Pork Soda
Primus · 1993
57 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock
A bizarre blend of funk, metal, and absurdity that showcases Primus's distinctive storytelling and virtuosic musicianship.
Why this album works
'Pork Soda' peaked at number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking Primus's commercial breakthrough. The album has been noted for its eccentric musical style and lyrical themes, influencing subsequent alternative rock and metal bands while earning critical acclaim from outlets like Rolling Stone and Spin.
- Best for
- quirky narratives with playful absurdity dynamic flow with unexpected shifts short interludes that surprise listeners
- Context
- By the time 'Pork Soda' was released in April 1993, Primus had already gained a cult following with their previous album 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese.' This third studio album solidified their unique sound and established them as key figures in the alternative metal scene during the early '90s, just as they began to tour extensively.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Neil Young· Moby· Green Day· Nine Inch Nails· Sonic Youth· R.E.M.· Tori Amos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pork Chop’s Little Ditty 0:22
- 2 My Name Is Mud Standout 4:47
- 3 Welcome to This World 3:40
- 4 Bob Standout 4:39
- 5 DMV 4:58
- 6 The Ol’ Diamondback Sturgeon (Fisherman’s Chronicles, Part 3) 4:39
- 7 Nature Boy 5:33
- 8 Wounded Knee Standout 2:25
- 9 Pork Soda 2:20
- 10 The Pressman 5:11
- 11 Mr. Krinkle 5:27
- 12 The Air Is Getting Slippery 2:30
- 13 Hamburger Train 8:11
- 14 Pork Chop’s Little Ditty 1:03
- 15 Hail Santa 1:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.