{"title":"Primus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Primus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimus formed in El Sobrante, California in 1984 around Les Claypool. The classic lineup featuring Larry LaLonde and Tim Alexander solidified by the late 1980s. They are widely cited as one of the most distinctive contemporary funk metal, progressive rock, and alternative rock acts - defying conventional genre categorization with their distinctive blend of funk, metal, progressive rock, country, and surreal experimental compositional approaches. Les Claypool's foundational virtuosic slap bass approach and eccentric vocal delivery has been influential on contemporary bassists. The band broke up in 2000 with reunion in 2003. Tim Alexander left the band multiple times across the band's history (replaced by Brain in 1996-2010, then returning), with the band settling on Alexander again from 2010-2024. Claypool has parallel work as Oysterhead (with Phish's Trey Anastasio and Police's Stewart Copeland, 2001), the Les Claypool Frog Brigade, Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Claypool Lennon Delirium (with Sean Lennon), and dozens of other parallel projects. They have continued releasing material across multiple decades. Their 2017 album The Desaturating Seven was based on a 1978 Italian children's book. Their foundational influence on contemporary funk metal, progressive rock, and broader alternative rock is widely cited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimus's sound combines funk metal, progressive rock, alternative rock, experimental rock, math rock, art rock, and avant-garde with Les Claypool's foundational virtuosic slap bass approach, eccentric vocal delivery, virtuosic dual guitar and drum arrangements (Larry LaLonde \/ Tim Alexander interplay), and varied compositional approaches drawing on Frank Zappa (influence) alongside funk, metal, country, and progressive rock traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuck on This (1989, Caroline) - live debut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrizzle Fry (1990, Caroline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailing the Seas of Cheese (1991, Interscope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Soda (1993, Interscope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTales from the Punchbowl (1995, Interscope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Album (1997, Interscope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhinoplasty (1998, Interscope) - covers EP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntipop (1999, Interscope)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen Naugahyde (2011, Prawn Song\/ATO) - reunion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Desaturating Seven (2017, ATO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaroline Records, Interscope Records, Prawn Song, and ATO Records pressings of the Primus catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings, with collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Primus typically start with Sailing the Seas of Cheese (1991) or Pork Soda (1993). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"primus-sailing-the-seas-of-cheese-vinyl","title":"Sailing the Seas of Cheese LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSailing the Seas of Cheese is the second studio album and major-label debut by the American rock band Primus, released on May 14, 1991. It spawned three singles: \"Jerry Was a Race Car Driver\", \"Tommy the Cat\", and \"Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers\". \"Jerry Was a Race Car Driver\" appeared in the video games ATV Offroad Fury, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater,[2][3] Rock Band 3,[4] and as downloadable content for Rocksmith 2014,[5] while \"American Life\" appears in Tony Hawk's Project 8,[6] as well as in the first season of True Detective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540913303735,"sku":"210000032836","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/primus-sailing-the-seas-of-cheese-lp.png?v=1781154700"},{"product_id":"primus-tales-from-the-punchbowl-vinyl","title":"Tales from the Punchbowl 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf course, the high-energy angular rhythms that Primus is known and loved for are as present as ever; they are just pulled off with greater zest and looser precision (if there is such a thing) than they have in the past. - AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540959932599,"sku":"210000036747","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3841112.jpg?v=1781154869"},{"product_id":"primus-pork-soda-vinyl","title":"Pork Soda 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePork Soda is the third studio album by the American funk metal band Primus, released April 20, 1993, certified Gold in September 1993 and certified Platinum in May 1997\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540960424119,"sku":"210000032837","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/primus-pork-soda-2lp.jpg?v=1781154869"},{"product_id":"primus-sailing-the-seas-of-cheese-cd","title":"Sailing the Seas of Cheese CD","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimus asserts their creativity in Sailing the Seas of Cheese, where playful basslines and quirky vocals collide with sharp wit. Each track delivers a vivid narrative, highlighted by frenetic guitar riffs in \"Jerry Was a Race Car Driver\" and the mischievous charm of \"Tommy the Cat.\" This newly mixed version infuses fresh life into their 1991 classic, allowing both devoted fans and newcomers to feel the impact of Primus's distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785679810743,"sku":"210000082503","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/143133.jpg?v=1783045633"},{"product_id":"primus-rhinoplasty-vinyl-180g","title":"Rhinoplasty 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimus putting their spin on songs by artists such as Stanley Clarke, Metallica, and Jerry Reed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785842897079,"sku":"210000059447","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/primus.jpg?v=1783046074"},{"product_id":"primus-suck-on-this-color-vinyl","title":"Suck on This LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuck on This is the debut album by the band Primus, originally released in 1989. At the time of recording, the featured lineup of bassist\/vocalist Les Claypool, guitarist Larry LaLonde and drummer Tim Alexander had only been playing together for \"about two months\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785901060279,"sku":"210000062994","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/suck.jpg?v=1783046237"},{"product_id":"primus-a-handful-of-nuggs-gold-vinyl","title":"A Handful of Nuggs LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimus lands hard with A Handful of Nuggs on gold vinyl. \"The Ol' Grizz\" races forward with bass that feels like a slap, and the unusual take on \"Holy Diver\" is jarring in a way that sticks. 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