Primus Tracks
Josh, Frankie, & Soya
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Primus Tracks chronicles the recordings of the rock band Primus, one track at a time. Join Josh, Frankie, & Primus friend/assistant Tim Soya as they create the ultimate Primus companion - for beginners and hardcore fans alike.
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MAR 25, 2024
Peter Libby & "Welcome to this World" Demo
In this super-sized episode, we discuss the 1985/86 Primus demo tape informally titled Welcome To This World, and set it against its time period in the development of the band. From there, we welcome Peter Libby to the show. Peter drummed for Primus...
86 MIN
MAR 18, 2024
Primate Demo 1984 - Frankie's Tape Collection
We sample Frankie's newly-acquired 1984 Primate demo tape and give context to its origin, as well as comparing the primordial Primus tunes to what they'd become on official studio releases. Who knew that so many tunes were nearly fully formed as early...
45 MIN
MAR 11, 2024
Oysterhead Tour and Bonus Tracks
Surprise! We're not quite through with Oysterhead yet. Weexamine the two "bonus" Oysterhead tracks created by Stewart Copeland shortly after the 2001 tour wrapped. Soya phones in from yet another hotel room and tells stories from the Oysterhead...
71 MIN
MAR 4, 2024
Oysterhead - Owner of the World
We wrap up our coverage of the sole studio release from Oysterhead in style with Owner of the World, a sunny day feel-good track that closes the record in fine form. How does the album stack up for you? What lasting takeaways do you draw from the...
37 MIN
FEB 26, 2024
Oysterhead - The Grand Pecking Order
We've reached the title track of Oysterhead's lone studio album, and its medieval bent invites comparisons between the futility of feudalism and modern capitalism. Les Claypool uses classic and crass imagery to expose our class system, while...
43 MIN
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