Ep460: David Yow - The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

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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