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John Lurie's so-called "non-jazz" approach is in full flower on this fascinating record. The ever-growing (nine-piece at this point) band builds layers of rhythm and melody with unique effect throughout. On "The Birds Near Her House," a serpentine melodic line weaves through a steady rhythmic bed, building to a frenetic climax. "Scary Children" is a foreboding dirge that still manages to exude true humor. Perhaps that is the most significant aspect of this music: it has real character and life. It doesn't just groove -- it starts a conversation.

:::Review by Tim Sheridan:::

The Lounge Lizards - Queen Of All Ears (1998)

1. First and Royal Queen 3:59
2. Birds Near Her House 11:40
3. Scary Children 4:07
4. She Drove Me Mad 4:21
5. Queen of All Ears 5:25
6. Monsters over Bangkok 10:13
7. Three Crowns of Wood 4:01
8. John Zorn's S&M Circus 6:13
9. Yak 5:41
10. Queen Reprise 3:46

Credits
Artwork By [Cover Painting] - John Lurie
Bass - Erik Sanko
Cello - Jane Scarpantoni
Clarinet [Bass] - Michael Blake
Drums - Calvin Weston
Guitar - David Tronzo
Mastered By - UE Nastasi
Mixed By - Pat Dillett*
Organ - Evan Lurie
Percussion - Ben Perowsky
Piano - Evan Lurie
Producer - John Lurie , Pat Dillett*
Recorded By - James Farber
Saxophone [Alto] - John Lurie
Saxophone [Tenor] - John Lurie , Michael Blake
Trumpet - Steven Bernstein
Written-By - John Lurie