Lard (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Jello Biafra, Al Jourgensen, Paul Barker, Jeff Ward |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Industrial rock music |
Lard is a United States-based industrial rock ensemble established in 1988 as a side endeavor by Jello Biafra (vocals; formerly associated with Dead Kennedys), Al Jourgensen (guitar; from Ministry), Paul Barker (bass; also linked to Ministry), and Jeff Ward (drums; previously toured with Ministry). Contributions have also come from other Ministry affiliates like Bill Rieflin, Mike Scaccia, and Rey Washam.
The band's sound is characterized by lyrics with strong political themes, frequently focusing on the war on drugs, infused with elements of satire and wit.
Lard's live performances have been limited, primarily centered around the San Francisco region, which is home to Biafra and his label, Alternative Tentacles. Key live shows include Ministry’s 1988 tour, concerts in Chicago and Los Angeles, as well as appearances during Ministry's 2004 Evil Doer tour in cities such as San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. Given the members' obligations to their primary projects, extensive touring has remained improbable.
In 2009, Jourgensen revealed intentions to record a new Lard album at his studio located in El Paso; however, by 2010 Biafra voiced skepticism regarding the feasibility of scheduling recording sessions. A 2020 interview indicated revived plans to create a new album, with Jourgensen and Biafra collaborating remotely by exchanging tracks.
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | UK | ||
| The Last Temptation of Reid |
|
— | 69 |
| Pure Chewing Satisfaction |
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77 | — |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Power of Lard |
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| 70's Rock Must Die |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I Am Your Clock" | 1990 | Alternative Tentacles | Featured on select editions of The Last Temptation of Reid |
Compilation appearances
| Release date | Track | Compilation title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Drug Raid at 4am" | The Bat Is Back - An Alternative Tentacles Records Sampler | Alternative Tentacles |
| 1994 | "Forkboy" | Natural Born Killers: A Soundtrack for an Oliver Stone Film | Nothing Records |
| Selections From Natural Born Killers: A Soundtrack for an Oliver Stone Film | Nothing Records/Interscope Records | ||
| The Futility of a Well Ordered Life | Alternative Tentacles | ||
| 1996 | Music from and Inspired by Natural Born Killers, an Oliver Stone Film | Nothing Records/Interscope Records | |
| 1997 | "I Wanna Be a Drug-Sniffing Dog" | Mind the Gap Volume 14 | Gonzo Circus |
| The Virus That Would Not Die! | Alternative Tentacles | ||
| "Generation Execute" | Rock Sound Volume 9 | Rock Sound | |
| 1998 | "The Power of Lard" | The New, the Classic & the Unexplored | Visions Magazine |
| The Record Shop - 30 Years of Rough Trade Shops | V2 Records, Inc. | ||
| 2000 | "Ballad of Marshall Ledbetter" | Movie Madness | Riffage Records |