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NEW PRIMUS ALBUM!!!

#22
I personally like it alot. It has a lot of characteristics of many of claypool's other albums. I've heard some frizzle fry, some antipop, some oysterhead, fungi and foe, and maybe a touch of the brown album. On of the best things about Primus though is that none of their albums ever sound extremely similar. It's awesome. Some people aren't happy with the new album because it doesn't sound like "old Primus" and they think Claypool's solo album feel played too much of a part in it, but it's been 11 years...of course les as well as the other members of Primus are going to grow and expand their styles. Who are we to expect them not to add to what they've previously done? They always maintain a way of sounding different each time and yet sounding like Primus. I think it's great.
 
#24
I'm hearing some serious Buckethead-esque guitar work from Ler on a couple tracks. Not a bad thing if you ask me. There are several songs I'm really digging and others I'm sure I'll be digging shortly. Glad I was able to catch them a couple months ago to hear some of these live. 2 I remember specifically are 'Last Salmon Man' and 'Lee Van Cleefe', both of which I love.

Everybody go buy it!
 
#25
I've gotta be honest, I'm not the biggest Primus fan, but when I heard that they had a new album coming out, I anticipated it. I loved Jerry Was A Racecar Driver, as well as a bunch of their other tracks. My Name Is Mud, Tommy the Cat, DMV, etc... but when I heard this CD, I was severely disappointed. From a producer's standpoint, I thought the mixing was awful. The bass is absolutely prominent, but I think that's the only thing. I can't hear or make out most of the vocal, I can't appreciate any guitar or drum lines underneath the bass, and it's just hard to get through. I understand Les and how he's very individual in terms of style but it was hard for me to even appreciate it. Guess I'll just stick with PORK SODA.
 
#29
My first listen I wasn't overly impressed. It reminded me too much of his solo stuff (which I do like too, btw) but not Primus-y enough. Having heard it several times now, I am really enjoying it. I like how they've evolved & how the tunes are put together. It's totally grown on me. Listen to it 4 or 5 times. If you still don't like it, listen to it 4 or 5 more times.....
 
#30
Darth Handsome said:
My first listen I wasn't overly impressed. It reminded me too much of his solo stuff (which I do like too, btw) but not Primus-y enough. Having heard it several times now, I am really enjoying it. I like how they've evolved & how the tunes are put together. It's totally grown on me. Listen to it 4 or 5 times. If you still don't like it, listen to it 4 or 5 more times.....
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Bingo. It's definitely a grower. The Last Salmon Man in particular is a cracking tune, as are Lee Van Cleef and Moron TV. Admittedly a bit of filler here and there, but overall a great album. Jay Lane has got some great hi-hat work going on, and Larry...well Primus was never about the guitar.

Saw them a few months back and they just about blew the roof off. If you are a bass player and you can't find anything to enjoy on this record, then you're playing the wrong instrument :)
 
#32
cactusPhan39 said:
I happen to have acquired a copy of the new album and let me tell you all that its incredible... it is definitely more straightforward but thats not to poo poo on their jamming. But i am a jam band freak so....
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There it is. I think they've done a good job here of bridging the gap between jamming & doing something you can record & release.

As for Ler, love his playing, always have, & I love it here too. A truly underappreciated guitar player.
 
#33
Darth Handsome said:
There it is. I think they've done a good job here of bridging the gap between jamming & doing something you can record & release.

As for Ler, love his playing, always have, & I love it here too. A truly underappreciated guitar player.
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I found my Possessed 'Seven Churches' vinyl a while back. Had a good old chuckle at the angry, bullet-belt and studs poses on the back of the record. Wonder if he ever listens to that old stuff. Would never have guessed then where he'd have ended up now.
 
#35
Tituscrow said:
Saw them a few months back and they just about blew the roof off. If you are a bass player and you can't find anything to enjoy on this record, then you're playing the wrong instrument :)
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Quite the contrary friend! Just because you're a bass player doesn't mean that you're immediately impressed by anything Claypool spews out! I loved a lot of their older stuff, but I don't find anything too enticing about this new album in particular. The mix sounds somewhat muffled and sloppy, and I don't think his vocals go anywhere special other than in that strange low register he's notorious for, but with a variety of effects involved.
 
#36
mantrabass said:
Quite the contrary friend! Just because you're a bass player doesn't mean that you're immediately impressed by anything Claypool spews out! I loved a lot of their older stuff, but I don't find anything too enticing about this new album in particular. The mix sounds somewhat muffled and sloppy, and I don't think his vocals go anywhere special other than in that strange low register he's notorious for, but with a variety of effects involved.
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Listen to it again.
 
#37
mantrabass said:
Quite the contrary friend! Just because you're a bass player doesn't mean that you're immediately impressed by anything Claypool spews out! I loved a lot of their older stuff, but I don't find anything too enticing about this new album in particular. The mix sounds somewhat muffled and sloppy, and I don't think his vocals go anywhere special other than in that strange low register he's notorious for, but with a variety of effects involved.
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Well, I am constantly impressed by what he 'spews' out. Yes, like most players of his calibre, he is prone to the odd bit of over indulgent filler, but when something like Lee Van Cleef or Last Salmon Man kicks in, you are reminded of why he is such a top, top player. Plus, he's knocking on a bit now and I guess has too much professional pride to just play it safe and churn out Frizzle Fry part 9.

As Darth says, listen to it again. On headphones. Loud. It is a fantastic album. I'm probably on my 20th listen and I'm still smiling whilst listening and not pressing 'skip' :)
 
#38
mantrabass said:
Quite the contrary friend! Just because you're a bass player doesn't mean that you're immediately impressed by anything Claypool spews out! I loved a lot of their older stuff, but I don't find anything too enticing about this new album in particular. The mix sounds somewhat muffled and sloppy, and I don't think his vocals go anywhere special other than in that strange low register he's notorious for, but with a variety of effects involved.
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Not sure what you're listening through, but the mix is perfectly fine. The overall production is also great, in my opinion.

This album, without a doubt, has some of Les's best vocal work.
 
#39
The lyrics are great, too bad I literally can't hear any of them. Apart from that, the album is phenomenal. I don't listen to Seas of Cheese much (sue me) because of the god awful mixing, but Green Naugahyde is much better. Great bass and a lot of interesting ideas permeate the recording. Their best work since Pork Soda for sure.
 
#40
I haven't heard the new album but if it is anything like the long extended jams they played at their show last year I doubt I will like it that much. I don't really dig Les as a jam musician. I have seen a couple of his different jam bands and they really don't do much for me. I appreciate his oddball song writing so much.

Then again this is just my opinion and if you dig that is awesome!
 

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