Primus & the Chocolate Factory With the Fungi Ensemble

Primus

Primus & the Chocolate Factory With the Fungi Ensemble

RELEASED: October 21, 2014
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Hello Wonkites 2:00 2. Candy Man 4:25 3. Cheer Up Charlie 3:35 4. Golden Ticket 5:07 5. Lermaninoff 0:04 6. Pure Imagination 5:28 7. Oompa Augustus 1:41 8. Semi‐Wondrous Boat Ride 2:35 9. Oompa Violet 1:45 10. I Want It Now 4:09 11. Oompa Veruca 1:39 12. Wonkmobile 1:14 13. Oompa TV 1:42 14. Farewell Wonkites 4:58
Historical Archive
Primus & the Chocolate Factory With the Fungi Ensemble is a concept album by the band Primus, released in 2014. It is a reimagining of the soundtrack to the 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, featuring the band's distinctive blend of funk metal and experimental rock. The album showcases Primus's unique style, characterized by Les Claypool's virtuosic bass playing, quirky lyrics, and inventive soundscapes. The album not only pays homage to the original film but also incorporates Primus's signature musicality, making it a standout in their discography.