Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Primus · 1991
45 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock
A whimsical blend of funky basslines, eccentric lyrics, and unpredictable rhythms that defy categorization.
Why this album works
- Best for
- quirky, playful listening experiences short, punchy song formats dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- Sailing the Seas of Cheese is Primus's second studio album, released in 1991, following their debut Frizzle Fry. This album solidified their unique sound and established them as a prominent band in the alternative metal scene during the early '90s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, progressive metal, progressive rock
Sailing the Seas of Cheese is an album by Primus, released in 1991. A whimsical blend of funky basslines, eccentric lyrics, and unpredictable rhythms that defy categorization. The album received critical acclaim and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant moment in Primus's rise to fame. Tracks like 'Jerry Was a Race Car Driver' became staples of alternative rock radio, influencing countless bands with their quirky style. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sailing the Seas of Cheese sound like?
A whimsical blend of funky basslines, eccentric lyrics, and unpredictable rhythms that defy categorization. Rooted in alternative rock and progressive metal.
What makes Sailing the Seas of Cheese by Primus notable?
The album received critical acclaim and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, marking a significant moment in Primus's rise to fame. Tracks like 'Jerry Was a Race Car Driver' became staples of alternative rock radio, influencing countless bands with their quirky style. Sailing the Seas of Cheese is Primus's second studio album, released in 1991, following their debut Frizzle Fry. This album solidified their unique sound and established them as a prominent band in the alternative metal scene during the early '90s.
Who is Sailing the Seas of Cheese for?
Sailing the Seas of Cheese works well if you're into quirky, playful listening experiences, short, punchy song formats and dynamic shifts in energy.
How many songs are on Sailing the Seas of Cheese?
Sailing the Seas of Cheese has 13 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Seas of Cheese 0:42
- 2 Here Come the Bastards 2:54
- 3 Sgt. Baker Standout 4:16
- 4 American Life 4:32
- 5 Jerry Was a Race Car Driver Standout 3:10
- 6 Eleven 4:19
- 7 Is It Luck? 3:27
- 8 Grandad’s Little Ditty 0:37
- 9 Tommy the Cat Standout 4:15
- 10 Sathington Waltz 1:42
- 11 Those Damned Blue‐Collar Tweekers 5:19
- 12 Fish On (Fisherman Chronicles, Chapter II) 7:45
- 13 Los Bastardos 2:40
Release Date
May 14, 1991
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
45 min 45 sec
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