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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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The great Bret Crow of TikTok fame joins the pod to discuss CLD's Breath of a Salesman. You've likely seen Bret's creations even if, like me, you've never used TikTok, likely because a friend or internet stranger has posted his videos all over creati... more

Frequent guest Anthony Garcia joins the pod to discuss Boomerang Baby, a Lennon brainchild that is disarmingly charming in its time signature and slow build to a flourish that calls home those lost in the sea of smartphone culture, using an ironic te... more

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We resume our Monolith of Phobos coverage with Mr. Wright, which contains a very Beatle-esque bass lick that drives a lyrical story about a distasteful voyeur. Kello Gonzlez zjoins us to model the bass part and to explain Les Claypool's singular tale... more

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We pause our nascent Monolith of Phobos episodes yet again due to irrational excitement for the forthcoming CLD record, and this time the great Rich Ragsdale joins the podcast to talk about how the visual components of the album came to be. Rich dire... more

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Rich Ragsdale
CLD artist & video director who created the comic book and directed the Golden Egg of Empathy video
Independent artist / Rich Ragsdale Studio
Episode: Intra-Album Interview: CLD artist & video director Rich Ragsdale
Jerry Roscher
Guitarist, collaborator with Primus/CLD project
Jerry Roscher (musician)
Episode: CLD - Cricket and the Genie, Movements I & II
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
Robi Bean
Former drummer with Primus in 1986, currently active in various blues bands
Episode: Inter-album Interview: Robi Bean
Gerry Schramm
Co-host of Something For Nothing podcast, which focuses on Rush.
Something For Nothing Podcast
Episode: Primus DNA - Rush
Bryonn Bain
An actor, poet, and activist, co-stars with Les Claypool in Pig Hunt
UCLA
Episode: OFAF - Pretty Little Song & Of Fungi and Foe
Tim Soya
Friend and assistant to the rock band Primus, regularly featured on the podcast.
Primus
Episode: Better Call Soya!
Tim Curveball Wright
Former drummer for Primus from 1986 to 1988, known for his colorful anecdotes and deep knowledge of the early Bay Area music scene.
Primus
Episode: Inter-Album Interview - Tim "Curveball" Wright

Hosts

Josh Bald
Co-host, Primus Tracks creator/host, Primus friend and assistant to Tim Soya
Frankie Baristein
Co-host and encyclopedic knowledge resource, often driving trivia and historical context
Tim Soya
Contributing friend to Primus Tracks; frequent collaborator and tour/production context

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 369 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 States3 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 States5 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 States2 years ago

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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.
Primus DNA - Rush
Q: Where would you start a Primus fan who is not into Rush?
Gerry recommends starting them with either 'Hemispheres' or 'Farewell to Kings', as these albums represent key elements of Rush's musical identity.
Primus DNA - Rush
Q: What do you think about Rush's influence on Primus?
Gerry explains how much Rush's musical style, especially in terms of rhythm and composition, has impacted Primus, while emphasizing that Primus remains a unique and innovative band.

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What is Primus Tracks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Primus Tracks offers in-depth, song-by-song analysis of Primus material, often pairing Josh Bald and Frankie Baristein with Tim Soya for context on recording history, live performance history, and behind-the-scenes production. Episodes frequently feature discussions of side projects (such as Claypool Lennon Delirium and Duo de Twang), artwork and narrative concepts, and interviews with collaborators or guests tied to Primus-related work. The show stands out for its detailed musical breakdowns, live-history insights, and the integration of fan reactions to build a broader picture of Primus's ecosystem. This makes it appealing for both long-time fans and musicians or audio enthusiasts who crave technical and storytelling depth, with a playful... more

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Recent guests on Primus Tracks include:

1. Rich Ragsdale
2. Jerry Roscher
3. Tim Slowinski
4. Wylie Woods
5. Robi Bean
6. Gerry Schramm
7. Bryonn Bain
8. Tim Soya

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