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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