Tales From the Punchbowl

Primus

Tales From the Punchbowl

RELEASED: June 06, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
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
Historical Archive
Tales From the Punchbowl is the third studio album by American rock band Primus, released on September 21, 1995. The album showcases the band's eclectic blend of funk metal and alternative rock, characterized by Les Claypool's distinctive bass playing, unique vocal style, and humorous lyrics. It features tracks like 'My Name Is Mud' and 'Wynona's Big Brown Beaver', which highlight the band's ability to fuse intricate musicianship with playful storytelling. The album has been well-received for its creativity and has solidified Primus's place in the alternative music scene of the 1990s.