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PODCAST

Primus Tracks

Josh, Frankie, & Soya

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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All Episodes

33:53

Wounded Knee

Primus Tracks ·

2020/10/29

An unexpected Tim Alexander composition divides the two halves of Pork Soda. We get into the specifics of the recording of this track, which occurred separately from the rest of the album, try to get into the mind of one Tim Alexander, and spend some time with the only known live performance of the track. I WAS THERE!

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53:46

Nature Boy w/ Louis Ortega

Primus Tracks ·

2020/10/23

Nature Boy, an enigmatic track that delights and confounds when it rears its hydra heads in concert. Senior bass analyst Louis Ortega drops in to demonstrate its many memorable bass licks, and we all hail Tim Alexander for his transcendent drumming.

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48:28

The Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon w/ Anthony Garcia

Primus Tracks ·

2020/10/15

A standout offering from Pork Soda, The Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon serves as a companion piece to Fish On and provides just as many delights. Our ol' pal Anthony Garcia joins in the fun to examine the monster drum sound, understated bass (until that massive solo) and the overall ambiance. Bonus points if you have that shirt!

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58:42

DMV

Primus Tracks ·

2020/10/08

Pork Soda is a bass clinic that demands an expert, therefore, junior bass analyst Matt Hunter joins Primus Tracks for a trip to the DMV. What's up with all the tapping, and why does it make so much sense? How is Tim so precise? Just what the hell is Larry doing (again)? We dig into it and postulate as to why it's such a live rarity. Call it...pointless.

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39:48

Bob

Primus Tracks ·

2020/10/01

Josh and Frankie take on arguably the darkest of Primus Tracks, and delve into what gives Pork Soda such a reputation. They also take apart the lyrics and how they match with the accompanying quasi-blues riffs. Even for Primus, it's kind of a weird one. Fish on!

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49:58

Welcome To This World

Primus Tracks ·

2020/09/24

Welcome to Track 3 from Pork Soda, in which Josh and Frankie delve deep into Primus history to find the origins of this track, and Frankie's lyrical interpretation opens up a whole new world for Josh! This is one of the most sinister-sounding tracks in Primus history, and they're ready to take it on!@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter spread the word!

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43:23

My Name Is Mud

Primus Tracks ·

2020/09/17

We've arrived at 1993's Pork Soda! Josh and Frankie get into some of the circumstances around the recording of the album and tackle the first single from the album, which is nearly ubiquitous at Primus shows and on playlists. We are back at it with track origins, recording equipment, live history, music&lyrics, and how it all comes together. Wipe off your feet, grab a can of swine, and enjoy.

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48:55

Miscellaneous Debris with Ron Rigler

Primus Tracks ·

2020/09/07

Ron Rigler, engineer behind Miscellaneous Debris, joins us once again to delve into the recording of this little slab of Primus covers from 1992. We go track by track about the sound, the studios, and our appreciations for the originals in the lineup. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter

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75:22

Gabby La La in Claypool Country

Primus Tracks ·

2020/09/03

Gabby La La traces musical journey from childhood to her teenage years and into the gigging that helped land her a spot touring and recording with Les Claypool, friendships with Buckethead and Bernie Worrell, and why, when asked if you have some songs, you always say yes. Find Gabby and her music at gabbylala.com and on Instagram @gabbylalamusic.

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67:02

Animation Academy w/ Webster Colcord

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/31

Animator Webster Colcord created a caricature of Les for a Beats Antique video, which opened the door to further collaboration on the videos for Bubbles Burst (CLD) and Candyman (Primus). He walks us through the processes and challenges of stop motion animation and shares some insights into working with Les Claypool. Find Webster's work on Instagram @webstercolcord and at https://vimeo.com/webstercolcord

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79:26

Capturing Claypool w/ Jay Blakesberg

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/27

Renowned photographer Jay Blakesberg gives us a tour behind the scenes and the lens via his book, To Defy the Laws of Tradition: A Photographic Archive of Primus & Les Claypool - Jay dishes on the stories behind some of the photo sessions therein, and provides insight into the creative and collaborative processes with Les Claypool. Bonus: The book is marked down from $110 to $65 from now until the end of September 2020! Help Jay get his garage space back! Listen to the pod for details, or find us on

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39:01

Los Bastardos

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/24

The bastards are back, and they've brought their friends. Josh and Frankie provide info on the eight (!) guest musicians on this track, which wraps up our outing on the Seas of Cheese, as well as how such a convention of great minds came about.

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48:27

Fish On

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/20

Josh and Frankie define the symbolism of the instrumentation of this track, which is just three fishing stories sewn together. OR IS IT?! There's more beneath the surface, and Josh lures it to the surface while Frankie reels in some live clips of Fish On from over the years, including as far back as 1990!

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56:36

Sathington Waltz / Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers...

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/17

Anthony Garcia returns to get us to the bottom of the success of this Primus live staple. What makes it so catchy? Why does it get everyone fired up? WHERE IS THE BLUE ROOM?! We dig into it all, and Josh realizes he knows more about drug slang than he probably should.

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58:55

Tommy The Cat Part 2 w/ Louis Ortega

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/09

We bring it home for this monster Primus track with an examination of latter-day performances, lyrics, and a run through Frankie's favorite live Tommy moments. Plus, the Primus Mystery of the week!

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57:22

Tommy The Cat Part 1 w/ Louis Ortega

Primus Tracks ·

2020/08/04

PART ONE of TWO in which Josh, Frankie, and Senior Bass Analyst Louis Ortega discuss and deconstruct Tommy The Cat, perhaps the pinnacle of all Primus tracks. Louis demonstrates the many different interpretations of that legendary bass riff, and we take a trip through the history of the track up to 1997. Much more to come in Part Two. SAY BABY!

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41:20

Is It Luck?

Primus Tracks ·

2020/07/27

Josh and Frankie have a podcast. Is it luck?They decode Primus's most chaotic track. Is it luck?Frankie has the track's history. Is it luck?Josh is unnerved by the track's sexual energy. Is it luck?WELL, IS IT?@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter.

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43:12

Eleven

Primus Tracks ·

2020/07/19

Stranger Things fans, it's your favorite Primus track! Josh is particularly fired up for this one - the sneaky time signature and the philosophical underpinnings of the lyrics come to the fore. Frankie reveals the 1986 demo that first captured this track in a radically different form, and we tackle another Primus mystery!@primustracks on instagram and twitter.

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48:41

Jerry Was A Race Car Driver

Primus Tracks ·

2020/07/13

We've reached Jerry, the gateway track for many Primus fans, and the most-performed Primus Track in a live setting. Once again, we get into live history and varying versions, the musical and lyrical content, and the music video - there's so much info that we can't keep our heads on straight! Try to keep up as we deconstruct this immortal Primus tune.@primustracks on Instagram & Twitter.

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48:10

American Life

Primus Tracks ·

2020/07/06

American Life - a titan of a track that is a latter day live staple. Josh and Frankie get into its varied live history, the extended versions, what makes it a crowd pleaser, and the lyrics. Hoo boy, the lyrics. They could have talked all day about the social issues raised by the lyrics, but settled on using this track as an example of why Primus is not a joke/cartoon band. Plus, father/son bonding moments via Primus!@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to

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