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, released in 1989. The cover artwork was by bassist David Wm. Sims. This is the only record by the Jesus Lizard recorded with a drum machine. Drummer

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was added to the group soon after it was recorded. The song "Blockbuster" was sung by bassist David Wm. Sims and was covered by the

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, with

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on vocals, on their album ''

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''.

Track listing

#"Blockbuster" (3:30) #"Bloody Mary" (1:59) #"Rabid Pigs" (2:09) #"Starlet" (2:42) #"

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" or "Happy Bunny Goes Fluff-Fluff Along" - 3:52

Personnel

;The Jesus Lizard *

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- guitar * David Wm. Sims - bass, vocals on "Blockbuster" *

- vocals

References

1989 debut EPs The Jesus Lizard albums Touch and Go Records EPs Albums produced by Steve Albini {{1980s-punk-album-stub