https://www.spreaker.com/show/primus-tracksenMusicCopyright Josh Baldhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50030bb9a6da0bec44fed93de0947259.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/primus-tracksSun, 02 Aug 2026 22:20:18 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaJosh Baldprimustrackspod@gmail.comA Primus companion.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ol-grizz-a-handful-of-nuggs--73346551
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KZSU: https://youtu.be/iIMh_2KH6MY

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Note: we discuss the mysterious appearance of HEllbound 17 1/2 at the first Claypool Gold show, and behold! There is audio evidence: https://youtu.be/unlrRsnkZGk?si=i3kzl7-u2lPT0Ld2&t=6872

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I mean, it's mostly new. Handful of Nuggs is already out there on Youtube and other streamers, with a vinyl edition on the way. Collecting four tracks: a new studio song, a studio cover of Holy Diver with Puddles, and previously-released Little Lord Fentanyl and a performance of Duchess, the EP will tide us over until an announced Primus album in 2027.We get into the details of the release and what it means for the upcoming tour, and the future of all these Claypool projects. Go buy stuf!

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I mean, it's mostly new. Handful of Nuggs is already out there on Youtube and other streamers, with a vinyl edition on the way. Collecting four tracks: a new studio song, a studio cover of Holy Diver with Puddles, and previously-released Little Lord Fentanyl and a performance of Duchess, the EP will tide us over until an announced Primus album in 2027.We get into the details of the release and what it means for the upcoming tour, and the future of all these Claypool projects. Go buy stuf!

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Burn your money ]]>2377primusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cld-bubbles-burst--71961427
Sean Lennon on NPR's All Songs Considered: https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/06/03/480451184/all-songs-1-sean-lennons-surreal-ode-to-michael-jacksons-pet-chimp-bubbles

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Sean Lennon on NPR's All Songs Considered: https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/06/03/480451184/all-songs-1-sean-lennons-surreal-ode-to-michael-jacksons-pet-chimp-bubbles

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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70649356Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:08:14 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaWe resume our Monolith of Phobos coverage with Mr. Wright, which contains a very Beatle-esque bass lick that drives a lyrical story about a distasteful voyeur. Kello Gonzlez zjoins us to model the bass part and to explain Les Claypool's singular...
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Rich discusses the creative and collaborative processes for the comic book, including some abandoned concepts, and how his numerous influences led to what we will soon hold in our hands. 

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Burn your money ]]>2654cld,lesclaypool,music,seanlennon,weirdmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cld-cricket-and-the-genie-movements-i-ii-w-jerry-roscher--70227397at every single CLD show thus far. Josh's longtime pal Jerry Roscher drops by the pod to discuss why these tracks and this album as a whole speak to him so deeply; for him, it's the sense of melody and songwriting that Sean Lennon brings and how it incorporates with all things Claypool. Great talk about the musical influences and the lyrical narrative!

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Buzz Aldrin on CSPAN

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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69851875Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:05:02 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaIn 2016, Les Claypool had some time away from Primus and invited Sean Lennon to Rancho Relaxo; Sean had guested on some Primus encores during their 2015 summer tour and jammed backstage with Les, where a connection was born. They fished, drank pinot,...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69344297Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:10:26 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaWE WERE THERE at the Fox Theater on December 30 & 31, 2025, to witness Primus send in the clowns over two nights of inspired musical madness. We detail how it all went down, and preview what we already know for 2026: Claypool Lennon Delirium...
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If you're in the Bay Area, you can catch Robi drumming for numerous blues bands around town, including regular gigs at The Saloon on Grant Avenue: https://thesaloonsf.com/the-bands


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Burn your money ]]>3709curveball,drums,peterlibby,primus,robibeanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primus-dna-rush--68760626Rush as a major component of the Primus makeup. Gerry Schramm of the Something For Nothing podcast joins us to make sense of it all, including where to hear elements of each band's hallmarks in the music of the other, the enduring friendship between the two bands, and their commonalities, including killing the party by putting on their albums. 

Rush fans: Where should Primus fans unfamiliar with the band start?

