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Tales from the Punchbowl

Primus · 1995

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

A quirky blend of progressive rock and funk-infused metal that challenges conventional song structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quirky narratives that surprise
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • engaging twists and turns
  • playful experimentation throughout
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 6, 1995, 'Tales from the Punchbowl' was Primus's fourth studio album. This release followed their breakthrough album 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese' and showcased a continued evolution in their distinctive sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and bizarre lyrical narratives.
Stylistic neighbors
Mr. Bungle· Faith No More· Tool

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Professor Nutbutter’s House of Treats 7:13
  • 2 Mrs. Blaileen 3:20
  • 3 Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver 4:24
  • 4 Southbound Pachyderm 6:22
  • 5 Space Farm 1:45
  • 6 Year of the Parrot 5:45
  • 7 Hellbound 17½ (Theme From) 2:59
  • 8 Glass Sandwich 4:05
  • 9 Del Davis Tree Farm 3:23
  • 10 De Anza Jig 2:26
  • 11 On the Tweek Again 4:41
  • 12 Over the Electric Grapevine 6:25
  • 13 Captain Shiner 1:15

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