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The Jesus Lizard

Noise rock / Post-hardcore·Music·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
477
YT SUBS
90K
SOCIAL
29K
CHAMPIONS
0

The Jesus Lizard is an American noise rock/post-hardcore band formed in 1987 in Austin, Texas and later based in Chicago, featuring David Yow, Duane Denison, David Wm. Sims, and Mac McNeilly. Active from 1987-1999 with periodic reunions since, the band signed to Capitol Records in the mid-1990s and released a new album, Rack, in 2024.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (12)
  • Recent album 'Rack' released in 2023
  • Briefly appeared on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart with *Shot*
  • Released first new music in over 26 years with the album 'Rack' in September 2024
  • Participated in the 1995 Lollapalooza Tour
  • Signed a major label deal with Capitol Records in the mid-1990s
  • Described in press as 'one of rock's most fearsome combos' and among 'the greatest rock bands of their generation'
  • Involved in Record Store Day special releases
  • Signed with Capitol Records in 1995
WHAT FANS SAY (3)

When I saw these guys at the Warfield in 92, I was up at the front, probably with my finger in my nose, which was my brand at the time. I kept shouting “abacus! Play abacus!” It was years later that I realized I misheard the song title and that they never played scratch acid songs anyway. I wonder i

Last.fm user · lastfm

I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm gonna go see Jesus Lizard play a live show tomorrow. Surreal if you ask me.

Last.fm user · lastfm

my ears are ringing now...

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is The Jesus Lizard underrated?

The Jesus Lizard has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 35 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including recent album 'rack' released in 2023.

Q:What genre is The Jesus Lizard?

The Jesus Lizard works in Noise rock / Post-hardcore originating from United States (Chicago, Illinois). As a music artist at the "established" level, The Jesus Lizard has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Noise rock scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Jesus Lizard have?

The Jesus Lizard has approximately 477 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 90K YouTube subscribers and approximately 29K combined social media followers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Jesus Lizard?

Fans of The Jesus Lizard often also enjoy The Birthday Party, The Melvins, Melvins, Big Black, Shellac. These artists share common ground in the Noise rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Jesus Lizard's approach to noise rock / post-hardcore, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Jesus Lizard more famous?

With a Gap Score of 35/100, The Jesus Lizard's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: with 477 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; their genre leans experimental, which streaming algorithms tend to under-promote compared to more commercially accessible styles.

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