Episode 52: Primus Articles (Patreon)

Apologies for the delay on this one, I went home for the weekend for a little pre-Christmas family hang so I'm just getting to it now. Probably the least offensive set of articles we've ever seen, as it appears everyone just kinda loves Primus, and they're pretty smart dudes. Enjoy.

Kerrang: "Say Cheese!" (June 1, 1991)

The boys discuss how people try (and fail!) to classify their music, the different bands they've toured with, and their philosophy behind their sound.

http://www.ram.org/music/primus/articles/say_cheese.html

Rolling Stone: "Does Primus Really Suck?" (October 31, 1991)

We hear from Les' parents, we learn about Les trying out for Metallica, and shockingly, two teenage girls treat Les like a heartthrob.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/does-primus-really-suck-249254/

Consequence: "Les Claypool Breaks Down the Entire Primus Discography" (September 29, 2017)

Les looks back on Frizzle Fry and all the other Primus albums, as we focus on fishing and how Frizzle Fry came to fruition in just two months from recording to release.

https://consequence.net/2017/09/les-claypool-breaks-down-the-entire-primus-discography/4/

Billboard: "Les Claypool Looks Back on Primus' Debut 'Frizzle Fry' at 30" (February 7, 2020)

Les details the John Lydon influence on his singing, how they finally landed on a drummer after years of trying, and we learn about the numerous ways in which Primus (and Les himself) are connected to so many different and successful musical acts over their history.

https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/les-claypool-primus-debut-frizzle-fry-8550442/