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Primus Tommy The Cat | The Decomposer Lounge | Reaction & Breakdown | Awwwright!!

[@KOLLIS1969]

The fact that Les can spout these lyrics live while playing that bass the way he does and never miss a beat is supernatural.

[@sebe6125]

The "Tommy The Cat" voice is Tom Waits

[@whatisbehindthecurtain3662]

@@sebe6125 live…🤔

[@sebe6125]

@@whatisbehindthecurtain3662 No, but that isn't what is being listened to

[@ericsharpe2248]

Check out the live version from Rhinoplasty if you haven't before. Even faster than the waits vocals

[@davidkillian1990]

I seen Primus live twice and he sounds as good live as he does on the album.

[@raymondfink9580]

There’s a fine line between madness and genius, primus walks it.

[@IAmZellixx]

Snorted*

[@plastic7465]

@@IAmZellixx hA

[@CantankerousDave]

They play jump rope with it.

[@n5iln]

Walks it? They use that line as a jumprope!

[@MEGATRON1069]

Les Claypool really is a genius which means hes crazy. Thats where you balance out. Just depends where your crazy is. His is everything but we love him for it so it works!!!

[@HenryFordOfficial]

the underrated aspect of Primus is that they use songs for their original purpose - to tell stories

[@Zlagie]

Great observation! I never thought about it that way, but Primus' style now makes more sense to me.

[@stevemoisan]

Awesome point. If you played the intro to "Fish On" to 100 people that never heard it before, and asked them what the song was about, I'm sure the majority would say something about sea captains or lobster boats or Moby Dick. So when the song is, indeed, about a fishing trip and landing a huge sturgeon, it's like a reward. And you can just read the lyrics to Mrs. Blaileen, My Name Is Mud, Sgt. Baker and so many more and realize Les is a great storyteller by any definition.

[@harvestblades]

Great point!

[@harvestblades]

That is probably the single greatest thing that created my live for Iron Maiden back in '84. How often I would listen to a song, pull out the lyrics & wonder what he was writing about only to find out it's a historical poem, a piece of history, or from some book called Dune. So much of my self-driven education as a young kid was looking into the source of Iron Maiden lyrics whether it was mythology, history, poetry or science fiction. Their music truly shaped the man I am today.

[@drlarrymitchell]

That's the last we seen of Harold...

[@gotham23us]

“She came sliding on down the alleyway like butter dripping off a hot biscuit” Brilliant.

[@DrewLaserdeath]

This is the only way I walk down alleyways ever since hearing that line. Works great in hallways too, would recommend.

[@nathanking9083]

I REMEMBER IT AS IF WERE A MEAL AGO ...lol I use that one

[@duzzitmatter8679]

Still one of my favorites of all time.

[@Neo2k7]

hands down my favorite line of the song

[@branndonscott1]

Tom waits is Tommy the cat by the way

[@ericsteven99]

Tim “Herb” Alexander is a supremely underrated drummer. He was also the first drummer for A Perfect Circle. Interesting enough, Tim Alexander had to have heart surgery and was covered on tour by none other than Danny Carey.

[@solyamidoremifasolya1027]

Wow.

[@oldrufo]

Did not know this? Where does he plays now?

[@derekcarnes6724]

@@oldrufo hes back playing with primus again

[@oldrufo]

@@derekcarnes6724 thanks mate

[@davidlaziness]

i happened to catch primus with danny. if you didn't know it was danny you wouldn't know it wasn't Tim. Plus, they covered about a minutes worth of a Tool song so ya know, best day of my life lol

[@willkayl8793]

Watching Les Claypool play live makes me realize that I’m not a good bassist...Primus is a wonderful example of what happens when you have an amazing jazz drummer, great death metal guitar player and...whatever kind of alien Claypool is and, put them in a band. With the exception of Victor Wooten (maybe), Les Claypool is the best bass player I’ve ever seen play.

[@retrieversqbd]

Seen them both live too. Unreal, both of ‘em. As my bass mentor once told me, Les is the bassist that makes you do one of two things. Either you just up and quit or you push and practice more and more. Vic also falls into this category.

[@PlyrMava.]

Speaks to how important Geddy Lee was for music, to see people like Les and Victor rock on another level.

