The first Primus album to achieve much widespread airplay (thanks to its release on a major), and the one that broke them on MTV, Sailing the Seas of Cheese completely redefined the possibilities of the electric bass in ock music for those who'd never heard the group before. Slapping like a funk player, but strumming power chords and finger-tapping like a metal guitar hero, Les Claypool coaxed sounds from his instrument that had rarely if ever been made the focus of a ock band. Claypool's riffs were so full and dominant that they hardly needed to be doubled by guitarist Larry LaLonde (and wouldn't have had the same effect anyway), which freed him up on most songs to launch into dissonant, atonal solos that essentially functioned as texture, complementing Claypool's oddly whimsical sense of melody. The combination results in a weird atmosphere that could be transformed into something dark or eerie, but Claypool's thin, nasal voice and demented blue-collar persona place the record firmly in the realm of the cheerfully bizarre. The compositions are mostly riff-driven, fleshing out their heavy metal roots with prog rock tricks from Rush and Frank Zappa, as well as the /p>
ovelty side of Zappa's sense of humor. The willful goofiness may alienate some listeners, but it can also obscure some genuinely dark humor, and it never detracts from the band's frequently stunning musicianship. Somewhat analogous to jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Claypool hasn't inspired many direct imitators because of his tremendous feats of dexterity. But his stature as a virtuoso able to take his instrument into previously undreamed-of realms is without question. Though Sailing the Seas of Cheese tones down Primus' penchant for jamming, it's the tightest, most song-oriented representation of their jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind style.
...I first saw Primus live in the early 90s back on the east coast when they were opening for Fishbone in this big-ass venue in DC..."Tommy the Cat" was the first jam they played and as soon as Les Claypool struck the first note on his bass, the pit started bunny-hopping until the end of the set..."*Sailing the Seas of Cheese*":http://www.thestore24.com/Music/Album.aspx?p_id=P+++++5181&a_id=R++...
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Suck on ThisFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchSuck on This Live album by Primus Released November 1989 Recorded February 25 and March 5, 1989 at the Berkeley Square in Berkeley, California Genre Alternative rockFunk metalAlternative Metal Length 43:34 Label Prawn Song Records Producer(s) Matt Winegar and Bob Cock Professional reviews All Music Guide link Primus ...
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So I recently purchased the new Primus DVD entitled Blame It On The Fish: An Abstract Look At The 2003 Primus Tour de Fromage. Now if you are a primus fan it is a must watch tons of rare soundchecks and footage, Les Jamming out to Rooundabout (Yes). Now for everyone else will watching this dvd make you like primus, probably not, but if you do happen to enjoy the occational T.H.C. relief, this i...
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This is one of my favorite albums. I got this years ago, and I always liked it, but listening to it now with more of a technical appreciation makes it even better. The sound of this band is so unique, and I've never heard anyone else even try to emulate them. Because Primus is the only band with this sound, electric redneck isn't a legitimate genre.The bass drives the songs, but it's truly amaz...
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Those of you that have been following my posts this year know that it hasn't been the best of years in the Groon household. We've been dealing with a kid diagnosed with arthritis, financial woes, and the sudden death of a minivan, resulting in having to buy two vehicles, bringing on more financial woes. Those of you who have times like this know that, whenever things start looking better, it'...
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Suck on ThisFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchSuck on This Live album by Primus Released November 1989 Recorded February 25 and March 5, 1989 at the Berkeley Square in Berkeley, California Genre Alternative rockFunk metalAlternative Metal Length 43:34 Label Prawn Song Records Producer(s) Matt Winegar and Bob Cock Professional reviews All Music Guide link Primus ...
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...I first saw Primus live in the early 90s back on the east coast when they were opening for Fishbone in this big-ass venue in DC..."Tommy the Cat" was the first jam they played and as soon as Les Claypool struck the first note on his bass, the pit started bunny-hopping until the end of the set..."*Sailing the Seas of Cheese*":http://www.thestore24.com/Music/Album.aspx?p_id=P+++++5181&a_id=R++...
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today i woke up with some need for slap bass stuff.... so my car's speakers were crunched by primus' pork soda..... driving in rush hour in mexico city may help to think stupid things..... like... do you think that larry laLonde was a happy guitarrist?.... standing next to les claypool?.... it was hard, i think .... he's an amazing guitarist... but.... primus is not the classic rock band with a le
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This is one of my favorite albums. I got this years ago, and I always liked it, but listening to it now with more of a technical appreciation makes it even better. The sound of this band is so unique, and I've never heard anyone else even try to emulate them. Because Primus is the only band with this sound, electric redneck isn't a legitimate genre.The bass drives the songs, but it's truly amaz...
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In honor of the most revered race car driving event of the year, here's a look at how a man named Les Claypool decided to put the sport to song.Between the cheesy intro (pun absolutely intended) the crazy pits,and the sweet, sweet bass of Claypool, this makes me really wish I had been born 20 years earler. It also makes me really want to see Primus live.
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So I recently purchased the new Primus DVD entitled Blame It On The Fish: An Abstract Look At The 2003 Primus Tour de Fromage. Now if you are a primus fan it is a must watch tons of rare soundchecks and footage, Les Jamming out to Rooundabout (Yes). Now for everyone else will watching this dvd make you like primus, probably not, but if you do happen to enjoy the occational T.H.C. relief, this i...
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