Primus Tracks

Josh, Frankie, & Soya
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Primus Tracks

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    c2b3 - Scott Taylor w Luke Bemand

    The heavy instrumental Scott Taylor attracted the attention of our old pal Luke Bemand, who had to marvel at its wildness with us. This tune's title was a mystery at the time of release, but we've sleuthed so that you don't have to, and the title is surprisingly(?) germane to much of the subject matter in the second half of the record. Live cuts feature loads of Bernie madness! Find Luke at lespecial.net and @lukebemandbass on the socials.  Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money  RORY DOLAN FOR THE PRIMUS THRONE!

    57 min

  2. 11 NOV

    c2b3 - Junior

    The first of many tracks on the c2b3 that airs grievances and frustrations with the George W Bush administration, Junior directly derides W through a variety of vocalizations, supported by a greasy soundtrack. Speaking of greasy, Sam Stewart of Flagman drops in to dissect the tune and reveal what he's learned from studying Les and c2b3 on a musical level.  Find Sam's music at flagmanband.com  Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    53 min

  3. 28 OCT

    c2b3 - Hip Shot From The Slab

    Possibly the most challenging track of the album for its messiness and seeming lack of structure, there are redeeming qualities - Bucket's strange guitar sounds, a guest turn from Gabby La La, and the mystery of the single lyric - Hip Shot From the Slab captures c2b3 at its most abstract. Frankie doggedly mines English idioms to make sense of the title, for which we spend an inordinate amount of time. Some fascinating live cuts and brave Primates' Takes round out this episode.  Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    42 min

  4. 21 OCT

    c2b3 - Elephant Ghost

    The epic instrumental positioned at track 4 is mix of wistful pathos and chill dub, eliciting a wide range of interpretations and emotional responses. At Primus Tracks, we tend towards the visual spark, and this track takes us on some strange trips. We get into the heart of the matter, and discuss some megafauna along the way.  Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    58 min

  5. 7 OCT

    c2b3 - Tyranny of the Hunt

    The tyranny of the hunt will take you by surprise, and so will the origins of this track! We have deep background on the lyrics of this track thanks to some interviews around the time of record release, as well as our recent episode with Les, Brain, and Soya. Who knew the gangrenous penis would become the stuff of legend? (Me. I knew.) The music is well-structured, with some inspired breaks among the stop-start verses, and Buckethead shows his versatility throughout. The lyrics lead us to a discussion of body horror (Halloween is coming!) and what our limits are. Spoiler: they're low.  Get involved Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    47 min

  6. 30 SEPT

    c2b3 - Thai Noodles w/ Rory Dolan

    The great Rory Dolan of Lespecial rejoins Primus Tracks to deconstruct Brain's unusual drum performance on the second track of the c2b3 record, which, actually, already sounds like it was deconstructed? After rocking our faces off, this looser number reveals the more casual and spontaneous side of the band and project. Frankie reveals the thematic origins of the seemingly-nonsensical lyrics, which brings it all together.  Rory on Instagram lespecial.net  Get involved: Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    1h 2m

  7. 23 SEPT

    c2b3 - Buckethead w/ Kello Gonzalez

    The great Kello Gonzalez rejoins Primus Tracks amid his jam-packed schedule to discuss the fiery opening track to the lone Bucket of Bernie Brains release, Buckethead. The second biographical track about the mysterious masked figure with lyrics by Claypool, this one hoists him as a paragon of honor and excellence, with a towering track to match, but only after a whimsical keyboard intro courtesy of Bernie Worrell, which calls to mind the improvisational nature of the band's live performances and the manner in which they took the stage. Kello is a Buckethead fan, adding a layer of commentary to the normal proceedings that brings to light Bucket's prolific releases, but also his undeniable musicality. Plus: SIX live tracks? Frankie's had too many cookies.  Find Kello Gonzalez everywhere on the internet @kellogc Get involved: Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    1h 5m

  8. 16 SEPT

    Making of c2b3 with Brain and Les Claypool

    As we turn our attention to Colonel Claypool's Bucket of Bernie Brains, Tim Soya made sure we opened proceedings in style with two of the band members, Brian "Brain" Mantia and Les Claypool. We ask them about the origins and magic of C2B3 - which seems to be just that, given their commentary, but they certainly hold dear the experience of playing without a net and relying on one another to carry the show should the need arise. We get into some of the album's tracks and stump them with a clip of a song they didn't know they wrote. Massive thanks to Soya for wrangling Brain and Les for this very special episode of Primus Tracks.  Reminder: Patreon members get video of this and more episodes!  Get involved: Instagram Facebook Email Burn your money

    1h 14m
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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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  • Creator
    Josh, Frankie, & Soya
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    231
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Josh Bald
  • Show Website
    Primus Tracks

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