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Burn your money ]]>2761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ofaf-kazoo--68303488
For another great story about a dog, read The Mixer by PG Wodehouse.

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In this week's overview we provide the contemporary context for the release with notes about the album, tour, and promotional aspects. Most of the music for this record had already been composed for two disparate projects: a video game about mushrooms (fungi) and a movie about a killer wild boar (foe), so we'll examine how that affects our reception. 

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In this week's overview we provide the contemporary context for the release with notes about the album, tour, and promotional aspects. Most of the music for this record had already been composed for two disparate projects: a video game about mushrooms (fungi) and a movie about a killer wild boar (foe), so we'll examine how that affects our reception. 

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Toaster joins to share his experience at Tipitina's in New Orleans 2003, where the Frog Brigade played for 3.5 hours, ending at 4:30am. This is a favorite of Frankie's, and these two geek out on the Frog Brigade era as we samples numerous portions of this legendary show that features numerous guests, song teases and partials, and bastardized versions of some classics. 

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Toaster joins to share his experience at Tipitina's in New Orleans 2003, where the Frog Brigade played for 3.5 hours, ending at 4:30am. This is a favorite of Frankie's, and these two geek out on the Frog Brigade era as we samples numerous portions of this legendary show that features numerous guests, song teases and partials, and bastardized versions of some classics. 

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Kello demonstrates the "five minute" interpretation of the bass line, and we dig into taking risks, the rewards, and why it matters. 

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We also play an excerpt from Les's book tour in Iowa City. That evening was captured by the radio program Live At Prairie Lights and is archived here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/797265

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We also play an excerpt from Les's book tour in Iowa City. That evening was captured by the radio program Live At Prairie Lights and is archived here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/797265

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You can join in the fun by simply listening in, syncing the youtube video with the podcast ep at the 12:52 mark in the audio, or viewing the synced video at the Patreon site (see "Burn your money" link below).

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Primus have released Little Lord Fentanyl, the first track to include newly-minted drummer John Hoffman. The track was a part of the final drum auditions for Hoffman and Borlai, who each composed drum tracks for the song. We discuss the workings of the tune and the lyrical content in a knee-jerk reaction mode, and what it possibly portends for Primus. 

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Primus have released Little Lord Fentanyl, the first track to include newly-minted drummer John Hoffman. The track was a part of the final drum auditions for Hoffman and Borlai, who each composed drum tracks for the song. We discuss the workings of the tune and the lyrical content in a knee-jerk reaction mode, and what it possibly portends for Primus. 

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• Its Brain (Mars Mechanics)
• Technology Doctor (MIRV)
• Darkside Whiplash (El Stew)
• Surf Mission (El Stew)
• B-boy Showcase (El Stew)
• The John Rocker Redemption Clause (No Forcefield)
• Claudius The God (No Forcefield)
• 9a (Mars Mechanics)
• Gonzography (Mars Mechanics)
• Don't Bite Contradiction Bomb (Gonervill)

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El Stew - No Hesitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y415bfxzoNc

No Forcefield - Lee's Oriental Massage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZqCqfViCug

No Forcefield - God is an Excuse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7-bbaQUS04

Marsupial's Belly Flop Breaks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4NQyZoYmj0

PhonosycographDISK Live at Slim's - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAKc2PAOkxk&t=7s

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• Its Brain (Mars Mechanics)
• Technology Doctor (MIRV)
• Darkside Whiplash (El Stew)
• Surf Mission (El Stew)
• B-boy Showcase (El Stew)
• The John Rocker Redemption Clause (No Forcefield)
• Claudius The God (No Forcefield)
• 9a (Mars Mechanics)
• Gonzography (Mars Mechanics)
• Don't Bite Contradiction Bomb (Gonervill)

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48 Hours To Go is another tune critical of the W administration and sticks with lyrics of its time. We dig into the time capsule lyrics and the heady jams that Brain brings to the fore. Plus, Josh is entranced by this week's live tracks, and Frankie gets help in solving a major Primus mystery. 