[@lucaswallo8127]

yeah

[@martyjansing2675]

I would really, really, really LOVE to see VIC and LES do a slap down. Feedin' off each other...

[@garysuarez9614]

Agreed, but you might want to give James Jamerson, Jaco Pastorius and Jeff Berlin a listen. Cuz once get into that style of bass in it's natural habitat there ain't any coming back.

[@ComfortWithinNoise]

When I was 13 my sister's boyfriend showed me and my dad Primus. My dad fell in love with primus. He was blown away. He still loves them at the age of 68.

[@ComfortWithinNoise]

Same day he heard Tool and Sublime. Which he loved. But sublime and Primus where his main new bands

[@Alniemi]

I hope you two can catch them live someday, it really is an experience, SHe wasnt much of a fan before, but by the end of the set she was jumping around! it was a blast.

[@jimchumley7907]

CW Noise; I'm 63 yrs old and discovered them recently. Love Primus!

[@csutton161]

my son tried to get me to listen to them in the 90's. I guess my brain wasnt ready at the time. 3 years ago, At the age of 60, I had one of my son's friend send me the Video, Tommy The Cat, and I was mesmerized!! I was thinking "what the hell is this" while loving it and bobbing my head at the same time...Now I know why my son played it WIDE open on his car stereo and had his head bouncing. The last time I listened to Primus a couple of months ago, In my house, on youtube, my friends and I were up and dancing! FELT GOOD.

[@damage3418]

The guitarist from primus is actually really freaking good. The crap he pulls off is awesome.

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

True! And he was in a pioneering death metal band before called possessed ( not anywhere as cool as primus tho)

[@Astrophobia88]

I believe he was a student of Steven Vai. Great guitarist Larry like!

[@Blackhand999]

Larry LaLonde es único en su estilo de tocar la guitarra

[@fender1331]

Les sings all the lyrics while hes playing these crazy bass riffs...

[@jzeke1712]

...And while he duck walks or prances around stomping his feet

[@spinnymathingy3149]

It’s a must to watch a live concert

[@kc_jones_gaming]

That's what puts him above most bassists imo

[@77Chester77]

@@spinnymathingy3149 Absolutly!

[@Mike_HuntizWet]

Les is More

[@ChuckWasHere]

Ler LaLonde is a genius guitarist. So underrated. Overshadowed by Les. Kind of like Alex Lifeson.

[@jzeke1712]

I was hoping someone in the comments said this. Larry is awesome.

[@jaimeduendeozzzkr]

LaLonde Is my favorite piece of this band. The most interesting guitar work I've heard in my life.

[@stephens9462]

He was a student of Joe Satriani.

[@kevinheckeler]

The lead on this track is one of his best too. Lifeson comparison is warranted, rooted in blues with plenty of fun weirdo added.

[@az_atheist]

he really excelled in his previous band, the amazing POSSESSED

[@sqidsey]

6 string fretless bass, Tom waits doing the monologue, and the only band that has a genre named after (for) them legendary

[@lolbored801]

I love listening to Les play bass. There is nothing like it.

[@blissinpa]

I’ve always loved Primus for how playful they are. They don’t take themselves too seriously, despite being incredibly skilled musicians. So much fun.

[@kevinheckeler]

Yes!

[@Deutschland1871-Forever]

Primus Sucks!

[@mnms8081]

They really suck😁🥴🤘🙃

[@miked2513]

A Farewell To Kings is hitting the road soon.

[@justinschuster4794]

Seeing them live is quite an event to witness. It's funny their all so incredibly good musicians that they can literally cover whatever material and it immediately becomes something of value and possible meaning just because of the level of musicianship. People have a very hard time explaining Primus and definitely have difficulty when introducing them to others. I mean what can you say, especially if someone's not a musician to try and convey what is happening and the value. It's something you either get or you don't. Kudos to those non musicians that love them. Such a structuring of a band, it would be such a loss if they weren't structured the way they are where the infallible bass and the drums that are forever interwoven with perfection. Crazy to have a band with the guitarist being the weakest link, but somehow his style is the only kind that could ever work with it. Well, besides when Buckethead accompanies then brains explode.

