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AlexLifesonexperience · 14th July 2009

Primus is an American Rock Band composed of Singer/Bassist Les Claypool, Drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander, and Guitarist Larry LaLonde. Primus' sound is hard to classify, while normally being somewhat Funk-Metal or Alt-Metal, critics have said things such as "Thrash Fuck meets Don Knotts Jr." Their diverse sound has earned them fans in many different sub-genres of rock. Primus is known for strange lyrics and music, and Les Claypool's often amazing bass playing. Former members include Brian "Brain" Mantia and Jay Lane on drums and Todd Huth on guitar.

Suck On This-1989

"John The Fisherman" "Tommy The Cat" which would become popular on Frizzle Fry and Sailing The Seas of Cheese, respectively
"Pudding Time"
"Frizzle Fry"

Frizzle Fry-1990

"John The Fisherman"
"Too Many Puppies"
"Mr. Knowitall"
"Spaghetti Western"

Sailing The Seas of Cheese-1991

"Jerry Was A Racecar Driver"
"Tommy The Cat"
"American Life"
"Those Damned Blue Collar Tweekers"

Pork Soda-1993

"Hamburger Train"
"My Name Is Mud"
"Bob"
"DMV"

Tales From The Punchbowl-1995

"Wynona's Big Brown Beaver"
"Professor Nutbutter's House of Treats"
"Southbound Pachyderm"
"Mrs.Blaileen"

The Brown Album-1997

"Over The Falls"
"Shake Hands With Beef"
"Fisticuffs"
"Kalamazoo"

Antipop-1999

"Lacquer Head"
"The Antipop"
"Ballad of Bodacious"
"Eclectic Electric"

So guys, I know this isn't the best attempt at a megathread, but what do you think? What are you favorite songs, or albums. I think Primus is pretty comparable to Rush if you think about it. They made pretty progressive music, had one of the best bassists ever, and the drummer and guitarist for both bands are amazing.

**pie_is_good** · 14th July 2009

Did you know that when Ciff Burton from Metallica died, Les Claypool went to try out to be the new bassist, but they said he was too good?

Yeah he's an awesome bassist.

AlexLifesonexperience · 14th July 2009

Yeah I heard that. Imagine if they would have let him in. *shudder*

**Luxo** · 14th July 2009

Primus rocks

DualReaver · 14th July 2009

pie_is_good posted:

Did you know that when Ciff Burton from Metallica died, Les Claypool went to try out to be the new bassist, but they said he was too good?

Yeah he's an awesome bassist.

omg I didn't know that

Also, Primus is fucking amazing!

Ryder1337 · 14th July 2009

Nothing about Brain?

AlexLifesonexperience · 14th July 2009

What do you mean, I see plenty about Brian ;)

**Vedicardi** · 14th July 2009

The Heckler is awesome

**Oscar_SP** · 14th July 2009

The riffs in John The Fisherman are CRAZY.

Heavymetalman · 14th July 2009

I play Bass, but guitar mostley
BUT WHEN I PLAY BASS YOU'D BETTER BE DAMN SURE ITS PRIMUS ;)

**pie_is_good** · 15th July 2009

I wish I had a bass. I sometimes play my guitar like a bass, but it just isn't the same...

En-Guage · 15th July 2009

Primus are weird man

but they got some awesome video where a farmer has a fiddle off with the devil

It's kickass

**Funcoot** · 15th July 2009

Primus sucks! :D

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**Primus8** · 15th July 2009

Despite my name, I never was a big fan of Primus. I always just thought their name was cool

Funcoot posted:

Primus sucks! :D

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He actually likes them a lot

wikipedia posted:

Primus began selling out local clubs with their out-of-control live act and irreverent approach to music (their catchphrase was "Primus sucks!").

Louie XVI · 15th July 2009

Kazumi is dumb.

I like Miscellaneous Debris

Edited:

Kazumi is dumb.

I like Miscellaneous Debris

AlexLifesonexperience · 15th July 2009

"Anybody wanna hear anything from The Brown Album?" ... "Yeah, me neither"

**Funcoot** · 15th July 2009

AlexLifesonexperience posted:

"Anybody wanna hear anything from The Brown Album?" ... "Yeah, me neither"

Some people can't tell if he's serious or not. I'm not quite sure either.

I do like Puddin' Taine, Over the Falls, and Shake Hands With Beef though.

**gnome** · 15th July 2009

Primus kicks ass.

Ryder1337 · 15th July 2009

AlexLifesonexperience posted:

"Anybody wanna hear anything from The Brown Album?" ... "Yeah, me neither"

Haha, The Brown Album sucks. I think it's Brain's fault.

**Funcoot** · 15th July 2009

Ryder1337 posted:

Haha, The Brown Album sucks. I think it's Brain's fault.

Over the Falls is genius.

**SilverHammer** · 15th July 2009

dun na na na na

TOO MANY PUUPPIIIEESSSS

Ryder1337 · 15th July 2009

Funcoot posted:

Over the Falls is genius.

Good song, still a bad album.

Biz · 16th July 2009

You know I've heard of this band a lot, and never checked them out.

I'm liking what I'm hearin' though. (Downloaded Sailing in Cheese or w/e)

**Ian D** · 16th July 2009

Probably the only band mutually liked by all music lovers.

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Funcoot posted:

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"Primus sucks" is their slogan.

AlexLifesonexperience · 16th July 2009

Definitely a musician's band.

**Jacklus** · 16th July 2009

Primus is just way to fucking awesome.

Volokh · 16th July 2009

I play bass. Of course I love Primus.

**Jacklus** · 20th July 2009

Awesome bass at well the whole song, but especially at 1:09 and 2:45. One of my favourite songs

QuadCoreGman · 20th July 2009

Funcoot posted:

Primus sucks! :D

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This makes me laugh.

**blackdenton** · 20th July 2009

Les was guest DJ on Litium, Sirius 24 XM 54 and of course the iPhone and iPod Touch App.

He talked about how on tour with Alice in Chains he came onto stage while they were playing "The Rooster" in a chicken costume and they pelted him with eggs.

**Jacklus** · 20th July 2009

Just like in Woodstock where he was performing My Name is Mud and he got pelted with mud. Les replied "The song is called "My Name Is Mud", but keep the mud to yourselves you son-of-a-bitch" and then after "You know, when you throw things onstage, its a sign of small and insignificant genitalia."