Head is the debut studio album by the American band the Jesus Lizard. It was released on Touch and Go Records in 1990. It was their first release to feature a drummer, Mac McNeilly.
Critical reception
The Windsor Star determined that "the droning vocals and sound effects produce some mesmerizing results." Trouser Press noted that McNeilly's "self-possessed demeanor is reminiscent of Charlie Watts at his most implacable."
Track listing "One Evening" – 3:01 "S.D.B.J." – 2:27 "My Own Urine" – 3:08 "If You Had Lips" – 3:13 "7 vs. 8" – 3:35 "Pastoral" – 3:29 "Waxeater" – 2:09 "Good Thing" – 1:44 "Tight n' Shiny" – 2:11 "Killer McHann" – 2:16
CD version includes the Pure EP (1989): "Blockbuster" – 3:29 "Bloody Mary" – 1:59 "Rabid Pigs" – 2:09 "Starlet" – 2:42 "Happy Bunny Goes Fluff-Fluff Along" ("Breaking Up Is Hard to Do") – 3:54
Personnel David Yow – lead vocals (all but 11) Duane Denison – guitars David Wm. Sims – bass, lead vocals (11) Mac McNeilly – drums (1–10)
Additional personnel Suzy Korn – backing vocals (2) The Manger Mens Choir – backing vocals (7)
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