Released 20 years ago
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quirky storytelling with absurdity
- wave-like pacing keeps engagement
- dynamic shifts in energy
- for group listening
- playful irreverence throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- 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
- Mr. Bungle· Faith No More· Tool
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 3:11
- 5 Those Damned Blue‐Collar Tweekers 5:17
- 6 Tommy the Cat 4:14
- 7 My Name Is Mud 4:45
- 8 Mr. Krinkle 5:25
- 9 DMV 4:56
- 10 Over the Electric Grapevine 6:23
- 11 Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver 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
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