Fun fact: I had a couple of Skype sessions with Tim Alexander in 2012. Drummer stuff of course, although we did end up just chatting about all sorts of things. Anywho, I happened to mention that I thought that he was the bestest drummer evaarr & that Primus just wasn't Primus without him... (hint, hint) Now I don't wanna claim credit here but he DID rejoin in 2013, sooo.... :D
Mr. Tim "Herb" Alexander on the drums. He's my favourite drummer & the reason I got so heavily into Primus as a teen. He & Les are the perfect drum/bass combo, imh. Made for each other, musically speaking. I've heard Les say as much. Anywho, whilst Herb plays on most Primus albums he did leave the band from 1997-'02.. Came back from 2003-'09.. left again... returned 2013-present & there're four albums without him. Brian Mantia & Jay Lane would take on the role, respectively. These other albums are good, but there's no mistaking Herb on the kit. You've only heard him so far, but let's see if you can note his absence should you hear some tunes from the other albums. :D
Why does no one ever recommend “The Toys Go Winding Down”? That’s got to be one of, if not, THE MOST underrated Primus song!! It’s also one of their catchiest with an awesome bass line that sounds like a horse gallop.
I'm so happy someone is giving this amazing song some love, so underrated. This is part of a tetralogy including "John the Fisherman, Fish On, Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon and The Last Salmon Man." Known as "The Fisherman Chronicles." Primus is my favorite band almost in a tie with Tool. My musical Ying Yang you may call them. One is funnier, weirder, darker sometimes and the other is more serious and spiritual and pragmatic. Primus is just the most original band I've ever heard. Love them. So glad you enjoy them that much. You still have a long way to go into this eternal can of Pork Soda. You suck!
Thanks. POLO!!! I'm so damn glad it made the 4 Runner!! I'll keep sending ya Primus tracks through the coffee thingy! This songs is actually part of trilogy called the Fisherman Chronicles
Ive always loved that you can basically hear the struggle in the strings... they are very raw with the slides and things almost sounds like a sitar but ultimately have the sound of the fish struggling on the line
Tim “Herb” Alexander is the MVP on this track. Tim - along with John Stanier of Helmet and Dave Grohl of Nirvana - were pivotal in inspiring me to learn the drums back in 1996/1997. I still play to this day and Tim Alexander is easily my favorite from those three all these years later. Eventually, you’ll need to check out Tomas Haake of Meshuggah; he’s a drummer’s drummer. Speaking of Tool, Danny Carey goes to Meshuggah concerts and shakes his head in disbelief at how good Tomas Haake is.
I’m 52 long time tool fan , watching your reaction gives me great joy, reminds me of when I heard their songs for the first time. Also polo been blasting tool in about 10 cars ( since mid 90’s) and still hasn’t stopped , that’s the magic of tool they never get old could hear a song 100 times over and still love, so many moving parts one always gets you
I've heard "Hillbilly Tool" as a descriptor for Primus quite a few times. Seeing as how they're one of my favorite bands I can agree with that since I love Tool as well. As for further recommendations? Professor Nutbutter's House of Treats, Over the Electric Grapevine, Southbound Pachyderm, Tommy the Cat (Bonnaroo 2011 version), DMV, Frizzle Fry, Moron TV, Jilly's on Smack :)
Although there are so many great songs by Primus, there are also lots of gems from Les Claypool's side projects/supergroups. "The Claypool Lennon Delirium" - "Blood and Rockets", "Bucket of Bernie Brains" - "Tyranny of the Hunt", "Fearless Flying Frog Brigade" - "Buzzards of Green Hill", "Oysterhead" - "Mr. Oysterhead", "Duo De Twang" - "Stayin' Alive" (a cover of the Bee Gee's song of the same name), and many others.
Thank you for being one of the few people to react to a song that isn't so well known. People seem to only react to the same 7 or so Primus tracks with music videos or popular live recordings.
I haven’t seen it suggested but one of my favorite tracks is ‘Fish On’ off of Sailing the Seas of Cheese. Rarely gets talked about and maybe a bit long but it’s fantastic.
I’ve been a huge Primus fan for 32 years now. Huge inspiration to me playing drums and I started also playing Bass because of Les Claypool. I don’t know if you’ve checked it out yet but Jerry was a race car driver on the album Sailing the seas of cheese is a great funk metal jam! Tommy the Cat is my all time favorite too.
