Saw them in Detroit a few years back, they came out to the crowd chanting "Primus sucks!" and Les says into the mic "Well...I'm not disagreeing with ya!" I laughed so hard.
I always loved this song. And the words, fit so well with it. Intense, especially if you dealt with the "American Life". And Larry's playing is great. I mean, all of them are great musicians, and here there's great control by all of them.
Say what you want about Primus. I think they have been ahead of their time from the start. They are the type of band that future greats will look back on and claim Primus as one of their biggest influences.
I know there's allot of people out there who just throw Primus off as a joke and don't take them seriously at all, but I think this is one of the best songs about the poor and forlorn immigrants experience in America ever written! It's a very raw and honest portrayal that really talks about peoples miserable and ugly lives and shows how the U.S. really is for the poor. The last verse is powerful and I love the ending very dramatic. Excellent job Primus! Les Claypool Kicks Ass!
@YaWantTaters I know he made it up. I'm pretty sure they announced on their website and facebook that the slogan was dead. And he also did at a concert. He stopped liking when people say that a while ago.
@BeastRammer No, dude. Les was the one who started it! He likes when people say "Primus Sucks"! "We're Primus and we suck." - Les Claypool They'll ALWAYS have a ginormous number of fans! The fact that the quote is old - as time rolls on and on - tends to immortalize it, and, therewith; Primus!
Whaaaaaatttt are you serious Herb was sooooo good with Primus! Brain's simple beats and heavy handed style kinda gave Primus a more obvious and easy flow but Herb just accentuated every note the other two played how does that not equal displaying the genius of Primus
Someone knows where to download this music? I never found it anywhere, and just now I found to listen it on youtube (well, I can download from RUclips and convert, but I want good quality).
@sirwinfredsmith Its les claypool and primus "thing" to say they suck. They made t-shirts who said "Primus Sucks". So actually when someone says primus sucks they mean that they are fucking awesome.
It's so funny how things get lost over time. We used to chant "You suck!" at Primus because it was funny. They obviously don't suck. Nowadays kids get offended if you yell it at shows. I guess irony really is dead.
Primus is unique and weird............thats whats so freaking great about them.I guess commercialized yuppies cant listen to something out of the box like primus.
@USLethal Everyone still uses the slogan regardless but I don't know.. sorta makes me feel bad for Les because he's been hearing how they "suck" for years.
@chjohnst well no shit, les claypool is arguably the best bass player alive or dead, do you think he would play in a band with anything but the best musicians to back him up?
Played Tony Hawk's Project 8 through completion and a wiener such as myself never noticed this banger was on the soundtrack. Long live Primus!
Thats one of my favorate games of all time it gets shit on but its great
This and American wasteland
Saw them in Detroit a few years back, they came out to the crowd chanting "Primus sucks!" and Les says into the mic "Well...I'm not disagreeing with ya!" I laughed so hard.
God, the base in this song is great.
Les is more!
I always loved this song. And the words, fit so well with it. Intense, especially if you dealt with the "American Life". And Larry's playing is great. I mean, all of them are great musicians, and here there's great control by all of them.
such a dirty bass intro, love it
Say what you want about Primus. I think they have been ahead of their time from the start. They are the type of band that future greats will look back on and claim Primus as one of their biggest influences.
Man, this sucks so goooood
yep, that is Primus
Gotta love that bass line
Saw these guys circa 1990-1 with TAD at the Paradise theater in Boston. A fine show.
Tony Hawk’s Project 8.
great song from a great band
project 8
2:44 looks like a young Putin
Danny Cipoletti holy shit
Great song. Amazing video. Brasilian fan🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I know there's allot of people out there who just throw Primus off as a joke and don't take them seriously at all, but I think this is one of the best songs about the poor and forlorn immigrants experience in America ever written! It's a very raw and honest portrayal that really talks about peoples miserable and ugly lives and shows how the U.S. really is for the poor. The last verse is powerful and I love the ending very dramatic. Excellent job Primus! Les Claypool Kicks Ass!
that bass line cycles through my head all week every week
2018
Recife PE Brasil
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Oi
love that bass riff
Fits the video so perfect too.
The vocals are amazing for les claypool
SKCUS SUMIRP
soooo much agreeance....primus has the most disgustingly awesome grooves
you put the song and the pictures perfectly...nice job
This song burns hotter than a bonfire
this is, without any doubts, kick ass track! Thanks for upload!
@stevenhatley great success!
Great Bass
i'm learning this song and i'm telling you thinking about how claypool played it when i saw primus live feels so badass as i play it
that was a kickass video
Amazing Les does it again
@420wabisabi7 your nuts bro, I just saw then live @ Bonarroo, their drummer and guitarist are sick. Great power trio!
The pictures fit the outro. Nice job.
I thought this was the film clip Primus had for this track before I read your description. You did a really good job on it.
