Person

J.G. Thirlwell

Sound · Born 1960-01-29 · Melbourne, Australia

Biography

James George Thirlwell – also known as J.G. Thirlwell, Clint Ruin, Frank Want, and Foetus, among other names, is an Australian singer, composer, and record producer. He is known for juxtaposing a variety of different musical styles.

Known for

Filmography

2025Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing ButtSelf
2024Scala!!!Self
2023The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon HeartMusic
2019Swans: Where Does a Body End?Self
2018Nightmare CinemaOriginal Music Composer
2018SonderDirector
2016ImponderableMusic
2015Chuy, The Wolf ManOriginal Music Composer
2015The 1000 Eyes of Dr MaddinMusic
2015NorfolkOriginal Music Composer
2013The Blue EyesMusic
2013ExposedMusic
2012The Hardcore Collection(archive footage)
2011Seeking the Monkey KingMusic
2011Blank CitySelf
2009ArcherOriginal Music Composer
2009NYC FoetusHimself
2006CannibalMusic
2006Kill Your Idols: More.Self
2004The Venture Bros.Original Music Composer
2004Kill Your IdolsSelf
2002D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent ArtistHimself
1998The Atrocity ExhibitionOriginal Music Composer
1997Don't Bring A DogHimself
1993MaleHimself / Foetus
1990Kiss Napoleon GoodbyeMusic
1990PierceMusic
1989The Gun Is LoadedMusic
1988The Sound of ProgressHimself
1987Submit to Me Now
1986FingeredMusic
1986Submit to Me
1985Where Evil DwellsMusic
1985Stray DogsMusic
1985You Killed Me FirstMusic
1985Woman at the WheelMusic
1984The Right Side of My Brain
1983Goodbye 42nd StreetMusic
—What You Could Not VisualiseSelf
—Zola Jesus with JG Thirlwell & Mivos Quartet

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