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Antipop

Primus · 1999

63 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock

A frenetic blend of funk metal and experimental sounds, exploring themes of society with tongue-in-cheek humor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • tongue-in-cheek humor exploration
  • wave-like pacing and energy
  • engaging moments of chaos
  • quirky storytelling with punch

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward song structures
  • prefer calm, consistent vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 19, 1999, 'Antipop' marked Primus's first album after their departure from Interscope Records. The band sought to redefine their sound by incorporating more electronic elements and collaborating with notable producers like Tom Waits and Les Claypool's experimentation with various styles. This album came during a transitional phase in Primus's career, as they explored new musical territories while dealing with the changing landscape of the music industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Mr. Bungle· Faith No More· Tool

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:17
  • 2 Electric Uncle Sam 2:55
  • 3 Natural Joe 4:12
  • 4 Lacquer Head 3:49
  • 5 The Antipop 5:33
  • 6 Eclectic Electric 8:34
  • 7 Greet the Sacred Cow 5:10
  • 8 Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool 5:04
  • 9 Dirty Drowning Man 4:48
  • 10 Ballad of Bodacious 3:28
  • 11 Power Mad 3:42
  • 12 The Final Voyage of the Liquid Sky 5:39
  • 13 Coattails of a Dead Man / The Heckler 9:57

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