Fisherman Chronicles out of order but it definitely doesn't matter. Check out Fish On, next. It's a fucking rad song she then John The Fisherman for that heavy Primus groove. Glad you dug this one!
Just another day in the life of a fish. If you haven’t figured out by now, Les loves to fish and sing about fishing. I think your one of the first to react to this. good stuff
In case you weren't aware, Les is an avid fisherman. ;) I love how the rhythm has an almost aquatic feel to it. I assume that's what they were going for.
Would be awesome if you reacted to a whole Primus album. Frizzle Fry or Sailing the Seas of Cheese would be a great start. Was worried Ol Diamondback would be too deep of a cut. Glad you liked it. Professor Nutbutters House of Treats, Pudding Time or Shake Hands With Beef would be a great follow up individual song.
Hi Polo, Thanks for all the reaction videos, I just discovered you and have been enjoying your Primus series. Long time Primus fan here, and yes they indeed suck, as you have discovered for yourself. ... By the way, that spinny thing behind you in your studio is hypnotic to watch, I can't help but stare at it every video.
All three members on this album are amazing. Ler doesn’t get enough credit on guitar period but all of their fishing songs he definitely makes them feel aquatic
Hats off to you Bro for doing a deep dive on Primus, proud of you! And you will not be disappointed. I urge you at some point to track down the live video ‘Hallucino genetics’, 2004 in surround sound. When we watched it our jaws were literally on the floor we had never heard such sounds before. My friends fats, and the toys, were stand outs. You also need to check out Les Claypools other bands… the flying frog brigade ‘whamola’ will blow your mind
I was born in the same city Les claypool was, Parkersburg. I've always felt a special connection to Primus. You know how you rub a dog in a certain spot, his leg jus kicks and kicks? I feel like the dog, and Primus is rubbing my kickspot. Mr Krinkle is my fav Primus song. The video is great. Btw, PRIMUS SUCKS!!! 😂😂😂
You'd LOVE the video for Shake Hands With Beef. Primus had another drummer named Brain (Brian Mantia) who was also great. Not Tim, but great for other reasons.
Hi POLO I love your appreciation for good music and open mind to understand and enjoy different genre. I'd love to see your reaction of a song called Frame by Frame by King Crimson. If this request needs to go through Patreon, please let me know. thank you.
Just be careful with the copyrights, I really want to see you react to this song, so hopefuly you can find a good quality version, wether is live or studio. thanks again!
This is one of those songs where Primus' nickname "Tool for Hillbillies" is really appropriate. Les Claypool's singing style notwithstanding, this is one of the few songs of theirs that's not really meant to be humorous.
When you made the statement of having to do fake cheesy reactions for views, it made me think of the Primus song Hoinfodaman. It's a song about Hoeing for the man. Selling out for sponsors.😂
Hey totally unrelated to this song but a good song to try is Dazed and Confused (studio version) by Led Zeppelin, if you want to hear some crazy drumming. Keep up the good work man!
Fish On and John the Fisherman gotta finish the trilogy.
Tim Alexander is a crazy underrated drummer. Spegetti Western, Eleven, Year of the Parrot, Nature Boy all shows off his skills.
He’s an insane drummer. One of the most underrated ever
Don't forget Over the Electric Grapevine
Dude syncopation is on point.
Herb f-ing rocks!
@@darkfortress9966 he’s sick on Southbound Pachyderm
Southbound Pachyderm is a bit of a deep cut, and I've never seen anyone react to it, but it's fantastic. :)
I imagine Polo would love the video too
It has an official music video. I wouldn't say it's that deep of a cut.
@@AICJDR agreed. Id say Jellikit, The heckler, Glass sandwich, toys go winding down.. those are deep cuts lol
indeed! and the video is awesome too
my favorite Primus song of them all.
Entire Pork Soda album is fantastic, I think you'd enjoy DMV a lot. my fav on this one is Nature Boy
Fun fact: I had a couple of Skype sessions with Tim Alexander in 2012. Drummer stuff of course, although we did end up just chatting about all sorts of things. Anywho, I happened to mention that I thought that he was the bestest drummer evaarr & that Primus just wasn't Primus without him... (hint, hint) Now I don't wanna claim credit here but he DID rejoin in 2013, sooo.... :D
Mr. Tim "Herb" Alexander on the drums. He's my favourite drummer & the reason I got so heavily into Primus as a teen. He & Les are the perfect drum/bass combo, imh. Made for each other, musically speaking. I've heard Les say as much.
