I had no idea a new Primus album was even on the cards before a mate of mine texted me the good news and suggested I check it out. I must admit that I had my reservations - but I'm glad to say the results are conclusive: this album rocks!
Bass-slapping legend Les Claypool has got the old band back together for their first album in 12 years and the results have been pumping out of my car stereo speakers on a continuous loop for the last week. It's funky, funny and has an energy that totally draws you in - all the characteristics that make Primus such a great band. Tracks such as "Last Salmon Man" and "Lee Van Cleef" (about Les's fondness for the actor who played the baddie in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly) are musically punchy and contain some amazingly catchy bass riffs that you'll have a hard time getting out of your head. These guys sound like they had fun making this album - and in a world full of bad news, it's actually quite refreshing.
One final thought: any record that can inspire some spontaneous "air-bass" from a listener has to be worth checking out immediately, right?
