The Power of Lard
Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Unsubst-infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". Template:Album ratings The Power of Lard is the debut EP by Lard, released in 1989.[1]
Critical reception
Trouser Press wrote that "Biafra contributes a voice, label and sense of humor. That gets matched up to pounding, semi-industrialized rock by Ministry guitarist Al Jourgensen, bassist Paul Barker and drummer Jeff Ward. A casual and exciting bit of supergrouping, The Power of Lard (a three-song 12-inch) demonstrates the fun potential in this seemingly unlikely alliance."[2] Jerry Smith, reviewer of British music newspaper Music Week, was disappointed by this result of collaboration of different musicians. He wrote "Sadly, it is all rather predictable".[3]
Use in Welcome to Hell
The track "The Power of Lard" was used as the introduction song in the popular skateboarding video "Toy Machine - Welcome to Hell (1996)". This video became culturally significant in skateboarding and caused a resurgence in popularity for the EP.
Track listing
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Personnel
Lard
- Al Jourgensen - guitar, production
- Paul Barker - bass guitar, production
- Jeff Ward - drums
- Jello Biafra - vocals, production, sleeve concept
Additional Personnel
- Keith Auerbach - engineer
- Steve Spapperi - engineer
- Reid Hyams - recording
- John Yates - "cut, paste, and pseudo-mechanics"
- Jason Traeger - logo
Charts
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Indie Chart[4] | 4 |
References
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