Archive for Duane Denison

The Jesus Lizard’s 103 Songs, Ranked From the G.O.A.T. to the … Just Don’t

Posted in Lists, Reviews with tags , , , , on 07/27/2025 by Kurt Orzeck

Because I said so. Order never subject to change.

1. “Gladiator”

2. “Destroy Before Reading”

3. “Monkey Trick”

4. “Boilermaker”

5. “Dancing Naked Ladies”

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The Jesus Lizard: A Racket of a Resurrection (Extended Version)

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , , , , on 10/10/2024 by Kurt Orzeck

It was a privilege to be able to write a lengthy feature for FLOOD on The Jesus Lizard, one of my top three favorite bands of all time, and for vocalist David Yow and guitarist Duane Denison to speak extensively with me about their reunion(s), wild moments from yesteryear and their new album, Rack. Due to space constraints, FLOOD published an abridged version of the feature that ran roughly 2,000 words. Because The Bad Penny isn’t bound by such limitations, we’re bringing you the “extended and unreleased” version, which runs almost 900 words longer. Enjoy.

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Mike Patton And Duane Denison Talk Tomahawk ‘Downtime’

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 01/27/2010 by Kurt Orzeck

In light of the 1999 Duane Denison interview and Jesus Lizard trivia labyrinth that have recently been posted in these parts, here’s another vintage conversation with the guitarist, along with Tomahawk bandmate Mike Patton. Continue reading

Jesus Lizard’s Duane Denison: ‘I Can’t Imagine Ever Doing A Reunion Tour’

Posted in Interviews with tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on 12/30/2009 by Kurt Orzeck

These are three hard-working men. One is bald, diminutive (around 5 feet tall) and brandishes a wrinkled, menacing smirk. This man has been arrested on numerous occasions for public exposure and enjoys his occupation, which involves howling, salivating, urinating and wrestling with complete strangers. Continue reading