Anywho, whilst Herb plays on most Primus albums he did leave the band from 1997-'02.. Came back from 2003-'09.. left again... returned 2013-present & there're four albums without him. Brian Mantia & Jay Lane would take on the role, respectively. These other albums are good, but there's no mistaking Herb on the kit. You've only heard him so far, but let's see if you can note his absence should you hear some tunes from the other albums. :D
Why does no one ever recommend “The Toys Go Winding Down”? That’s got to be one of, if not, THE MOST underrated Primus song!! It’s also one of their catchiest with an awesome bass line that sounds like a horse gallop.
"Spegetti Western" is a dope track! Also, of course, "Too Many Puppies" and "To Defy The Laws of Tradition" from the same album
Herold of the Rocks is another stellar track off fizzle fry
I'm so happy someone is giving this amazing song some love, so underrated. This is part of a tetralogy including "John the Fisherman, Fish On, Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon and The Last Salmon Man." Known as "The Fisherman Chronicles." Primus is my favorite band almost in a tie with Tool. My musical Ying Yang you may call them. One is funnier, weirder, darker sometimes and the other is more serious and spiritual and pragmatic. Primus is just the most original band I've ever heard. Love them. So glad you enjoy them that much. You still have a long way to go into this eternal can of Pork Soda. You suck!
Primus sucks!
Thanks. POLO!!! I'm so damn glad it made the 4 Runner!! I'll keep sending ya Primus tracks through the coffee thingy! This songs is actually part of trilogy called the Fisherman Chronicles
"American Life" live is one of my favorite songs of theirs. The bass riff is so weird and dark. Fun to play once you get the hang of it.
yea, it might be in my top 5
Yes please do American life!!
This is great stoner music when you’re working around the house doing things like painting the lawn mowing the chickens feeding the porch ect
Finally getting into the deep cuts! They really are versatile, wait till you hear Ler on the banjo
This drummer played for a perfect circle on their last album.
On April 17th Primus are playing a benefit gig at a small venue with Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor
Ive always loved that you can basically hear the struggle in the strings... they are very raw with the slides and things almost sounds like a sitar but ultimately have the sound of the fish struggling on the line
Tim “Herb” Alexander is the MVP on this track. Tim - along with John Stanier of Helmet and Dave Grohl of Nirvana - were pivotal in inspiring me to learn the drums back in 1996/1997. I still play to this day and Tim Alexander is easily my favorite from those three all these years later. Eventually, you’ll need to check out Tomas Haake of Meshuggah; he’s a drummer’s drummer. Speaking of Tool, Danny Carey goes to Meshuggah concerts and shakes his head in disbelief at how good Tomas Haake is.
Fretless bass guitar… Mastery.
I’m 52 long time tool fan , watching your reaction gives me great joy, reminds me of when I heard their songs for the first time. Also polo been blasting tool in about 10 cars ( since mid 90’s) and still hasn’t stopped , that’s the magic of tool they never get old could hear a song 100 times over and still love, so many moving parts one always gets you
I've heard "Hillbilly Tool" as a descriptor for Primus quite a few times. Seeing as how they're one of my favorite bands I can agree with that since I love Tool as well. As for further recommendations? Professor Nutbutter's House of Treats, Over the Electric Grapevine, Southbound Pachyderm, Tommy the Cat (Bonnaroo 2011 version), DMV, Frizzle Fry, Moron TV, Jilly's on Smack :)
I feel like I'm im more complete hearing this. Its a gift for sure
Although there are so many great songs by Primus, there are also lots of gems from Les Claypool's side projects/supergroups. "The Claypool Lennon Delirium" - "Blood and Rockets", "Bucket of Bernie Brains" - "Tyranny of the Hunt", "Fearless Flying Frog Brigade" - "Buzzards of Green Hill", "Oysterhead" - "Mr. Oysterhead", "Duo De Twang" - "Stayin' Alive" (a cover of the Bee Gee's song of the same name), and many others.
