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This is a much darker album than previous Primus efforts. This does not however, mean that Primus have simply become heaver and self-absorbed. Spectacularly sinister tones, lyrics and a feeling that this music is coming at you from the dark are all traits that are both refreshing and relevant to the Primus sound. This is such an experimental, and consequently developed and accomplished, album because it was recorded in Rancho Relaxo, Les' home studio. Primus, for the first time, could record without limitations.
Les Claypool's quirky, dominant basslines mark the first album on which Les has truly come to terms with his 6-string. Little can be said to truly describe how diverse and emotive his playing on this album is. His singing, too, is at times jovial, and at others haunting. The lyrics are sinister and the characters Les describes are rich and bizarrely fitting. All Les' techniques are present and used to genius effect, as well as some brilliant flirtations with the Electric Upright bass.
This marks the first album on which Ler could finally step out of Todd Huth's shadow, Huth having written many of the guitar lines on Suck On This, Frizzle Fry and Seas of Cheese. Ler does not dissapoint. Bizarre, convulsing and unique guitar rhythms and (never pointless) solos accompony and even slightly provoke Les' usually very commanding aural presence. No other guitarist could have fitted better into this album than Larry Lalonde, as DMV and Mr. Krinkle undeniably confirm. Herb too, impresses with his refined and minimal approach to drums. His playing adds tremendously to the ambience of the tracks, and Wounded Knee is sublime.
Overall, an album of extremes. This album will alienate new Primus fans, and so it's advisable to steer clear of it for a while. It may be Primus' biggest success saleswise, but it's certainly not the wisest choice for an introduction. However, when you have plucked up the courage to buy it, listened to it a few times, and acquainted yourself with it's eccentricities, you may just realise how outstanding Pork Soda really is.
As Les once said, "To defy the laws of Tradition is a crusade only of the brave."
well worth a purchase for all budding bass guitarists. Primus Sucks?... I think not.
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