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Of Whales and Woe

Les Claypool
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  • Audio CD (May 30, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: May 30, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Prawn Song
  • ASIN: B000F9T6J2
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,351 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Back off Turkey
2. One Better
3. Lust Stings
4. Of Whales and Woe
5. Vernon the Company Man
6. Phantom Patroit
7. Iowan Gal
8. Nothin' Ventured
9. Rumble of the Diesel
10. Robot Chicken
11. Filipino Ray
12. Off-White Guilt

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Primus bassman/mainstay Les Claypool uses the occasion of his fifth strictly solo outing to strip his musical instincts almost to the bone; guitars are almost non-existent, with Skerik's sax and the sitar/theremin work of Gabby La La providing the punctuation. Pushing his aggressive, wickedly fluid bass work even farther into the spotlight will no doubt please Claypool's most ardent fans, but the gambit also yields an album whose hypnotic rhythms and spare but potent seasonings are often intriguing. The dozen tracks may be driven by Claypool's feverish, often willfully obtuse creative muse--imagine a smackdown between Zappa and Bootsy with Zorn as referee--yet often constrained by a sense of shrewd pop economics that are rare in similar, instrumental virtuoso-driven excursions. "Vernon the Company Man" and "Phantom Patriot" are texturally compelling, if limited by a lyrical approach that's but re-heated Frank Z. "One Better" and "Rumble of the Diesel" offer sizzling funk workouts, while "Iowan Gal" and "Robot Chicken" evoke whacked-out metallic hoedowns for cyborgs of all ages. --Jerry McCulley

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars his best album since Primus, June 1, 2006
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a message directed to D. Margo Berkeley Snapper, the one who gave this CD a terrible review: you're way too critical, and you don't know what the hell you're talking about. first of all, this is NOT a Primus album. so why the hell should it sound like one? it has all of Les' characteristics - the funky quirky bass playing, the cartoonish storytelling singing, and the groove oriented rhythmic song structures. yeah, it may be a little bit more raw compared to Primus, and maybe its not as "heavy" as Primus, but that doesn't make it a bad album. in fact, I think its the best record Les has done since the last Primus album. his songs are invitations into another world. his lyrics show that Les is a guy that obviously enjoys life and knows not to take anything too seriously. his descriptive words can make any topic seem interesting. he's laidback and he sure knows how to have fun while making an album. it definitely shows. this is Les' twisted, warped version of good-time happy music. I highly recommend it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Please give this album a chance..., June 4, 2006
This album could best be related to a magic eye poster; at first glance it comes off as a plethora of color with no meaning, but if you give it two or three listens a picture begins to appear. At first I was very skeptical of it, Skerik's sax was a little too distorted, and Claypool's character tales came off a little forced and uninspired, but then I thought about all the god awful [...] that mainstream record labels shove down people's throats like so much tripe, and I could do nothing but thank the Colonel for his quirky, catchy, mesmerizing bass lines, and Mike Dillon for his xylophone mastery, and began to really appreciate this album and the music for just that, the music. Unlike what some of the more brown nosing critics I wont agree that it's the most cohesive album since "Sailing the Seas of Cheese" in my opinion the two aren't even in the same league, however, as for where Mr. Claypool wants his music to go and the sound he is going for, I dare say he's got it... Yo Ho Colonel!!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally a more textured album, June 19, 2006
I've been a Primus fan for a long time, and I've always noted the Residents influence. I think that it comes through more on this record than any other that Claypool has done, which is exciting to me. I didn't think that Highball and Purple Onion stood out as much as Sausage or Eyeball, so I was glad to hear something a little different this time. This album is far more textured than Onion and Eyeball, it just takes more attention to notice. This is also good, because it demands attention to digest it all instead of displaying it in an easily accessible manner. I think Primus comes across better because it's the work of 3 geniuses, but as far as a solo effort this record is very successful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for fans, great solo album.
I have been listening to Primus and then to Les Claypool for several years now and this is a great effort. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars You know what you're getting....
I'm a big Primus fan. Claypool is as unique a talent as you'll run across, no question. While I'd rather he crank Primus back up, his endless projects are pretty fun. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Geoff M. Blair

5.0 out of 5 stars More of Les.
What can I say? It kicks. I heard Iowan Girl on Pandora and knew I had to have it. As a fledgling bassist who is dipping my toe into the fretless and five-string world, as well as... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sam I am

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLEMENTE CLAYPOOL
GUIADO POR EL EXELENTE BAJEO DEL LIDER DE LA BANDA PRIMUS, MESCLADO CON EL SUCULENTO SAXOFONEO DE SKERIK Y LA MARIMBA EJECUTADA POR MIKE DILLON Y AUNADO A EL EXENTRICO SONIDO DEL... Read more
Published 21 months ago by M. P. Graciano

4.0 out of 5 stars good
i like this,but it seemed too short(album and song length/s),and didn't have the character most les' work does.iowa gal and the first single are my favs!
Published on May 17, 2007 by crown of indica

4.0 out of 5 stars It takes a few spins to really take it in, but it's all good
The Good
"One Better" spins a funky bass line under the tale of two friends trying to outdo one another. The second verse delves into the U.S. Read more
Published on February 14, 2007 by George Dionne

4.0 out of 5 stars Just Claypool--no one else's sound
It is ALWAYS refreshing to listen to a solo outing that doesn't sound like an attempt at the artist BEING the band all by himself. Read more
Published on December 30, 2006 by Mr. Richard K. Weems

5.0 out of 5 stars Funk Bass Slappin' Masterpiece
I am a fan of aggressive funk/punk bass slapping. Until recently I have regarded Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers as the best in the business. Read more
Published on October 16, 2006 by Sphere Monk

3.0 out of 5 stars "One Better" makes this album better
Les Claypool is brilliant. I love all of his music. That said, this CD is a little inconsistent at times. Read more
Published on September 15, 2006 by music geek

4.0 out of 5 stars Monstrous bass grooves, but not every song is a winner
I am a huge admirer of Les Claypool, and I recently checked off his name from my "must see live" list. Awesome concert. I went ahead and got his new CD, of course. Read more
Published on September 12, 2006 by MusicFreak

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