They Can't All Be Zingers
Primus · 2006
76 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · progressive metal · progressive rock
A quirky blend of funk, heavy metal, and absurdist lyrics that defy conventional rock norms.
Why this album works
This live album received positive reviews for its energetic renditions of classic tracks and further solidified Primus's cult status in the alternative metal scene. It features fan-favorite songs like 'Jerry Was a Race Car Driver' and 'My Name Is Mud,' which contributed to its strong performance on charts, including the Billboard Top 200.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'They Can't All Be Zingers' is Primus's first live album, showcasing the band's eclectic performance style after years of exploring sonic experimentation. Following a hiatus since 'Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People' in 2003, this album captures their return to the stage and highlights their unique place in alternative rock history.
- 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 To Defy the Laws of Tradition 6:41
- 2 John the Fisherman 3:37
- 3 Too Many Puppies 3:58
- 4 Jerry Was a Race Car Driver Standout 3:11
- 5 Those Damned Blue‐Collar Tweekers 5:17
- 6 Tommy the Cat 4:14
- 7 My Name Is Mud Standout 4:45
- 8 Mr. Krinkle 5:25
- 9 DMV 4:56
- 10 Over the Electric Grapevine 6:23
- 11 Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver Standout 4:22
- 12 Southbound Pachyderm 6:23
- 13 Over the Falls 2:41
- 14 Shake Hands With Beef (extended version) 4:23
- 15 Coattails of a Dead Man 5:17
- 16 Mary the Ice Cube 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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