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Primus: Les Claypool (vocals, bass); Larry "Ler" LaLonde (guitar); Tim "Herb" Alexander (drums).
Additional personnel: Tom Waits (vocals); Mike Bordin, Butt House.
The first Primus album to achieve much widespread airplay (thanks to its release on a major), and the one that broke them on MTV, Sailing the Seas of Cheese completely redefined the possibilities of the electric bass in rock music for those who'd never heard the group before. Slapping like a funk player, but strumming power chords and finger-tapping like a metal guitar hero, Les Claypool coaxed sounds from his instrument that had rarely if ever been made the focus of a rock band. Claypool's riffs were so full and dominant that they hardly needed to be doubled by guitarist Larry LaLonde (and wouldn't have had the same effect anyway), which freed him up on most songs to launch into dissonant, atonal solos that essentially functioned as texture, complementing Claypool's oddly whimsical sense of melody. The combination results in a weird atmosphere that could be transformed into something dark or eerie, but Claypool's thin, nasal voice and demented blue-collar persona place the record firmly in the realm of the cheerfully bizarre. The compositions are mostly riff-driven, fleshing out their heavy metal roots with prog rock tricks from Rush and Frank Zappa, as well as the novelty side of Zappa's sense of humor. The willful goofiness may alienate some listeners, but it can also obscure some genuinely dark humor, and it never detracts from the band's frequently stunning musicianship. Somewhat analogous to jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Claypool hasn't inspired many direct imitators because of his tremendous feats of dexterity. But his stature as a virtuoso able to take his instrument into previously undreamed-of realms is without question. Though Sailing the Seas of Cheese tones down Primus' penchant for jamming, it's the tightest, most song-oriented representation of their jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind style. ~ Steve Huey
Primus' major label debut (and third release overall), 1991's SAILING THE SEAS OF CHEESE had a long chart life, eventually being Primus' first release to go gold and break the band to a wider audience. Basssist/singer Les Claypool's bizarre sense of humor runs rampant through out--igniting such tracks as the stomping "Here Come the Bastards," the "Full Metal Jacket"-esque "Sgt. Baker," the explosive "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver," and the long and winding "Those Damned Blue Collar Tweekers." Also featured was a new version of "Tommy the Cat," featuring Tom Waits on vocals. Regrettably, SAILING THE SEAS OF CHEESE was Primus' last truly classic release.Spin (6/91, p.78) - Highly Recommended - "...waves of wackiness...awesome bass slapping...these tunes are definitely big fun..."
Q (5/95, p.130) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...catches their tight, cartoon funk at its best. When it works....it's a little like the late Jane's Addiction, with fewer histrionics. The lyrical mix of shaggy dog stories and mock protest are from the silly but cool school..."
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Category Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Alternative, Rock/Pop
Label Interscope
Orig Year 1991
All Time Sales Rank   3586  
CD Universe Part number 1076541
Catalog number 91659
Discs 1
Release Date May 14, 1991
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Primus
Personnel Les Claypool - vocals, bass
Larry "Ler" LaLonde - guitar
Tim "Herb" Alexander - drums

Also: Tom Waits, Mike Bordin, Butt House
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Seas of Cheese  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Here Come the Bastards$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media3.Sargeant Baker
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.American Life  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Jerry Was a Race Car Driver  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Eleven  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Is It Luck?  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Grandad's Little Ditty$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Tommy the Cat$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Sathington Waltz$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Those Damned Blue Collar Tweekers  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.Fish on (Fisherman Chronicles, Chapter II)  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample13.Los Bastardos  $0.99

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5 stars Yung ONes music
If you do dig Primus and have only been exposed to more recent albums "Brown Album" or "Antipop" definitely check out the old stuff, including this which is one of their best albums, and by far the cheesiest. Psst...and for those of you out there who are fans of the Brit series "The Young Ones" listen for Rik and Ade shouting "You Bastards" on the end track re-hash of Los Bastardos...
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5 stars GREW UP LISTENING TO THESE GUY'S
primus is a really talented band they got skill and rythmn les claypool is a freak on a bass luve it i learn a lot of stuff from him on a bass i have fun listening to this album it's like a heavy metal meets jazz meetz blues all in one les rocks.
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5 stars Eargasm!!!!
Yes that is what you will experience when listening to this amazing cd!!
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5 stars Primus!!!
Best Primus CD ever
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5 stars Bastards!
popping bass lines, wild squeeling guitars,grooving drums, and redneck/circus freak storytelling vocals. yep, this is what insanity must feel like. Each song tells a strange, twisted, cartoony story. Of course this maked primus an acuirred taste and you either love em or hate em. Seas is primus's finest hour.
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