[@monkeyfarm]

u need to sail some seas of cheese :P

[@leeteague8126]

That whole album is great

[@climaximus7699]

Watch out for Bob Cock

[@WarrenLeeds]

@@climaximus7699 👍😆

[@tommj4365]

He'd love the intro to Eleven

[@scotthughes2687]

​@@tommj4365 I remember bursting out laughing the day I suddenly realized why Eleven was called Eleven. I had never really thought about time signatures before that, afterwards I was counting the beat constantly.

[@subparhushpuppy9335]

"American Life" A great example of technique meeting meoldy and how eerie Ler's guitar playing could sound.

[@MEGATRON1069]

My personal favorite song!!!!

[@magicbrownie1357]

When you said "Such.....FUN..." you hit the nail on the head. Primus, despite all their incredible musical talent, are really just about FUN.

[@fubar1217]

Tom Waits sings the gritty sounding vocals on the recording but Les sings this live. Its nuts watching him play that bass line and sing at the same time. The drummer Tim Alexander was a huge early influence on my playing. I believe part of his sound was that he used slightly smaller kick drums (20") than the norm so he got a punchier sound. As others have suggested for more Primus, "Too Many Puppies", "Mr. Krinkle", "My Name is Mud" and a favorite of mine, "Southbound Pachyderm". A song with a pretty cool opening groove is "Year of the Parrot". A song with some cool textures is "Over the Electric Grapevine". Les Claypool was one of the first bass players I had seen playing a 6 string fretless and "Over the Electric Grapevine" has some cool sliding using the fretless. (he also has a 4 string with a whammy bar!) Oh......and one more thing.... PRIMUS SUCKS!!!!

[@BPhillips2000]

Did a deep dive on Google. LOL there are SO MANY different drumkits Tim's used throughout his career. I know (via Modern Drummer) that at least for 'Tales from the Punchbowl', he was using a 22x20 (right) & a 20x18 (left), as well as two other kicks (can't remember exactly, but I know one of the auxiliaries was a 24"). But there is at least one photo on Google Images that shows him playing a kit with what looks like twin 20s, and that's being generous on the diameter...

[@sandiegojoe]

Southbound Pachyderm is a journey. So amazing how much sound these three guys can put out.

[@fubar1217]

@@BPhillips2000 I think around the Sailing the Seas of Cheese time, he was using the Pork Pie kit with the 20" kicks. By the time they recorded Tales from the Punchbowl, I think he had his Tama endorsement and had the different sized kicks. I always found it interesting that he used the different sized kicks at the same time.

[@fubar1217]

@@sandiegojoe That's a great way to describe the song! How it builds and builds.

[@havokmusicinc]

WAIT that's Tom Fucking Waits on the vox??? holy shit that never clicked for me

[@CelticArmory]

If you've ever watched South Park, you've heard Primus as they did the intro and credits music.

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Wow, I had no idea! Thank you

[@tubbyduck5317]

@@KeyOfGeebz Primus, or at the very least Les Claypool also did the theme song for Robot Chicken

[@peytonhowell2129]

@@KeyOfGeebz also robot chicken, and resident evil 2 soundtrack was Les claypool

[@twocatsyelling723]

Still remember the first time I heard Primus. It was this song. Was in the car with some friends who were wrapping up a day of recording a demo. We're all chatting and such, then this song comes on the radio. We all just fell silent and listened. Every one of us became Primus fans that day.

[@myndfields8539]

I love watchin other people listen to Primus. "what the hell is this?" "oh...wait." *smile* *V I B E*

[@JacksMoistCinnamonPie]

primus to funk is like kfc to chicken... it's the dirtiest of dirty but you can't help but love it.

[@gqfiend]

Lol

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

If you want proof - “The Ballad of Buckethead”

[@chucku00]

If KFC was a Michelin 3 star rotisserie because Primus might be dirty but damn Les and the boys know how to cook their funk...

[@rabbyte3824]

You misspelled Popeye’s

[@larrote6467]

if you want "dirty" funk, there's n oother than 'luv n haight' by sly and the family stone

[@linusfotograf]

Anything off Frizzle Fry and Sailing the Seas of Cheese is great

[@luisfelipecamargobackinful4642]

Pork Soda too

[@borbafet9206]

@@luisfelipecamargobackinful4642 pork soda has some amazing songs but its not as consistantly good as those two imo

[@DaytonaGrey-RS5]

It is so nice to hear someone reacting to a song, that is intelligent. I can actually learn something from this guy; as opposed to feeling very frustrated with most reactions. Most reactions are from people that don't even understand basic music and makes me worry for the future. Thanks Key of Geebz.