I can shred all day to this song
Well done!!
I thought this was the real music vidoe at first great work
fuck yeah ..primus 4eva
@YaWantTaters I know he made it up. I'm pretty sure they announced on their website and facebook that the slogan was dead. And he also did at a concert. He stopped liking when people say that a while ago.
YEAHHH-- MASTER CLAYPOOL
For those of you new to Primus, "Primus Sucks" is a term of endearment! The mighty Les says it himself
i love how the bass line is lead and the guitar riffs are in the background
pretty much Primus there. Be hard for a band to do different if their bass player was Claypoole. He is beyond the best.
@BeastRammer No, dude. Les was the one who started it! He likes when people say "Primus Sucks"!
"We're Primus and we suck." - Les Claypool
They'll ALWAYS have a ginormous number of fans!
The fact that the quote is old - as time rolls on and on - tends to immortalize it, and, therewith; Primus!
3 people think Primus doesn't suck.
Whaaaaaatttt are you serious Herb was sooooo good with Primus! Brain's simple beats and heavy handed style kinda gave Primus a more obvious and easy flow but Herb just accentuated every note the other two played how does that not equal displaying the genius of Primus
great vid
Good work!!.....I love it!!
good job
This song and video almost feels like a Pink Floyd song/video its sick. The influence seems apparent. Really like it.
Ummmm... No. It is not like Pink Floyd. It isn't even the same tempo.
I love primus
Someone knows where to download this music? I never found it anywhere, and just now I found to listen it on youtube (well, I can download from RUclips and convert, but I want good quality).
Best song to slam 40ozs to.
Badass Bass!!! Lol
@Catomania5
Les Claypool doesn't have fingernails. He has a bass playing claw. He's barely human.
@sirwinfredsmith Its les claypool and primus "thing" to say they suck. They made t-shirts who said "Primus Sucks". So actually when someone says primus sucks they mean that they are fucking awesome.
Ever hear their version of devil went down to georgia
Gotta keep doing it, though! The skin around my nail was bleeding for a bit but now its like armor.
This could actually be passed off as an official music video for this song.
Yeah, promus is a real alternative rock band!
yeee 4 20...8
@jj5x5fan1 what an enthralling story, would you dare to tell us more?
@SoldatSolutrea but the record version is a little sharp you can tell
@schmitty3 i would like to see you play bass like this dude, he is a fucking wizard on the bass man
Classic.
The top comments on all Primus videos are either "Primus sucks" or about other people saying "Primus sucks"
is this the official music video or is it unofficial
@TheWolverine00 primus obviously.
*Faves*
the real american life is listening to primus
Isn't this in Tony Hawk's project 8?
Yes it is.
Listen to wynona's big brown beaver.
For a moment I though you were talking about Homestuck xD!!
Primus, shit for life
@PointlesInsanity Ahahaha right, never forget it! :)
@Catomania5 Your Damn straight they do
It's so funny how things get lost over time. We used to chant "You suck!" at Primus because it was funny. They obviously don't suck. Nowadays kids get offended if you yell it at shows. I guess irony really is dead.
to the creator of the video (if U get this)
Thanks - nice job
Its like this song tries to be bad, but it doesn't
3:38-4:27 so fucking good
@penis3426
Primus sucks is their own motto, Les use to say it coming out on stage.When Tim Alexander(Herb) was in. Also known as the great unknowns
Primus is unique and weird............thats whats so freaking great about them.I guess commercialized yuppies cant listen to something out of the box like primus.
@USLethal Everyone still uses the slogan regardless but I don't know.. sorta makes me feel bad for Les because he's been hearing how they "suck" for years.
@404TMac
Just like Rush and Jimi and Led Zep
Yes it is.
You'd have to ask the 8 guys who bought it.
@Jedimanager
yeah i know but my wording on the last post wasnt as good as i would have liked it
@USLethal He got tired of people saying that a while ago lol.
@schmitty3 Why are you watching a Primus video if you don't like them?
@schmitty3 ppl commenting 'Primus sucks' puts a smile on my face, just more fellow fans who know good music.
What I don't get is why lyrics can't be ridiculous? Why does everything have to have this "hidden meaning"? Are we not allowed to be silly anymore?
claypool the best
@chjohnst well no shit, les claypool is arguably the best bass player alive or dead, do you think he would play in a band with anything but the best musicians to back him up?
@bigredjew freak off with that
@schulhoff18 glad i could entertain you
@lukekilla3 It means he likes it bro.
@eyehategod94 assuming you're not joking the whole "Primus sucks!" thing is a in joke with the band. It was funny in the 90's but is just old nowdays
@riplee07 You don't get it.
@BeastRammer Shit, Im behind the times! Yeah, I could see how that would get old..
DONALD TRUMP SHOULD WATCH THIS. POPE IVA
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Really? What was his name? j/k, I hope you really did...
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