Lizard Sweets

This double release continued some of the playful sentiment of CHRONICLES, but also dipped back into the harder-edged rock, electro and industrial influences. From the tongue-in-cheek tracks of “Sister Obnoxious” (about a vicious killer nun), a modernised T-Rex-ish “Show Me Your Moves” and the funky disco groove of “Dr Guineapig” through to the rocky alternative QOTSA style “Dismiss” and the beautiful piano cameo of “Blood On The Sands”.  LIZARD SWEETS continue to confuse, mixing genres and exploring every influence. DIFFERENTIALS I & II (Released July 2021)

After the brutality of the ILLUSION-ELEMENTS-PORTRAITS triple release, CHRONICLES explored a lighter, more melodic indie direction, with cleaner guitar tones and laid-back drums. The music writing deviated significantly from the original Lizard Sweets principle – steer clear of musical cliches and common chord progressions. The opening track “High Tide” is a classic example of a common chord progression, evoking the dreamy, youthfulness of young lovers running away together. “Super Cat” a 60’s style R‘n’B romp inspired by Alex’s cat, Furby. “Tumbling” explores the Style Council soul/funk inspirations with flute and saxophone. “Mischievous” nudging Alex and Pete’s blues leanings, adding synth “bleeps and blops” and fuzzy guitar. But the Lizard Sweets signature of diminished chords is never too far away. The opening chord of track 2, “Passive Aggressive”, launching a driving assault from The Omnipotent. Generally, CHRONICLES is the LIZARD SWEETS album for a chilled summer evening. Mostly...