[@user-xn3ux4yu2f]

You absolutely have to check them out live!! This song at Bonnaroo 2011 is a fantastic quality recording

[@uvion]

Southbound Pachyderm, John the Fisherman both great tracks

[@fergarising1972]

second southbound pachyderm.

[@uninn]

@@fergarising1972 third Southbound Pachyderm. I'll always advocate for the elephant.

[@chrissanderson8390]

John the fisherman is my all time fav. Primes song.

[@gqfiend]

John!

[@alicecrumpler1810]

Southbound Pachyderm!!

[@EricHitsDrums]

This drummer, Tim Alexander, is the reason why i started playing drums.

[@zachhamilton456]

Everyone always talks about how good Claypool is but every time I have seen Primus the drums always steal the show for me. His kit always sounds chefs kiss.

[@daviddevilliers2828]

He is a total beast

[@aquabot]

It's a very god reason. Herb is awesome.

[@theosarissky2129]

Same bro. Tim alexander and Vinnie Paul. My drum heroes.

[@thaddeuskinderknecht1163]

Ditto

[@EndChineseGenocide]

I was listening to some primus and decided I should see what people think about them, and my God, you are so much better than every other reaction channel on KZbin. Thank you for putting out an example of how react channels should act. You are the react channel GOAT!

[@waisinet]

Funfact: the deeper voice in this Song is Tom Waits

[@CoolDude-of7cd]

Weird coincidence because I just started getting into Primus and Tom Waits

[@waisinet]

@@CoolDude-of7cd les claypool also played bass on some of waits' albums 🙂

[@moo3992]

Ugh. Everyone knows that already.

[@waisinet]

@@moo3992 cool dude420 didnt 🙂

[@moo3992]

@@waisinet oh well.

[@davidbailey6397]

The only band I have ever seen multiple times that never got booed off stage opening for Rush. 1992

[@shanefrancis368]

Saw that same lineup in Va the same year

[@robertleeluben]

I saw that tour "You knowww I always wanted to bastardize me one them ollllld Led Zepplin songs"

[@ryanrogers967]

Maybe... But you know Primus sucks!

[@TerryNutkins3]

I saw them on the same tour here in the UK, somehow me and three mates got last minute tickets right near the front of the Birmingham NEC arena, we moshed our little hearts out while thousands sat and stared at us like we were insane and as soon as Primus were done we left, it was freaking hilarious 😂

[@googelle7555]

Could you imagine if Oysterhead opened for Rush? I would die, lol ...

[@montanabockman8842]

I remember watching your very first Tool video. Thank you for being that cool step-dad that talks to you about your music and even teaches you a few things you didnt know.

[@incoldblood975]

Love sailing the seas of cheese. I asked for this album for my 10th birthday. My mom was the shit for not denying me my wish.

[@DelmaterCD]

I’ll recommend another Primus track got you to do on the channel: “Jerry Was A Racecar Driver” It was the song that made me really get into the band. Massively fun to listen to, and really showcases each of their talents!

[@brokenwave6125]

First Primus song I ever heard because it was on the first Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game

[@paulschirf9259]

This song is SO fun live, with the crowd giving the "Say Baby!" shouts.

[@CreativityCurve]

Yes! The live version on Rhinoplasty would totally be worth a video by itself

[@kmulcahyable]

Absolutely!

[@erik5374]

@@CreativityCurve I just searched for a live version of Rhinoplasty. I wish i didn’t.

[@phildigiovanni9687]

The. Greatest. Bassist. Ever.

[@chadheydt7149]

💜😇

[@antoniomaraspin]

Maybe for rock music: listen to Iaco Pastorius!

[@kevinheckeler]

I think Les would say (has said) it's Geddy Lee. Les is certainly almost always listed as one of rock's top ten bassists.

[@kevinheckeler]

Geddy Lee does a lot of this Primus-esque aggressive playing, just approaches it in a different and often more melodic manner.

[@keithferris9574]

It's a tough comparison. His style is sooooo unique. He has absolutely influenced an unfathomable number of people to take up bass.

