Manchu: Evil Eye Fu

"Evil Eye" is a foundational anthem of the stoner rock genre, performed by the California-based band . Released as the opening track of their fourth studio album, The Action Is Go (1997), the song is widely considered one of the band's most iconic and influential works. Overview and Musical Style

Lyrically, the song personifies the "evil eye" superstition—a curse cast by a malevolent glare—as an unapproachable force with a destructive plan. Evil Eye Fu Manchu

Fans and critics often cite the song's opening "wah howl" and what some call "the greatest pick slide in recorded music" as standout technical moments. Themes and Cultural Impact "Evil Eye" is a foundational anthem of the