehension about extending the Jesus Lizard catalogue with "Rack"?
  • The process for song writing for "Rack"
  • David isn't the person who tracks the master tapes
  • Random find of Scratch Acid tapes in an Oklahoma warehouse
  • Engineer/Producer SPOT part of the Austin scene
  • Making all Jesus Lizard albums with 4-letter words
  • What were alternative titles before "Rack" was decided
  • There probably won't be another Jesus Lizard album
  • Does David have a record collection? What does he collect?
  • "Tonight You Look Like a Spider" Monolith edition
  • Making physical items, sculptures
  • The cover art of "RACK"
  • Holes in the backstory of "Hide & Seek"
  • It's good to have mystery in lyrics
  • The story of the Nirvana / Jesus Lizard split 7"
  • Interview wrap up

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