Goat (album)
1991 studio album by the Jesus Lizard
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Goat is the second studio album by the Jesus Lizard, released in 1991. The album was produced by Steve Albini.[3]
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| Released | March 15, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | September 1990 | |||
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| Length | 30:24 | |||
| Label | Touch and Go | |||
| Producer | Steve Albini | |||
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Its cover art, by bassist David Wm. Sims, at first glance resembles a flame, but is actually a topless woman with a close-up image of nails projected onto her body. The rear of the album, and several panels of the enclosed CD booklet include similar pictures of the same naked woman, with different images projected onto her body.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Austin Chronicle |  [5] |
| Beats Per Minute | 93%[6] |
| Paste | 94/100[7] |
| Pitchfork | 9.3/10[8] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [9] |
| Select | 3/5[10] |
| Spin | 8/10[11] |
| Spin Alternative Record Guide | 6/10[12] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | 5/5[13] |
In 2003, Goat was ranked as the 38th best album of the 1990s by the online magazine Pitchfork.[14]
Legacy
The album's cover was referenced in the artwork for the 2007 single "Jesus Christ" by Brand New.[15]
Track listing
All tracks are written by the Jesus Lizard.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Then Comes Dudley" | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Mouth Breather" | 2:17 |
| 3. | "Nub" | 2:30 |
| 4. | "Seasick" | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Monkey Trick" | 4:19 |
| 6. | "Karpis" | 3:10 |
| 7. | "South Mouth" | 3:03 |
| 8. | "Lady Shoes" | 2:42 |
| 9. | "Rodeo in Joliet" | 4:49 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | "[silence]" | 0:09 |
| 11. | "Sunday You Need Love" | 2:45 |
| 12. | "Pop Song" | 2:15 |
| 13. | "Seasick" (live) | 3:05 |
| 14. | "Lady Shoes" (live) | 2:37 |
| 15. | "Monkey Trick" (live) | 4:32 |
Personnel
- David Yow – vocals
- Duane Denison – guitar
- David Wm. Sims – bass
- Mac McNeilly – drums