[@ice-iu3vv]

you will love their song "eleven", which is in 11-4 time. they have a lot of really good tracks, "jerry was a race car driver", "to defy the laws of tradition ", "american life ", "fisticuffs", "too many puppies", "mr. know it all", OH! youre old enough to appreciate "LEE VAN CLEEF"! please do more primus.

[@jaybowlick9854]

They played this song in the movie Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. They also do the South Park theme song and soundtracks 🤔🤔🤔 Primus is a quiet influential band, top notches!

[@mikemaas9944]

Anyone remember Primus playing this song at the battle of the bands in Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure? I do

[@SpencerPetersen]

Bogus Journey, actually. That was my introduction to Primus. I listened to that soundtrack so much the summer it came out while mowing lawns that I wore the tape out.

[@samueljenkins3636]

Of course! I mainly remember it because of the Residents shirt he's wearing though lol.

[@johnplaysgames3120]

I definitely do. My friend and I were in the audience. They filmed the Battle of the Bands sequence in the little theater at Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA (about an hour from where we lived at the time) and we'd heard a radio ad calling for people to come down to be extras. So, being fans of both Primus and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, we of course jumped in the car and went. Turned out to be two straight days of filming and several of the bands - including Primus - played short sets (30-ish minutes, iirc) for the audience on both days. PLUS we got to see lots of George Carlin. And William Sadler (Death) did some comedy and impressions to keep everybody hyped while lighting and cameras were being moved for various setups. It was a good time. We were paid in KFC. At the part where the Princesses are hanging from the ceiling, they had the crowd do a bunch of "horrified" reaction shots. My friend and I decided to jump to our feet and point so we could pick ourselves out of the crowd when we eventually saw the film. Sadly, we didn't see ourselves when we watched it in the movie theater but, when the movie came out on DVD, he paused and found that you can see us jump up in literally one frame before the cut. Anyway, super fun experience. And a small portion of the crowd (including us, obvs) confused the majority of the audience by sporadically yelling, "Primus sucks!" in between their songs. People thought we were being very, very rude, lol.

[@CantankerousDave]

@@SpencerPetersen The early Nineties had some great movie soundtracks. Bogus Journey, Last Action Hero, and P.C.U. are still some of my favorites.

[@korylinn2251]

One of the most fun bands to see live EVER!

[@mathewdeering]

I first discovered Primus at a NYE concert in 1997, absolutely tripping balls. It was just about the best experience I could ever describe.

[@logannewman4532]

Primus actually ties in with Tool too. Tim Alexander, the drummer, introduced Maynard to the Verde Valley in northern Arizona which is where Maynard is need up settling down to make wine. The two bands tours together but I sadly missed it when they came to Phoenix.

[@Brandon-zn8rf]

Primus - “is it Luck” - the drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander shows his true potential. You’ll know when you hear it.

[@gavindoyle6606]

Fellow old man here. I too am learning all these new bands from your journey !

[@brettking1014]

If it wasn’t mentioned in the 1.8K comments below...Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver is a must reaction. Loved this! Saw Primus for the first time when they opened for Rush in 1992. My favorite two bass players in one concert...Les and Geddy set the bar high. Thanks for the reaction!!

[@sebastianpinto659]

the whole group are amazing musicians...we focus on the frontman, but Tim and Larry are breathtaking too!

[@KeyOfGeebz]

RE-UPLOAD from the blocked post that had the music video inset. Ugg, all good! Have a KILLER WEEKEND!!!! Awwwright!!🤙🤙

[@zacharyford9182]

Love that you're getting to Primus! Anything with Les Claypool would make a great reaction. FYI Tom Waits is the guest vocalist that is "Tommy the Cat"

[@stimbeh]

My first thought was "no video?!" This comment explains it.

[@WarrenLeeds]

Hey Gebbs, I just wanted to point out that Les Claypool is Not only the bassist in the band he also sings as well. Just imagine playing the complicated baselines that Les plays and also putting a vocal melody over the top of that.

[@2887zar]

I'd suggest "the toys go winding down" , "the ol diamondback sturgeon pt3" , "my friend Fats" for the next Primus video. This is one of my favorite channels, great break downs for the pure listener, also giving me new insights on old favs. Much appreciated

[@WarrenLeeds]

@@zacharyford9182 Yes, not many people know that Tom Waits is the voice of Tommy the cat.

