Pure is the debut EP by The Jesus Lizard, 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 Mac McNeilly 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 Melvins, with David Yow on vocals, on their album The Crybaby.

Pure (The Jesus Lizard album)

Track listing

"Blockbuster" (3:30) "Bloody Mary" (1:59) "Rabid Pigs" (2:09) "Starlet" (2:42) "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" or "Happy Bunny Goes Fluff-Fluff Along" - 3:52

Pure (The Jesus Lizard album)

Personnel

The Jesus Lizard

Duane Denison - guitar

David Wm. Sims - bass, vocals on "Blockbuster" David Yow - vocals

Pure (The Jesus Lizard album)

References

1989 debut EPs

The Jesus Lizard albums

Touch and Go Records EPs

Albums produced by Steve Albini