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48 Hours To Go is another tune critical of the W administration and sticks with lyrics of its time. We dig into the time capsule lyrics and the heady jams that Brain brings to the fore. Plus, Josh is entranced by this week's live tracks, and Frankie gets help in solving a major Primus mystery. 

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Here to provide a crash course in XTC And to describe what he hears of them in Primus is Xpert Mark Fisher, who maintains an XTC podcast, What Do You Call That Noise? and keeps the world apprised of the band via xtclimelight.com

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Rejoice, for there is new Primus! As part of the Sessanta tour celebrating Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday, Primus is supporting live and recorded a track with Maynard for the Sessanta E.P.P.P. We couldn't wait to discuss this track, the first new Primus recording in two years. We discuss its greater context in Sessanta, the tour, and the tune itself, which is certainly a departure from anything else in the band's established catalogue. Hop on a hippo and ride along! (Don't do that. Really.)

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Soya phones in from yet another hotel room and tells stories from the Oysterhead tour, including hanging with the men of Oysterhead and integrating with the Phish crew that largely staffed the tour, as well as the mysteries of Les's Shadow of a Man helmet, Trey's Matterhorn, and Stewart's snare drum sound. 

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Soya phones in from yet another hotel room and tells stories from the Oysterhead tour, including hanging with the men of Oysterhead and integrating with the Phish crew that largely staffed the tour, as well as the mysteries of Les's Shadow of a Man helmet, Trey's Matterhorn, and Stewart's snare drum sound. 

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In this episode, we chart the band's formation and development of the record, and we also do our due diligence to the record's first track, Little Faces, including mining the first performance for some nuggets that would resurface on this studio cut.

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Frankie hadn't heard this record before the episode, so tune in to see why we make so many Tool references with this music, and why it's an intriguing listen! The CD is hard to find, but the album is readily available on Youtube.

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We get into the details of the lyrics to better understand Les's approach here, and that leads to discussions of oysters and chicken strips. Why not.



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Soundboard recording

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bastards: intro to set tone then 2:30 for bridge
american life: 10:00 for jam and 11:30 for envelope delight. 12:20 for herv going balistic 15:50 for outro
FATS: 23:00 for "hell" example and 25:30 for guitar solo
Krinkle: 35:40 for outro
eleven: intro and 43:20 for epic jam
mud: 50:55 for guitar solo and outro
groundhog's day: 1:12:40 for buckethead vibe up to 1:13:20 for bass staccatos 1:13:26 for bass groove 1:14:00 for change in tempo 1:15:20 for bass aggression up to guitar descending harmony 1:17:45 for outro
Mr. Knowitall: 1:24:25 and 1:25:30 up to 1:27:00
Frizzle: 1:34:25 for climax
John: intro and 1:38:20 for bridge
pudding time: 1:58:00 for bridge that goes into heavy part
drum solo: 2:13:15speghuetti: intro and 2:23:00
Harold: 2:27:30 for second chorus prior to breakdown 2:30:30 for jam
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Frankie's highlights
bastards: intro to set tone then 2:30 for bridge
american life: 10:00 for jam and 11:30 for envelope delight. 12:20 for herv going balistic 15:50 for outro
FATS: 23:00 for "hell" example and 25:30 for guitar solo
Krinkle: 35:40 for outro
eleven: intro and 43:20 for epic jam
mud: 50:55 for guitar solo and outro
groundhog's day: 1:12:40 for buckethead vibe up to 1:13:20 for bass staccatos 1:13:26 for bass groove 1:14:00 for change in tempo 1:15:20 for bass aggression up to guitar descending harmony 1:17:45 for outro
Mr. Knowitall: 1:24:25 and 1:25:30 up to 1:27:00
Frizzle: 1:34:25 for climax
John: intro and 1:38:20 for bridge
pudding time: 1:58:00 for bridge that goes into heavy part
drum solo: 2:13:15speghuetti: intro and 2:23:00
Harold: 2:27:30 for second chorus prior to breakdown 2:30:30 for jam
Jerry: intro and 2:41:28 for second heavy part

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Running The Gauntlet is the opening track, and Tim Soya was there for most of the recording process! He sheds light on the atmosphere at Rancho Relaxo as Les put this record together and a revolving cast of guests turned up to contribute instrumentation; from there, we unpack the album opener.