[@CuttoothsRoom]

Yes Primus! Les Claypool is an insane bassist! Saw them here in Honolulu back in '96 I think, crazy pit on the floor. Some others I'd recommend to listen to "Jerry was a race car driver" off this same album, "Professor Nutbutter's house of treats", "Too many puppies". Seriously, they have so many good songs.

[@korylinn2251]

Professor Nutbutter’s House of Treats was my son’s favorite when he was like 1 through 4 years old. I have videos of him dancing to it 😂

[@2887zar]

The toys go winding down My friend Fats The ol diamondback sturgeon pt3 The entire frizzle album The list goes on and on

[@johns1625]

First time I heard Primus I actually couldn't stand it and I was bitter too. Then after I started playing guitar I saw some of their music videos and seeing Les Claypool play bass was literally insane. They have been one of my favorite bands for the last 20 years. They are a genera of their own and musical masters.

[@cloudbloom]

This channel is one of my favorites for music reactions, you are so humble but you have the knowledge of production and it's so cool when you really get into a groove! Love seeing this sort of honest reaction to great jams. Thanks for these I've been binge watching so many of your videos I love it

[@KeyOfGeebz]

Thank you for that :)

[@m1k3g3tz]

that is victor wooten's double thump technique you were trying to remember. when you thumb a note down, hit it again on the upstroke, and right back down - see the flecktone's classical thump for a direct tutorial. as for primus - step into John the Fisherman next. then too many puppies. then southbound pachyderm. then jerry was a race car drive.

[@mechorg]

Saw Wooten live and was going to mention it. Also, solid line of suggestions.

[@havokmusicinc]

Tosin Abasi is also a master of double thumping. Never was able to get my thumb to bend back quite right to make it work myself

[@ehsanrahee7411]

Primus Sucks!! (that's actually their official slogan, believe it or not) I fell in love with them and Claypool's bass playing when I was in highschool and picked up the bass guitar myself. The first song (and next Primus song I would highly suggest you listen to) I ever heard was Jerry Was a Race Care Driver, off the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game. His slap, pop, and tapping style is just so unique. It's hard find such bass driven music like this, outside of maybe Rush (who are one of Les Claypool's biggest influences). And of course, I have to give my obligatory recommendation to listen to Symphony X - The Odyssey. You'll love it!!

[@kevsim70]

Yeah, I remember when that really got started. Since the internet wasn't a thing yet, it was only the hardcore fans that knew what the chant was about, and why it was so amusing. You could always tell who didn't really know them by how they reacted in shock when people started yelling "PRIMUS SUCKS" at the top of their lungs at the band. One of the funniest things I saw from them was at a concert a the Berkeley Bowl. Some previous shows they'd had people throwing a bunch of crap up on stage, so at the start of the show, Les gets up to the mic and announces "OK, and please, no one throw anything up here on stage unless it looks like a bag of marijuana." *LOL*.

[@Dan__W]

Les has their mosquito logo tattooed on his head. 😆

[@CitizenKang]

@@kevsim70 Their first website in the late 90s was www. primussucks .com. I'm sad they changed it.

[@MozarkAdventures]

My favorite track, To defy the Laws of Traditions, pretty much sums up Primus and the way they utilize their instruments.

[@vincentrose9114]

This song had such a filthy but catchy groove. One of my fav of them

[@coryb2173]

Saw Primus open for Public Enemy and Anthrax in 1991ish in an old abandoned grocery store in Houston. Was an incredible mix of music loving humanity. Jerry was a Race Car Driver. Les is a beast.

[@MikeNevill3]

Envous

[@duncansolloway2497]

saw that as well- also got to see SAUSAGE(side project)open for helmet and henry rollins band at a killer venue

[@bryanrosner5621]

The Unicorn

[@coryb2173]

Bryan Rosner exactly right!

[@redshift912]

Basically king crimsons elephant talk chapman stick riff but still a cool song

[@troillmainn]

Primus is one of the weirdest bands out there and they're f-ing awesome😀

[@AllergicToMyself]

Primus or Mr Bungle....both equally impressive musicians too

[@grafixgurrl]

Primus sucks!

[@adityatyagi4009]

Great video. One thing about Primus is that all 3 players are quite unique as individuals and also as a group. There has never been a group like them in rock history. Never will be. The most unique band I've ever heard.

