“The tour and the album are solely a marketing tool just so we can sell candy bars,” Claypool quipped. Krinkle peanuts, Professor Nutbutter and dark chocolate, the Bastard Bar. Three flavors will be available: crisped rice, called Mr. The band will also be distributing band-themed candy bars at the show. “We’re gonna do an early show that’s only the Wonka thing - and it’ll be a short show ’cause kids have a short attention span.” “We’re also talking about doing a matinee stage production of it, for kids,” frontman Les Claypool told Rolling Stone. They’ll start the show with a normal Primus show before revealing a chocolatier’s dream with a full set of Wonka material. They will also go on tour, building off of a Wonka-themed performance they put on for New Year’s in Oakland, California. The album will be released on chocolate-colored vinyl and five golden copies will be made and distributed at random, mirroring the plot of the famous book/movie. It’s the first album that sees the classic ’90s line-up recording together since 1995’s Tales From The Punchbowl. Their newest album may be their strangest yet: it’s a tribute album to Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory called Primus And The Chocolate Factory With The Fungi Ensemble. The overall imagery throws the audience in the wonderful world of the Chocolate Factory and chews you with psychedelic promises and spits you out with a “What did I just see?” mentality.Funk rockers Primus are known to have some fun with their releases - previous album titles have included Sailing The Seas Of Cheese and Pork Soda. Clips of the movie appeared behind the band as people dressed in fantastic Oompa Loompa heads. Miles of subliminal and unimaginable sights with a variety of colors to show off the visuals of the movie. The second set purely focused on the Chocolate Factory. Drummer Tim Alexander proved his drumming expertise as he soloed while Claypool changed basses. Guitarist Larry Lalonde showcased his abilities and experiments with the psychedelic to create a trippy show to remember. Les Claypool showed amazing musicianship to the point where his complex bass-slapping seemed effortless. Hits such as “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” and “Jerry was a Race Car Driver” were fan favorites to get the crowd excited.
The first set featured several of their hits with few new songs. With imagery to match the '71 film adaptation, the concert had shown an outstanding balance of art and impeccable musicianship.
The classic lineup of expert bassist Les Claypool, underrated guitarist Larry Lalonde and ecstatic drummer Tim Alexander is back for their latest Dahl-inspired album. Art met psychedelia as Primus arrived at the Majestic Theatre to support their eighth album Primus and the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble.
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