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Running The Gauntlet is the opening track, and Tim Soya was there for most of the recording process! He sheds light on the atmosphere at Rancho Relaxo as Les put this record together and a revolving cast of guests turned up to contribute instrumentation; from there, we unpack the album opener.

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These two records vary in styles, but are ultimately the voices of the men who formed them. Todd's signature guitar riffage is all over Porch, and Tim's unmistakble, powerful drumming drives Laundry. These two CDs can be tough to find, so we run down some history, play samples, and explain why they're fit for inclusion in your Primus-adjacent collection.

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These two records vary in styles, but are ultimately the voices of the men who formed them. Todd's signature guitar riffage is all over Porch, and Tim's unmistakble, powerful drumming drives Laundry. These two CDs can be tough to find, so we run down some history, play samples, and explain why they're fit for inclusion in your Primus-adjacent collection.

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Alphabet Soup - Layin' Low in the Cut
Eskimo - The Further Adventures of Der Shrimpkin
Charlie Hunter Trio (1993)
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Shrimp Cocktail - A Prawn Song Appetizer

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DID YOU KNOW that Les and Ler first met as members of the band Blind Illusion? Probably. DID YOU KNOW that this recording and touring experience created a bond that would last for four decades? Probably. DID YOU KNOW that the story of Blind Illusion's first album, The Sane Asylum, is a key component to perhaps our greatest Primus Mystery of them all?! Probably not.

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DID YOU KNOW that Les and Ler first met as members of the band Blind Illusion? Probably. DID YOU KNOW that this recording and touring experience created a bond that would last for four decades? Probably. DID YOU KNOW that the story of Blind Illusion's first album, The Sane Asylum, is a key component to perhaps our greatest Primus Mystery of them all?! Probably not.

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On The Road w/ Tom Waits (1999)
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29898775Mon, 08 Jun 2020 15:15:05 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaThe fantastic JOE GORE joins us to talk the 80s SF Bay scene, early Primus, how Les Claypool molded his stage persona, and the Holy Mackerel experience. Find more about Joe at www.joegore.com @primustracks on instagram and twitter.
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28914610Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:41:54 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaWe round out Frizzle Fry with the Primus all-timer, Harold of the Rocks. We discuss the differing live versions, which lines are most fun to scream along to at shows, and how it's okay to make mistakes. Next episode we take one more look back at the...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28315727Mon, 25 May 2020 23:53:20 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaJosh and Frankie track a goofy segue and a sinister jam that can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. We dissect the music, the lyrics, and the spelling of the titles, and Frankie uncorks a rare demo for us to sample! @primustracks on Instagram &...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27667524Mon, 18 May 2020 14:27:34 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaIt's pudding time, children! Sound engineer and musician Anthony Garcia joins us to break down the musical elements of Pudding Time, and Frankie takes us on a journey through the many iterations of this track over the years. It's an anthem of inspired...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26023742Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:52:38 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaFrankie knows all about Mr. Knowitall. Josh takes a road trip. We dive deep into this crushing Frizzle Fry track, particularly regarding live performances, but we also discuss the lyrics, music, and wax poetic about why the music of Primus is so...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25750458Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:17:22 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaJosh and Frankie discuss musical & lyrical themes of Groundhog's Day, one of the most widely-performed tunes in the Primus repertoire. Frankie charts the evolution of the song in a live setting, and Josh invites you to get floored. Instagram &...
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25613955Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:48:55 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaJosh and Frankie take on the towering Frizzle Fry opener, To Defy The Laws Of Tradition - musical and lyrical themes, literary connections, and why this stands as an anthem for Primus and its fans. @primustracks on instagram and twitter.
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Burn your money ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25497629Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:51:32 +0000Josh, Frankie, & SoyaJosh and Frankie set sail to cover every Primus studio track...but you can't talk about Frizzle Fry without starting at Suck On This. It's unusual for a band's first official release to be a live album - Josh and Frankie delve into the background of...
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