[@tylerhouwman1428]

Every single time I'm off a shit ton of caffeine, this song plays through my head over and over again. Take that how you will

[@dodgrblu]

fun listening. they also did the theme to South Park!

[@jamieburnette2438]

Primus songs to check out , Lacquer Head Jerry was a Race Car Driver Winona's Big Brown Beaver Shake Hands with Beef Mr. Krinkle Mr. Knowitall My Name is Mud

[@fisher61987]

If he's got drummer roots, can't forget about John the Fisherman. I used to listen to that whole song just for that one fill.

[@coreypowless504]

Nice list but add DMV and Sgt Baker to it

[@mr.d2105]

I would recommend Bob as well

[@youisiaint]

Professor Nutbutter is epic, one of their best songs

[@SlocumJoe7740]

Hamburger Train

[@deedoublejay]

The most popular request will be for "Wynonna's Big Brown Beaver". Great song, cool video. "Southbound Pachyderm" is my favourite. "My Name is Mud" and "Nature Boy" are a couple of other good ones.

[@dirtyswar]

Larry is so so underrated 😪

[@blppt]

His best solo, IMHO, is the last one Winona's BBB. Fits perfectly.

[@MainelyW212]

I had a random dude here in Portland, Maine yell “LES CLAYPOOL” 6 times in my face in a sub shop. Primus sucks!!!!!😎😎

[@rickc2102]

Listen to the album Loveless by My Bloody Valentine after a couple of your gummies, especially if someone can drive you around while you're soaking it in with the landscape. My fave shoegaze memory.

[@doatmidnight8540]

I was going to recommend anything from My Bloody Valentine, for one of the most celebrated shoe gaze bands. Place to Bury Strangers is a stretch but I'm going to push it because I always push people to listen to them.

[@blipbobeep8345]

"Only Shallow" is a great introduction song to MBV and shoegaze/dream pop in general.

[@Currawong]

It's really wonderful to hear a professional talk about what makes a great track and great performance in detail. I recommend watching the Bonnaroo 2011 Festival videos of Primus, they are absolutely amazing.

[@minimango1]

Good god how have you lived this long without hearing Primus.

[@karenroyle1907]

Les Claypool! Check out the Claypool Lennon Delirium Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon! Awesome collaboration!

[@hoosierbbq]

Southbound Pachyderm is one of my favorites from Primus.

[@hoosierbbq]

Its my favorite, because its a rare song that actually takes me somewhere away from my world.

[@kevsim70]

@@hoosierbbq Have you seen the live video for the song from the Hallucino-genetics tour? If not, you should.

[@hoosierbbq]

@@kevsim70 I saw the Claypool Lennon Delirium which was awesome.

[@mojomaster38]

Those damn blue collar tweakers at Woodstock 94(long version). Awesome bass solo. What made me take up the bass.

[@taproom113]

Best breakdown of 'Tommy the Cat' I've ever heard (Subbed). Though I don't have your music knowledge or vocabulary ( just an old 60's & 70's rock/funk drummer. Flam paradiddle guy myself ;-) ) I had the same reaction to this song ... blown away. It's in regular rotation in my iTunes library song list called, "The Ride". It's nothing but 'hi-energy' songs for when I'm getting wind-therapy on my trike. Rock on ... 🤘 ^v^

[@joakinsa]

Great video! By the way, that was Tom Waits voice as Tommy the cat.

[@cortexmc13]

They did a great cover of "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" with a cool animated video too.

[@jessicashenefield1546]

GAH! How did I forget about that?!?!

[@DaNewWrksOfMeh]

Oh dude that video. When the demons came out of the ground... had me messed up. Love it

[@fadingdimension]

Something so organic about this production. Lots of texture even in the bass drum!

[@natewilliams1062]

I love that Primus doesn't care what "You" think. Master musicians. Thanks again

[@sweetsweetmeat]

Just wanted to make sure everyone is A-OK, stay hydrated, eat your veggies and keep your body happy.

[@RoadHammer1972]

Gotta listen to Primus Jerry was a race car driver or actually the entire Sailing the Seas of Cheese album

[@ladaddy19]

Insanely talented musicians and spectacular albums. Toys Go Winding Down, Damn Blue Collar Tweakers, American Life, Too Many Puppies, Is It Luck, Fisherman Chronicles, Over The Falls

[@AskewComa]

Frizzle fry has an amazing feel, it hits your core and draws you in!

