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I decided to to buy this album b/c I bought it years ago, and somehow lost it. I enjoy this album as it's different from most other music styles, and I love Les Claypool's off-the-wall lyrics. It is truly a wonderful album, and also one of lesser known ones. I would recomend it to anyone who enjoys this type of music,and to anyone who's open to new musical experiences. 10 out of 10 for this one!
"When I need relief I spell it THC. Perhaps you may know vaguely what I mean. I sit back and smoke away huge chunks of memory. As I slowly inflict upon myself a full lobotomy. -call it pointless." "The act of perspiration is far beyond control. If the heat compels you to aspirate please try not to miss the bowl. If sweatiness makes you horney, well, darlin' I think you're in luck, 'cause all this clever banter gives me the urge to F---." "When I write, words flow like coins from a candy box. Get out of my way. I've got something to say." "I dress in blue-yes navy blue. From head to toe I'm rather drab,except my patent shoes. I make 'em shine, well, most the time, 'cept today my feet are troddin' on by this friend of mine." Les is a creative genious. I love all of his music. Although, he has come a long way since this album-this one still rocks!Read full review
Pork Soda contains some of the band's best and most original songs. The album sounds pretty different than anything before and marks yet another step towards Les Claypool dominating the band's sound. It's not rocky or aggressive as the debut and it's much weirder than Sailing The Seas Of Cheese. The album has a dark mood and a muddy sound, and if the playing is not too weird for you, you got Leslie's most wacky and schizoid vocals ever, I really love that guy's singing, he is very diverse and seems to be suffering from a split personality since every song has a different vocal approach. The album continues to introduce us to Leslie's wide cast of imaginary characters like Mud, Bob, Mr. Krinkle, the sturgeon and a lot of other names, which is always funny and cool. One thing is certain when discussing a PRIMUS album, the playing is fantastic. One of the things that makes this band prog related is the intricate complex and imaginative playing of the trio. Leslie's playing is phenomenal and all over the place, unleashing all kinds of bass techniques which demonstrates just what a great and fertile bass player he really is, just check out The Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon, My Name Is Mud and Mr. Krinkle to get the picture. Tim Alexander's drumming is a little calmer than before, he is more eclectic but that's because of the material itself. He is very imaginative and diverse, definitely one of my favourite drummers ever. Larry has a very muddy sound and he is more quirky and crooked than ever, playing some odd lines and overall he is pretty strange. He doesn't play any rocky riffs, that's just not his style and it fits the music perfectly, a lot of great solos, noises and everything that's in between. Pork Soda contains everything that makes this band so appreciated. Amazing performance, original material and their great combination of entertaining tales and goofiness with serious, high standard music.Read full review
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Pork Soda is my favorite Primus album. It's also one of their strangest. I've said in other reviews how much Les Claypool likes The Residents. I think it really shows here (Wounded Knee etc). The musicianship of the band really stands out on Pork Soda too. They were in a perfect groove when they made this one. 5 HUGE Stars.
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