From Screamer magazine, October 1992
Alternative Approach
by Taylor Alderdice
[short review of Jesus Lizard at Club With No Name, Hollywood]
Sharing the bill that night was Zoo Entertainment recording artists
Course of Empire. I've been intrigued by these intellectualizers
ever since their CD arrived a couple of months ago, and I wondered
if they could pull off such musical complexities live. Although
not quite as precise as their album, the spirit of their live
performance was far more aggressive than their recorded work
indicates, yet they still maintained a haunting, worldly feel.
A&R rep Anna Loynes related an amazing road anecdote: their U-Haul
came unhitched from their vehicle and passed them on the open road
(in supreme Flintstones fashion). No one was injured since the
inevitable collision course was with a wall, and although it could
have been disastrous for their equipment, damage was minimal due
to the drum cases being packed first, thus cushioning the impact -
a good tip for touring bands and a possible new twist on
endorsements for drum manufacturers (on a par with Samsonite
luggage).
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