Primus bassman/mainstay Les Claypool uses the occasion of his fifth strictly solo outing to strip his musical instincts almost to the bone; guitars are almost non-existent, with Skerik's sax and the sitar/theremin work of Gabby La La...more.
Les Claypool fans can be snobs sometimes, not wanting Les to change and critize his works regardless of how much better than are than anything Primus has done (C2B3, Oysterhead). I saw Les last night with his Fancy Band (Including Skierk...more.
This CD really speaks for the strides that Les has made professionally and creatively. He gained alot from knowing the people to bring together to make the music he feels. His drum work is even impressive on this one. Great sound...more.
Good album, has that Sausage - Riddles Are Abound Tonight feel to it because of the saxaphone but also the most Zappa sounding record hes put out, which is a plus. Get it, get stoned, chill back. Dont buy it if youre...more.
I've been a Primus fan for a long time, and I've always noted the Residents influence. I think that it comes through more on this record than any other that Claypool has done, which is exciting to me. I...more.