Primates are Animals, Too

 

I first saw Primus at a house party in West Oakland in the mid 80s, before they had released their first album & risen to fame. We would drive up to West Oakland every week-end & head to one of the many band houses there. Many of the punk crowd associated with Gilman St. had move to the West Oakland area because of the much cheaper rent, the warehouse spaces available, & the more ethnically diverse, more friendly atmosphere. Jack Acid, The Gr-ups, Kamala etc all could be found playing house parties on any given week-end. It was cheap, it was personal, it was fun. 

I remember Primus well, as their style was right in my wheel-house. They had humor & funk injected into their DIY blend. They were definitely weird. 

 

Primus - Animals Should not Try to Act like People 12“ 45rpm,
Mobile Fidelity Sound La MFSL 1-45001, 2004.
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Side 1       
The Carpenter & the Dainty Bride    
Pilcher's Squad    
Mary the Ice Cube

Side 2
The Last Superpower aka Rapscallion    
My Friend Fats

Enjoy,
NØ