So many greats 🤘My favorite song from one of Les’ side projects is “The Awakening”
Thank you for being one of the few people to react to a song that isn't so well known. People seem to only react to the same 7 or so Primus tracks with music videos or popular live recordings.
I haven’t seen it suggested but one of my favorite tracks is ‘Fish On’ off of Sailing the Seas of Cheese. Rarely gets talked about and maybe a bit long but it’s fantastic.
I’ve been a huge Primus fan for 32 years now. Huge inspiration to me playing drums and I started also playing Bass because of Les Claypool. I don’t know if you’ve checked it out yet but Jerry was a race car driver on the album Sailing the seas of cheese is a great funk metal jam! Tommy the Cat is my all time favorite too.
Fisherman Chronicles out of order but it definitely doesn't matter. Check out Fish On, next. It's a fucking rad song she then John The Fisherman for that heavy Primus groove. Glad you dug this one!
Shadow of a Man and Little Faces are two songs I would highly recommend from the band Oysterhead that Les is in as well. Loving the reactions 👍
Anyone who can make a banging song about a documentary of a fish being snagged on a hook and line is a fantastic story teller and and amazing musician
Hell yea man!!! I’m so glad you like primus. Just love Les and the boys and see them every chance I can.
Just another day in the life of a fish. If you haven’t figured out by now, Les loves to fish and sing about fishing. I think your one of the first to react to this. good stuff
More amazing Primus tracks.... DMV, Eleven, Groundhog's Day, Too Many Puppies
Man that intro to Eleven... just pure heaven, I hope Polo hears it someday soon
In case you weren't aware, Les is an avid fisherman. ;) I love how the rhythm has an almost aquatic feel to it. I assume that's what they were going for.
Would be awesome if you reacted to a whole Primus album. Frizzle Fry or Sailing the Seas of Cheese would be a great start.
Was worried Ol Diamondback would be too deep of a cut. Glad you liked it.
Professor Nutbutters House of Treats, Pudding Time or Shake Hands With Beef would be a great follow up individual song.
Hi Polo, Thanks for all the reaction videos, I just discovered you and have been enjoying your Primus series. Long time Primus fan here, and yes they indeed suck, as you have discovered for yourself. ... By the way, that spinny thing behind you in your studio is hypnotic to watch, I can't help but stare at it every video.
You done f-ed up! 5-10-15-30 years from now your going to hear something and your never going to get this song out of your head! Love you brother
This was one of my favorite bands to see live! Talk about entertaining and the mosh pits were great!
They've only put out nine albums in thirty years, but they're all solid efforts. However, Sailing on the Sea of Cheese and Pork Soda are my favs.
Southbound pachyderms!
Love primus,& this song just happens to be my overall joint favorite primus song alongside frizzle fry.
Les is a fisherman...😂
I pretty much had this album on a loop my entire year of 8th grade and I still love it just as much 30 years later
Plz do Poetry and Prose as your next Primus song😁
Many years Frizzle Fry, but over the past three years “Pork Soda” has become my absolute #1. Truly special band/song/album
All three members on this album are amazing. Ler doesn’t get enough credit on guitar period but all of their fishing songs he definitely makes them feel aquatic
The music represents the struggle of the fish on the line
And the motion and rolling of the ocean and the waves
Hats off to you Bro for doing a deep dive on Primus, proud of you! And you will not be disappointed. I urge you at some point to track down the live video ‘Hallucino genetics’, 2004 in surround sound. When we watched it our jaws were literally on the floor we had never heard such sounds before. My friends fats, and the toys, were stand outs. You also need to check out Les Claypools other bands… the flying frog brigade ‘whamola’ will blow your mind
I freakin love this song
Drummer is Tim on this album
HOT DAMN! love it when you do a Primus track Over the Electric Grapevine, Greet the Sacred Cow, Electric Uncle Sam.
All bangers my friend
This song is incredible 😁✌️
A better suggestion would’ve been John The Fisherman.
I full heartedly agree with that statement
Fish On
I'd say anything off Frizzle Fry
Nah…..this song’s just fine.
All in due time, lad.
The way Les makes a bass sound like a sitar in this song is insane.
Yeah! More Primus!
Somehow I ended up seeing Primus play four different times… each time was because of a different reason than going to see Primus.
