Primus Tracks
Josh, Frankie, & SoyaPrimus 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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The "A Handful of Nuggs" 12" is out in the world, finally! We discuss the new material and dig into The Ol' Grizz, which serves as a teaser for a forthcoming Primus LP in 2027. If this is the direction they're taking, we're all for it! Plus, some new... more
That's right! Perm Parker, the very first Primus drummer (Linn drum machine is officially number zero) joins the podcast! Perm went to De Anza High School alongside Les Claypool, Kirk Hammett, Bryan Kehoe, Marc Biedermann, the list goes on. He recoll... more
Primus made numerous radio appearnces throughout the 90s and into the 21st century. Two standout radio appearances are the 1989 KZSU at Stanford University and 1990 at VPRO in the Netherlands. The Stanford performance is well-known for the accompanyi... more
We recap the madness of the Claypool Gold tour, from the stage production to the lineups and songs, sit-ins, cross-pollination, and all the little tidbits that made the tour special. Did you attend? How was it? Let us know!
Les at Berklee: v... more
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- Cuts through the cheese
After being a PRIMUS fan since ‘92 I recently started to listen to this podcast and I love it.
This podcast SUCKS!
Apple Podcasts5ExtraCrispyBoy420
United States23 days ago - Josh and Frankie talkin the Balls off a Rhino
Josh keeps it movin and groovin, Frankie with the surgical tools and Soya has a beer and folds the dirty laundry.
There are many nerdy music podcasts out there but none as prolific as Primus Tracks. I saw this years ago and listened to the grapevine pod with Les. I thought well I don’t need to listen to any others. Just going through tracks? Boring right?
Well I was soooo wrong. Y’all make every pod interesting.
Cheers and have a can of Pork Soda (my least favorite).. I am one of those wei... more
Apple Podcasts5Elohm grinsUnited States2 months ago - Hats off
When I first met my wife-to-be I said “Say baby, you wanna lay down with me and listen to some Primus?” As mentioned in “Over the Electric Grapevine”, I married her almost straightaway.
I thought I’d write an eloquent review full of wond’rous references and quotes with a joke or two, A pun or three but alas I am twelve units shy of a bachelor's degree.
Primus got me into pluckin’ and thumping’ the bass playing, Primus got me married and Primus Tracks got me through the side effects of chemo ... more
Apple Podcasts5Slapstick Junior
Belgium2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Steviee MacUnited States7 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 Podcasts5minimaljustUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #125 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  United Kingdom/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Australia/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #216 |  Italy/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #17 | Belgium/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Switzerland/Music/Music Interviews |
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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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Recent guests on Primus Tracks include:
1. Vincent Perm Parker
2. David Lefkowitz
3. Tim Soya
4. Sam Stewart
5. Jeff Roscher
6. Bret Crow
7. Kello Gonzalez
8. Rich Ragsdale
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