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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Sucking, November 6, 2004
Primus my not be everyone's slice of pie, but they sure do know how to put on a good live show. Suck On This has Primus about as fired up as you will find them.
Primus cuts to the chase by opening up John The Fisherman with Rush's YYZ opener. The simple fact that Primus would choose to open up with an intro made by one of the greatest bands to ever walk the earth is just a simple statement of how confident and good Primus is. John The Fisherman is fired up, as Claypool finds his groove, and he digs into his bass.
The live album then moves onto Groundhog's Day, which makes references to toothpaste cereal and porno movies, and claypool continues to tear it up on his bass with his super groovy groves. I'd also like to note the amazing guitar and drumwork on this song (and the rest of the album), because the guitar and drum work always tends to get overshadowed by Claypool's bass playing. The basswork on Groundhog's Day is close to, if not on par with Victor Wooten. Yeah, I busted out the V-man's name. And yeah, Claypool can compete.
The Heckler, track 3, has the dirty guitar, the crazy vocals, and the super crazy bassline. The Heckler is definitely Primus, and it's definitely another awesome song on a CD full of awesome music. The Heckler has an amazing moving Bassline, and the guitar work is very impressive as well.
Track 4. The Pressman, is one of my favorite Primus songs. The song opens up with the quiet but steady bassline. The song slowly picks up and climaxes as Claypool gradually gets louder. The guitar and drum work, as well as the bass work (of course) is outstanding. The Pressman sort of has some Tool-sounding-esque, which proves that Primus has in fact influenced many bands.
Jellkit, track 5, is a low point on the CD. For me anyways. It's a fast moving aggressive song with Claypool molesting his bass and the drums going nuts in the background. The Basslines is hard to play, but it lacks many of the cool improve things that Claypool puts at the end of each phrase.
Track 6...well...everyone who calls themselves a Primus fan should know about Tommy The Cat. Tommy The Cat happens to be one of the best songs ever made, and it sounds absolutely amazing live. The lyrics are slowed down, and basically the rest of the song is too. The beginning of the song has the emphasis on the drum, then the bass kicks in, and Claypool starts playing some crazy [...] that would scare most musicians. The song then proceeds, and eventually there's a little Bass and Drum ditty, which totally rocks. Tommy The Cat live is slowed down a bit, but it is just as exhilarating as if it where studio.
Pudding Time is another Primus high moment, as Claypool continues to unleash primal Bass fury. The guitar work is HIGHLY notable on this song, as it is doing some pretty crazy stuff. Claypool's quick slapping sounds amazing too.
Harold Of The Rocks is another one of the higher points on the CD, as Claypool gets in a crazy funk, and he does his voice-like singing.
The CD appropriately closes with Frizzle Fry, a perfect ending for such a perfect live album.
Primus has intensity, energy, and skill. Three components that can make any band good live. This is a must own CD for any Primus fan, or fan of good live music in general. I highly recommend this CD.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suck on this, November 16, 2003
this very first Primus album still sounds very agressive and punchy - "Heckler","Jellikit","John the fisherman" are full of energy and anger. Claypool's virtuoso bass lines,Herb's hard drumming and some noisy guitars are what Primus is famous for on their live showes.here we have them in all grace.
The songs have many black humour in lyrics.Les is not only amazing bass player and vocalist,i believe he is the best lyricist in modern avantgarde rock.
i prefer their studio albums but i love the raw sound they have got here.brutal and unpolished.
hats off for Primus.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Album, March 6, 2004
This is a great album. My first primus album. Les Claypool is an amazing bassist, now i wish i had picked up the bass instead of the guitar!!
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