Cool to see someone check out a deep cut.
I was born in the same city Les claypool was, Parkersburg. I've always felt a special connection to Primus.
You know how you rub a dog in a certain spot, his leg jus kicks and kicks? I feel like the dog, and Primus is rubbing my kickspot. Mr Krinkle is my fav Primus song. The video is great.
Btw, PRIMUS SUCKS!!! 😂😂😂
You'd LOVE the video for Shake Hands With Beef. Primus had another drummer named Brain (Brian Mantia) who was also great. Not Tim, but great for other reasons.
Laquerhead is a great 🎵
This is literally the first reaction to this song on YT. Watch, 3 more ppl will review it in the next week.
Several tunes on this album are sssssmokin hot
Jilly's on Smack is a cool rune from them
First time I heard them in the 80's the song was My name is Mud lol
4:18 right, the F, on! good call, hahahaaa!
This is in my top 5 favorite Primus songs. This whole album is a killer.
Too Many Puppies, Sailing the Seas of Cheese, Pork Soda are all fabulous Primus songs. Then again, I think all Primus songs are pretty fabulous.
one of the most underrated primus songs
If there’s one thing I’ve been able to determine listening to Primus all these years, it’s that Les Claypool loves fishing
John the fisherman great Primus song!!
Hamburger train. Those who know, know
Hi POLO I love your appreciation for good music and open mind to understand and enjoy different genre. I'd love to see your reaction of a song called Frame by Frame by King Crimson. If this request needs to go through Patreon, please let me know. thank you.
Just be careful with the copyrights, I really want to see you react to this song, so hopefuly you can find a good quality version, wether is live or studio. thanks again!
Please please please, hear me out!!??
Next song reaction-
Primus
Album- the antipop
Song- final voyage of the liquid sky
I swear you wont regret it.
Lots of stories in Primus songs, great band once you've got into them.
Jerry was a racecar driver.
I wish there was a way I could show you about TonyHawkII
AceOfSpades, Microwaved. You have no idea
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
what about reacting to "American Life"? it's one of their most famous songs! you'll definitly like it
You should check out another of Les's bands, The Holy Mackerel and their song Delicate Tendrils featuring Henry Rollins. Great social commentary.
Fish on.
you gotta check out mr. knowitall also from primus. talk about pump up road trip songs...
YES!!!!
Noice. Would love to see a double reaction to Have a Cigar. First the original by Pink Floyd and then the Primus cover
Mr Krinkle next dude🤘🤘
I don't know if anyone has told you les claypool/primus also released an alternative album under the band name Sausage....
Best roadtrippin' song by Primus or ANYONE AT ALL is "Over The Electric Grapevine."
I think you're really starting to get Primus! Try "Fish on." Sailing the sea of cheese
Must must must check out Nature Boy next!
Primus is my #1 favorite band. My favorite song is Groundhogs day...i think lol i know it'll blow you away
I was on shrooms the first time I heard this song
Has anyone already told Polo that when listening to Primus you need to say 'Primus sucks!' ?
Someone told me long time ago... Primus Sucks
Pork Soda album: Mr. Krinkle, DMV, Hamburger Train
How have we not had Tommy the Cat live yet? Or have we?? Have I missed it???
If you want a road trip Primus song Jerry Was A Race Car Driver can't be beat. Watch out for telephone poles.
This is one of those songs where Primus' nickname "Tool for Hillbillies" is really appropriate.
Les Claypool's singing style notwithstanding, this is one of the few songs of theirs that's not really meant to be humorous.
No one reacts to Bob
It's amazing.
the song Nature boy!! if your listening to that album!!
When u gonna check out rage against the machine? I think you’d like them
When you made the statement of having to do fake cheesy reactions for views, it made me think of the Primus song Hoinfodaman. It's a song about Hoeing for the man. Selling out for sponsors.😂
This is a Deep cut i dont think i've seen a reaction to. You should listen to the whole of the fisherman chronicles.
Somebody needs to request for you to listen to southbound pachyderm
Hey totally unrelated to this song but a good song to try is Dazed and Confused (studio version) by Led Zeppelin, if you want to hear some crazy drumming. Keep up the good work man!
Please do Del Davis Tree Farm. No one reacts to that song.
Harold of the Rocks is a great song if you haven't done it yet