Inter-Album Interview: Bryan Kehoe

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Inter-Album Interview: Bryan Kehoe

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Jan 5, 2021

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Bryan Kehoe is a force of nature, and brings his magnanimity to Primus Tracks. Kehoe discusses the earliest days of the Bay Area thrash and alt scenes, his time with M.I.R.V. and Kehoe International, and naturally, his run with Duo De Twang. Enjoy out conversation with this unstoppable man!

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Jan 5, 2021

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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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Mr. Knowitall: Frankie knows all about Mr. Knowitall. Josh takes a road trip. We dive deep into this crushing Frizzle Fry track, particularly regarding live performances, but we also discuss the lyrics, music, and wax poetic about why the music of Primus is so... by Primus Tracks
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To Defy The Laws Of Tradition: Josh and Frankie take on the towering Frizzle Fry opener, To Defy The Laws Of Tradition - musical and lyrical themes, literary connections, and why this stands as an anthem for Primus and its fans. @primustracks on instagram and twitter. by Primus Tracks
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Sathington Willoughby & Spegetti Western: Josh and Frankie track a goofy segue and a sinister jam that can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. We dissect the music, the lyrics, and the spelling of the titles, and Frankie uncorks a rare demo for us to sample! @primustracks on Instagram &... by Primus Tracks
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John The Fisherman: John The Fisherman - where to begin? The band's calling card in its early push for airplay outside the Bay Area. Josh and Frankie chart the evolution of the track from the Sausage demo to live performances in the present day, dissect the video, and we... by Primus Tracks
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Nature Boy w/ Louis Ortega: Nature Boy, an enigmatic track that delights and confounds when it rears its hydra heads in concert. Senior bass analyst Louis Ortega drops in to demonstrate its many memorable bass licks, and we all hail Tim Alexander for his transcendent drumming. by Primus Tracks
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Los Bastardos: The bastards are back, and they've brought their friends. Josh and Frankie provide info on the eight (!) guest musicians on this track, which wraps up our outing on the Seas of Cheese, as well as how such a convention of great minds came about. by Primus Tracks
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Gabby La La in Claypool Country: Gabby La La traces musical journey from childhood to her teenage years and into the gigging that helped land her a spot touring and recording with Les Claypool, friendships with Buckethead and Bernie Worrell, and why, when asked if you have some... by Primus Tracks
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Early Days with Joe Gore: The fantastic JOE GORE joins us to talk the 80s SF Bay scene, early Primus, how Les Claypool molded his stage persona, and the Holy Mackerel experience. Find more about Joe at www.joegore.com @primustracks on instagram and twitter. by Primus Tracks
63 min listen
Capturing Claypool w/ Jay Blakesberg: Renowned photographer Jay Blakesberg gives us a tour behind the scenes and the lens via his book, To Defy the Laws of Tradition: A Photographic Archive of Primus & Les Claypool - Jay dishes on the stories behind some of the photo sessions therein, and... by Primus Tracks
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Groundhog's Day: Josh and Frankie discuss musical & lyrical themes of Groundhog's Day, one of the most widely-performed tunes in the Primus repertoire. Frankie charts the evolution of the song in a live setting, and Josh invites you to get floored. Instagram &... by Primus Tracks
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Suck On This: Josh and Frankie set sail to cover every Primus studio track...but you can't talk about Frizzle Fry without starting at Suck On This. It's unusual for a band's first official release to be a live album - Josh and Frankie delve into the background of... by Primus Tracks
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Sgt. Baker: RIGHT! Josh and Frankie march through Sgt Baker and discuss the first official PRIMUS MYSTERY: what are the original lyrics to this track, that one can hear on early live versions? LEFT! We delve into the herky-jerky music, Tim's drum approach, and... by Primus Tracks
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Pudding Time (w/ Anthony Garcia!): It's pudding time, children! Sound engineer and musician Anthony Garcia joins us to break down the musical elements of Pudding Time, and Frankie takes us on a journey through the many iterations of this track over the years. It's an anthem of inspired... by Primus Tracks
