“Older and wiser, the Lizards from Afar have survived the cryogenic thaw and have emerged with a bold new sound while still retaining the integrity and true grit that made them great in the last century.
This “via-satellite” recording project is already delivering punchy original material for the now middle-aged hardcore fans, and something streetwise and raw for newcomers to the band. With classic shades of Sonic Youth, Mudhoney and The Jesus Lizard, the first single, “Kung-Fu Lover” begs a Jap-anime action video, should the members consent to such things.
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Gordon Bazsali of the band Cuttlefish (Busan, S. Korea).