Scratch Acid

Musical Group

Forfans of noise rock, post-hardcore, 1980s underground rock, and followers of david yow / the jesus lizard.
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The Profile

Austin noise-rock band known for abrasive, blues-tinged post-hardcore; active in the 1980s.

Formed in Austin, Texas. Active primarily 1982–1987. Vocalist David Yow later fronted The Jesus Lizard. Other members later played in Rapeman. The band has had brief reunions (notably 2006).

Two DeBaser reviews praise Scratch Acid's abrasive, blues-tinged noise rock and David Yow's intense vocals. Berserker and The Greatest Gift are highlighted as explosive, influential releases. Reviewers connect the band to Birthday Party, Jesus Lizard and later projects such as Rapeman. The coverage is admiring and emphatic.

Notable Quotes

❝ Five tracks and fifteen minutes are like a bullet to the stomach.

❝ The real strength in this self-destructive ritual is therefore the voice of David Yow, the group's vocalist and bassist: his outbursts of neurotic origin make the sound absolutely sharp, almost prophetic.