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Primus - Frizzle Fry Audio CD

A fair review of the Primus "Frizzle Fry" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Primus reviews here, or go back to the Primus tabs.

Primus Band: Primus
Title: Frizzle Fry
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-05-31
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: To Defy the Laws of Tradition 2: Groundhog's Day 3: Too Many Puppies 4: Mr. Knowitall 5: Frizzle Fry 6: John the Fisherman 7: You Can't Kill Michael Malloy - Matthew Winegar 8: Toys Go Winding Down 9: Pudding Time 10: Sathington Willoby 11: Spegetti Western 12: Harold of the Rocks 13: To Defy

10 Stars.
But I'll keep it brief:

-Les Claypool basically turns the bass into a whole new instrument. There is really a lot to be said about this album, as it sounds like nothing else I've heard. It goes beyond popping and slapping. He strums the bass, intrupting the strums with random little noises and all kinds of other little tricks. This all creates an insanely funky bass line for each track.

-The guitar is very crunchy, insanely precise and beyond catchy. You get heavy riffs, slower melodic grooves, whiny solos. . . everything.

-Drums are just on point. Very balanced, very crisp. No excessive fills or anything, just clean, fairly complex beats.

-The vocals are laughter inducing thanks to Les again. Never taking himself too seriously, he gives every song a light hearted approach. I know a lot of people feel that Les' voice ruins the tracks. I personally don't agree, but I can tell you that if his singing annoys you, you will find it to be the least annoying on this album.

Overall, this is a funk/metal masterpiece. Heavy, funky, goofy. .


Worthy introduction to this singular brand of fractured funk
While the slap-bass heavy, nasally-weird, humor-driven group powered by eternal prankster and hellbilly deluxe Claypool will always remain an acquired taste, that small agitated demographic was served up properly with FF, a consistent but sometimes repetitive release. 3 1/2

Few bands had such a detailed synthesis of their unique sound recorded so assuredly for a debut as this first Primus studio release.


The Brilliance of Les Claypool.


And then there's Frizzle Fry by Primus.
There's Led Zeppelin's Zoso, Metallica's Black Album, AC/DC's Back In Black, and all the other huge bands who came out with such a monster album that it lived on in musical immortality.

If you aren't a Primus fan, or you think you never could get into them because you thought they were a joke band, then clear your mind, sit down and lisen to Frizzle Fry. Loud. On a good stereo. And become a follower of Les Claypool's disturbed and brilliant mind.

Besides all that, come on . . . Les Claypool is the Jimi Hendrix of the bass guitar. How could anyone not want to experience that? He creates bass sounds that are strange, weird, and still manages to jam. Every song on here is exceptional. And don't even ask what a monster of a song the title track, Frizzle Fry, is.

The Toys Go Winding Down, is another big standout track to me. It sounds like it could be the soundtrack to a demented nightmare, and once again, manages to be weird, surreal and yes, it jams.

I could go on and on giving you a detailed description of each song, but in the end all there is left to really say is not to miss out on musical history and get busy experiencing the music of Les Claypool before you get too old and start taking life seriously.

Now!.


Early Greatness
The 1st John the Fisherman track is just as good as the 2 sequels on following albums and Too Many Puppies may be the best song they ever made. This seminal album foreshadowed a really impressive set of albums ending with Pork Soda. If you like Primus, buy this album!.


But Never Fear, You're Safe With Me. Well, Maybe.....
However, many are not aware that are two other very talented performers in the band. Everyone who knows anything about music is already familiar with the insanity/genious that is Les's lyrics and bass playing. Not convinced? Do yourself a favor and go buy this cd. Not only does it stand out as their best, IMHO, but it is a treat to anyone who appreciates guitar and drums. Lastly, before you listen to the end of Groundhog's Day, make sure you have nothing valuable around you. Recent studies have shown that people have a tendency to break things around them when listening to the last minute of that song. Primus sucks!.


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