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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

40:59

Sgt. Baker

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/29

RIGHT! Josh and Frankie march through Sgt Baker and discuss the first official PRIMUS MYSTERY: what are the original lyrics to this track, that one can hear on early live versions? LEFT! We delve into the herky-jerky music, Tim's drum approach, and the sources of lyrical inspiration, as well as Josh's favorite words to scream. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter!

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36:06

Here Come The Bastards

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/23

The bastards are coming, sure. But who are they? What do they want? What's their message? Find out as Josh and Frankie take on this Primus anthem. We get into the odd time signature, Tim's drumming approach, some excellent live versions (some with special guests), and we compare the 1991 and 2013 mixes!@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter

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57:10

Making of Seas Of Cheese with Ron Rigler

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/17

Special guest Ron Rigler, who engineered the first four Primus studio releases, joins us to talk about the making of Sailing The Seas Of Cheese, the Primus major label debut. He dishes on the challenges of making the record, how he helped the band achieve its vision, and gives us long-sought information on topics such as:-the fable 13 minute version of Los Bastardos-working with Tom Waits-Tracks left off the recordThis one's big, guys! Even Frankie learned some new information! Enjoy!@primustracks

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42:01

Seas Of Cheese

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/14

We're out of the Frizzle Frying pan and into the Seas Of Cheese. We put on our snorkels and explore the origins and recording of the album, and Frankie shares album press kit material. Josh describes his associations to the Seas Of Cheese track, and as usual, we explore live versions, musical and lyrical themes to the Seas Of Cheese track as well as the motifs that permeate this album. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter!

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63:04

Early Days with Joe Gore

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/08

The 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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44:48

Harold Of The Rocks & To Defy

Primus Tracks ·

2020/06/02

We 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 early days before it's time to sail the seas of cheese!@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter. Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcast and we'll read it on the show!

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34:01

Sathington Willoughby & Spegetti Western

Primus Tracks ·

2020/05/25

Josh 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 & TwitterLeave a 5-star review on Apple Podcast and we'll read it on air!

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59:30

Pudding Time (w/ Anthony Garcia!)

Primus Tracks ·

2020/05/18

It'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 lunacy on Primus Tracks!@primustracks on Instagram and Twitter

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47:07

Michael Malloy Goes Winding Down

Primus Tracks ·

2020/05/12

Josh and Frankie discuss You Can't Kill Michael Malloy, an interlude with a rich history, and The Toys Go Winding Down, another stellar Frizzle Fry track. Frankie brings the history of Michael Malloy and Josh has an insane theory about the lyrics to Toys. Also: live medleys - hot or not? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/primus-tracks/id1507997770https://www.instagram.com/primustracks/

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40:15

John The Fisherman

Primus Tracks ·

2020/05/05

John The Fisherman - where to begin? The band's calling card in its early push for airplay outside the Bay Area. Josh and Frankie chart the evolution of the track from the Sausage demo to live performances in the present day, dissect the video, and we pay special attention to some compelling covers of this compact, complex track. Find us @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter!

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44:18

Frizzle Fry (w/ Louis Ortega!)

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/29

Louis Ortega joins Josh & Frankie to break down the musical elements of Frizzle Fry's title track, and helps us appreciate its complexities - he even bangs out some riffs on the bass guitar! Settle in and take some notes, because you'll learn a lot about this pinnacle Primus performance. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter. Submit a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read it on the show!

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30:23

Mr. Knowitall

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/24

Frankie 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 deserving of one's ears and mind. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcast and we'll read it on the air! Please don't hurt my feelings. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter

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52:49

Too Many Puppies (w/ Tim Soya!)

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/21

Too Many Puppies, you've been tracked. Josh and Frankie break down the first ever Primus song, and get some help from longtime Primus staffer (and Victim's Family drummer!!!) Tim "Soya" Solyan. Soya tells us about the early days in the Bay scene, how Primus popped off, and gives insight into the production behind the creepy version of Puppies on the Rhinoplasty release. Be sure to check out Victim's Family - holy crap, what a band.@primustracks on Twitter and Instagram.

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30:08

Groundhog's Day

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/19

Josh 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 & Twitter @primustracks

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31:52

To Defy The Laws Of Tradition

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/16

Josh 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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60:04

Suck On This

Primus Tracks ·

2020/04/14

Josh 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 the recordingm the Bay Area scene of the 80s, and the tracks themselves. @primustracks on Instagram and Twitter

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