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Fish On: Josh and Frankie define the symbolism of the instrumentation of this track, which is just three fishing stories sewn together. OR IS IT?! There's more beneath the surface, and Josh lures it to the surface while Frankie reels in some live clips of Fish... by Primus Tracks
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Seas Of Cheese: We're out of the Frizzle Frying pan and into the Seas Of Cheese. We put on our snorkels and explore the origins and recording of the album, and Frankie shares album press kit material. Josh describes his associations to the Seas Of Cheese track, and... by Primus Tracks
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Harold Of The Rocks & To Defy: We round out Frizzle Fry with the Primus all-timer, Harold of the Rocks. We discuss the differing live versions, which lines are most fun to scream along to at shows, and how it's okay to make mistakes. Next episode we take one more look back at the... by Primus Tracks
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Wounded Knee: An unexpected Tim Alexander composition divides the two halves of Pork Soda. We get into the specifics of the recording of this track, which occurred separately from the rest of the album, try to get into the mind of one Tim Alexander, and spend some... by Primus Tracks
34 min listen
Tommy The Cat Part 1 w/ Louis Ortega: PART ONE of TWO in which Josh, Frankie, and Senior Bass Analyst Louis Ortega discuss and deconstruct Tommy The Cat, perhaps the pinnacle of all Primus tracks. Louis demonstrates the many different interpretations of that legendary bass riff, and we... by Primus Tracks
57 min listen
Michael Malloy Goes Winding Down: Josh and Frankie discuss You Can't Kill Michael Malloy, an interlude with a rich history, and The Toys Go Winding Down, another stellar Frizzle Fry track. Frankie brings the history of Michael Malloy and Josh has an insane theory about the lyrics to... by Primus Tracks
47 min listen
Frizzle Fry (w/ Louis Ortega!): Louis Ortega joins Josh & Frankie to break down the musical elements of Frizzle Fry's title track, and helps us appreciate its complexities - he even bangs out some riffs on the bass guitar! Settle in and take some notes, because you'll learn a lot... by Primus Tracks
44 min listen
Here Come The Bastards: The bastards are coming, sure. But who are they? What do they want? What's their message? Find out as Josh and Frankie take on this Primus anthem. We get into the odd time signature, Tim's drumming approach, some excellent live versions (some with... by Primus Tracks
36 min listen
Tommy The Cat Part 2 w/ Louis Ortega: We bring it home for this monster Primus track with an examination of latter-day performances, lyrics, and a run through Frankie's favorite live Tommy moments. Plus, the Primus Mystery of the week! by Primus Tracks
59 min listen
Eleven: Stranger Things fans, it's your favorite Primus track! Josh is particularly fired up for this one - the sneaky time signature and the philosophical underpinnings of the lyrics come to the fore. Frankie reveals the 1986 demo that first captured this... by Primus Tracks
43 min listen
Making of Seas Of Cheese with Ron Rigler: Special guest Ron Rigler, who engineered the first four Primus studio releases, joins us to talk about the making of Sailing The Seas Of Cheese, the Primus major label debut. He dishes on the challenges of making the record, how he helped the band... by Primus Tracks
57 min listen
Animation Academy w/ Webster Colcord: Animator Webster Colcord created a caricature of Les for a Beats Antique video, which opened the door to further collaboration on the videos for Bubbles Burst (CLD) and Candyman (Primus). He walks us through the processes and challenges of stop motion... by Primus Tracks
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My Name Is Mud: We've arrived at 1993's Pork Soda! Josh and Frankie get into some of the circumstances around the recording of the album and tackle the first single from the album, which is nearly ubiquitous at Primus shows and on playlists. We are back at it with... by Primus Tracks
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DMV: Pork Soda is a bass clinic that demands an expert, therefore, junior bass analyst Matt Hunter joins Primus Tracks for a trip to the DMV. What's up with all the tapping, and why does it make so much sense? How is Tim so precise? Just what the hell is... by Primus Tracks
59 min listen
The Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon w/ Anthony Garcia: A standout offering from Pork Soda, The Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon serves as a companion piece to Fish On and provides just as many delights. Our ol' pal Anthony Garcia joins in the fun to examine the monster drum sound, understated bass (until that... by Primus Tracks
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Sathington Waltz / Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers w/ Anthony Garcia: Anthony Garcia returns to get us to the bottom of the success of this Primus live staple. What makes it so catchy? Why does it get everyone fired up? WHERE IS THE BLUE ROOM?! We dig into it all, and Josh realizes he knows more about drug slang than... by Primus Tracks
57 min listen

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