[@Sharkman1963]

"I've never heard any of their music." Dude, once you hear Primus, you can never unhear them. And that's a GOOD thing!

[@thebox2909]

I think if you want more of Tim "Herb" Alexander, you gotta hear My Friend Fats or Eleven. Both great songs for Herb.

[@CapnShinr]

The version of the song he's listening to is the studio version from Sailing the Seas of Cheese, but the album art shown is from the live debut album, Suck on This.

[@deushesicle2020]

Yo that face right after the guitar solo and claypool plays his little ditty ! I came from the raidohead bus on your channel and jumped right into another fave right here !!!

[@angeladall3647]

First Tool, then Radiohead and now Primus. You are hitting all the right notes with me! I check your new content daily and look forward to where you're headed. PS: Primus Sucks!

[@richardmatson6638]

"Jilly's On Smack" is a humorous masterpiece. Les on the electric upright bass/cello is genius.

[@JungleScene]

yea i think he would dig jillys on smack. its got some unique production qualities he might nerd out on.

[@riz6975]

There's a live version from Bonnaroo that is 🔥

[@jasonmays8034]

Don’t forget Mr. Krinkle!!!!

[@StefanMedici]

My intro to Primus was my mate played me John the Fisherman back in 91. First track off of their first album. Needless to say I was hooked immediately, and wouldn't let him stop the cd until I'd heard the rest of the album. Lifelong fan ever since.

[@jetteroheller]

This was live too. Insane.

[@jasonmays8034]

“My Name Is Mud” and “Jerry Was A Racecar Driver” are two awesome displays of Les Claypool’s ability. Check one of those out next.

[@jamescotner2459]

Primus is beyond Peppers. Les and Larry rule while Tim just always brings it!

[@surfeit5910]

And it's no wonder Primus and Rush are so closely tied into each other! They were an opening act for the years ago and are going on tour this year to cover a Rush album :)

[@ratmforthewin]

Probably the best songs to goober over Les: 1. Lacquer Head 2. Jerry Was a Racecar Driver 3. Lee Van Cleef 4. Wynona's Big Brown Beaver 5. The Final Voyage of the Liquid Sky

[@sergiolazaromartinez491]

"I'm so definetely going to dive more into Primus" 😂😂 that's amazing sir

[@roadside_fury2631]

My favorite Primus song is Frizzle Fry. Then probably Jerry Was a Race Car Driver. But Frizzle Fry is so darn tasty. Would love to see a reaction to it!

[@chadheydt7149]

Fish On.... Blue Collar Tweaker anthem😎

[@KFVR91]

yes

[@rosanagillespie9590]

Gotta do DMV! I love the interplay between bass and guitar in that song.

[@sevenonsunday3968]

It's' hard for Larry to shine when Tim and Les are so amazing, but his guitar is so unique and original. I love the guitar on the track as much as the drum and bass. Primus!!!! I also love when Les would introduce the band, "We're Primus and we suck!"

[@jaimeduendeozzzkr]

"To defy the laws of tradition" is another amazing song to check out from them. The guitar work on this band is disgustingly underrated too...

[@2887zar]

Awesome! Primus is a treasure trove of weird gems

[@urodoji]

Cool watching the facial expressions. Not often you get to see someone’s mind blown in real time.

[@floopusdoopus]

Bassists always have great moves

[@JonathanWash]

Love Primus, they're all basically musical geniuses just fucking around and jamming and come up with amazing music. Plus they are their own genre too according to the ID3 tags. 😆

[@ryanhadley6504]

I like the story when he tried out for Metallica , they said dude you have your own thing going on they said he was too good lol

[@deifyingpariahs]

He apparently cried about that, but could you imagine what Metallica would have sounded like? James's fingers would be twisted

[@ryanhadley6504]

@@deifyingpariahs lol I know right 🤣

[@ShawnH529]

Imagine the task for LARS, trying to play off Les 😱🥺

[@deathsicon]

@@ShawnH529 can Lars play off of Lars yet?

[@madmags969]

Having been a massive Primus fan since the mid 90s I LOVE hearing you speak about them and their sound.

[@TheBuglemouthBass]

Guitarist Larry LaLonde was one of several well known guitarists who were lessoned by Joe Satriani.