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An album not involving his Frog Brigade or any other of Les Claypool's many side-projects, OF WHALES AND WOE finds the Primus singer/bassist sticking to a truly solo setting. Although other musicians are present on these 12 tunes, the focus is entirely on the ever-eccentric Claypool, particularly his lauded bass-playing skills, which are best showcased on the furious funk workout "One Better" and the twangy "Iowan Gal." A fun, confident disc that exceeds many of his non-Primus outings, OF WHALES AND WOE is a must-have for any fans of Colonel Claypool.
Illustrator: Cage Claypool.
Personnel: Les Claypool (vocals, guitar, banjo, drums, percussion); Les Claypool (various instruments); Skerik (saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Lena Claypool (marimba); Cage Claypool, Cage Claypool (percussion); Gabby La La (sitar, Theremin); Mike Dillon (vibraphone, marimba, drums, tabla).
Recording information: Rancho Relaxo, CA.
Les Claypool Of Whales & Woe Songs Of Whales & Woe Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   CLAYPOOL IS THE MANN
if you don't know les claypool, you aren't living. Og course the album is amazing, because it's him! He is the best bass player known to man, in my opinion. AH, too awesome for words.
Submitted by Abby (PA, USA)
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 AMAZING TO SAY THE LEAST
Les did it again with this album. Wonderfuly odd mix of instruments on this album. Every song is a winner, as always with Mr. Claypool. I just watched him live a few weeks ago, and of course it's even better in person. Les is one of the few artists out today that doesn't over mix his music in the studio. Thank you Les Claypool, Thank you sir.
Submitted by Chester (Apple Valley, MN)
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first class
Les Claypool is a bass genius, he's back and on tour too! Great new CD, takes a few listens to really open up but with Robot Chicken on here, you have to get it! Great stuff!
Submitted by suburbanblues (Phoenix AZ)
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What A Genius. If You Don't Know What I'm Talking About Just Have A Listen To His Work On The Bass Banjo (Iowan Girl). (One Better) & (Phantom Patriot) Are Other Standout Tracks. Les Claypool Just Keeps Producing Quality Well Constructed Material.
Submitted by curseovdialect_1845 (Melbourne, Vic, Aus)
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Yep, Les is back and he's loaded for bear with tales of Whales and Woe. (Well, tales of Robot Chickens, company men, and Iowan gals). If you don't already know what you're getting here you're probably culturally retarded. If you do, you probably already own it. If you're a bassist it may never leave your ipod.
Submitted by raygunsky (Bloch Lake, USA) 
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