Oysterhead - The Grand Pecking Order

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Oysterhead - The Grand Pecking Order

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Feb 26, 2024

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We've reached the title track of Oysterhead's lone studio album, and its medieval bent invites comparisons between the futility of feudalism and modern capitalism. Les Claypool uses classic and crass imagery to expose our class system, while maintaining the happy-go-lucky jauntiness of the music. Tamborines to armageddon!Get involved:InstagramFacebookEmailBurn your money

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Feb 26, 2024

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