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Primus
Les Claypool
Purple Onion
Of Fungi and Foe
Of Whales and Woe
Colonel Claypool's Bucket Of Bernie Brains
Duo De Twang
Electric Apricot
Bay Area Music Scene
Music Industry
Off White Guilt
Pablo's Hippos
The Big Eyeball In the Sky
David Makalaster
Buckethead
Prawn Song Records
No Forcefield
John Hoffman
Mushroom Men
Boonville Stomp

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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CLD gave us an EPPP of four cover tunes in 2017, three of which had been performed live on the previous tour. We sample the originals, discuss some of the circumstances of the bands being covered, and compare to the CLD effort. Overall, it's a reward... more

We conclude our Monolith of Phobos discussions with the album closer, in which we ride stardust to the furthest edges of known space. We also debate the song title and dig into the undergarments of astronauts.

Note: we discuss the mysterious appear... more

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NEW PRIMUS MUSIC. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

I mean, it's mostly new. Handful of Nuggs is already out there on Youtube and other streamers, with a vinyl edition on the way. Collecting four tracks: a new studio song, a studio cover of Holy Diver with Puddl... more

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The penultimate track on Monolith gainded the most notoriety for its music video and demo bonus track. Sean Lennon tells the tale of hanging with Michael Jackson and his chimp Bubbles at Neverland Ranch, and Sean has a lot to say about that portrayal... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Roscher
Musician, guest on episode
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Episode: CLD - Captain Lariat w/ Jeff Roscher
Bret Crow
Musician and host of The Bret Crow Show; Primus fan and interview subject
The Bret Crow Show
Episode: CLD - Breath of a Salesman w/ Bret Crow
Anthony Garcia
Beach Boys enthusiast and guest on Primus Tracks
Independent musician/fan community
Episode: CLD - Boomerang Baby w/ Anthony Garcia
Rich Ragsdale
Illustrator for accompanying comic book
Illustrator for The Great Parrot-Ox project
Episode: New Album Alert! CLD Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy Preview
Jerry Roscher
Guitarist, collaborator with Primus/CLD project
Jerry Roscher (musician)
Episode: CLD - Cricket and the Genie, Movements I & II w/ Jerry Roscher
Tim Slowinski
The artist behind the Oysterhead iconography and album artwork
Oysterhead
Episode: Inter-album Interview: Tim Slowinski, Oysterhead artist
Wylie Woods
Musician who plays in Duo de Twang and collaborates with Primus
Duo de Twang
Episode: Duo de Twang tours with Soya & Wylie Woods
Tim Soya
Audio engineer and frequent collaborator with Primus
Primus
Episode: Duo de Twang tours with Soya & Wylie Woods
Robi Bean
Former drummer with Primus in 1986, currently active in various blues bands
Episode: Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean

Hosts

Josh Bald
Lead host with in-depth knowledge of Primus history and track-by-track analysis; often steers conversations with technical accuracy and storytelling.
Frankie Baristein
Co-host who contributes Primus trivia, project history, and extensive knowledge of side projects and studio lore.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 372 ratings
  • Count one more for the Punch Bowl

    Thanks to Primus Tracks, for creating such a great podcast for Primus fans and music lovers alike. I have been a fan of Primus for many years, but your podcast drew me in much closer in appreciation of their music. I tend to fall in the “audiophile” category of music listeners (maybe unusual among Primus fans, not sure), and as I dug into each album as guided by Josh and Frankie, I found so many well-recorded songs, with engaging textures, in many cases hearing intonation of sounds and instrume... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steviee Mac
    United States5 months ago
  • Semi-wondrous ride over the electric grapevine

    Love this deep dive podcast into my favorite band! Josh and Frankie (and the true star Soya!) know their stuff and have amazing guests as well. Every episode is a detailed look at a Primus song with musical and lyrical breakdowns as well as the highly important LIVE HISTORY!

    Seriously this podcast has felt very validating in my obsession with this band, there’s other freaks who love this music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    minimaljust
    United States7 months ago
  • Late to the party

    Great podcast and great information about the band/world of Primus. Question for Frankie, how do you display all of your signed vinyl? Hopefully I made it into the punch bowl. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blazerjohn13
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you guys for all the hard work. Truly a pleasure to listen to. Currently bingeing all episodes. Found you guys at the beginning of November, I am finishing the the desaturating seven today or tomorrow. You guys have inspired me to pick my bass back up, I have learned so much about the band and music. Thanks to you and all your guest.

    Thanks for showing people Lespecial also, they are quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whamola17 (Duchess of Raleigh)
    United States2 years ago
  • Great cast guys!!

    Primus has such a unique and interesting backstory that you guys cover in spades.

    Primus has played only one show in 2023.

    It was a benefit for a friend. It was a great show with members of Tool and QOTSA performing with them. The cover of “Whole lotta Rosie” is the highlight for me. I was hoping you could cover that performance in a future episode. Take care and Happy Holidays!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lien1975
    United States3 years ago

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CLD - There's No Underwear in Space
Q: What makes the final CLD track fit as a closing piece for the record?
Its ethereal, contemplative feel and the sense of drifting into space serve as a fitting tonal capstone, while still functioning as a companion to the opening track and the album's overarching space theme.
CLD - Captain Lariat w/ Jeff Roscher
Q: What drew Jeff Roscher to Captain Lariat and the Delirium project?
Jeff explains his attraction to the fusion of Claypool's storytelling with Lennon's sensibilities and how the track sits at a unique intersection of humor, narrative, and experimental guitar tones.
Intra-Album Interview: CLD artist & video director Rich Ragsdale
Q: I'm curious what kind of music you were listening to and all those different inputs that got you to where you found your style?
Rich describes a wide range of influences from Frank Zappa to early underground comix, and how these inputs shaped a visual language that embraces both 'weird' psychedelic content and a disciplined, structural approach to storytelling.
Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean
Q: What motivated you to stick with your approach as a drummer even in the project with Les and Todd?
I was taught that while it's essential to bring my ideas, the focus should be on the band's overall sound and groove.
Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean
Q: What were some of your takeaways from your experience with Les and Todd?
I learned the importance of serving the band and focusing on the right musical feel.

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A track-by-track music deep-dive show that dissects Primus recordings with a blend of rigorous musical analysis, live-history anecdotes, and interview-style guest perspectives. Hosts explore track structures, arrangements, and thematic elements, often weaving in lore about collaborations, side projects, and the broader Bay Area scene. Episodes mix scholarly music discussion with playful banter, fan contributions, and behind-the-scenes stories, making it a rich resource for both hardcore fans and curious newcomers. A standout aspect is the consistent focus on live history and cross-project connections, which creates a cohesive, fan-friendly exploration of Primus' evolving output.

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7. Wylie Woods
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