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Two worlds have collided, and what glorious and odd worlds they are. After a successful summer tour, pairing Primus with Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, the two bandleaders, Les Claypool and Sean Lennon, have decided to combine their abstract talents into a project called The Claypool Lennon Delirium. Their efforts thus far have spawned the upcoming, full-length release called “Monolith of Phobos.”
“Sean is a musical mutant after my own heart,” said Claypool. “He definitely reflects his genetics--not just the sensibilities of his dad but also the abstract perspective and unique approach of his mother. It makes for a glorious freak stew.” After some impromptu, backstage jams and an epic live sit-in on Primus’s psychedelic opus, “Southbound Pachyderm,” Claypool approached Lennon about doing a recording project. “I was trying to wrangle up an Oysterhead reunion since Primus was taking a rest for 2016 but the planets just wouldn’t align for that,” said Claypool. “I don’t like sitting around, so when Sean said he didn’t have plans for this next year, we started kicking around the notion of making an old-school, psychedelic/prog record. Next thing I know, he’s staying in my guesthouse, drinking my vino and banging on my drums.”
Lennon responded, “I told Les that I was Neil Diamond’s nephew. I think that is what really sold him on the idea of working with me.”
Over the course of six weeks or so, the two wrote and recorded a total of ten songs with both of them sharing various vocal and instrumental responsibilities, going beyond their core instruments of bass and guitar. Claypool explained, “Usually I play the drums and percussion on my records but Sean has such a different feel than I do, it just made more sense for him to man the kit on most of the tunes on this project. I took the helm at my old vintage API console and let him bang away. He was happy as a piggy rolling in shit every time he grabbed the sticks…his drumming is like a cross between Ringo and Nick Mason. But I think folks will be most surprised by what a monster guitar player he is, especially when you prod him a bit.”
“Monolith of Phobos” is just how the title implies--an old-school approach to a psychedelic space rock record.
Lennon added, “It’s been an honor and a challenge playing with someone of Les’ caliber, but luckily the Gods of Pinot Noir shone favorably down and granted us a bundle of devilish tunes about monkeys, outer space and sexual deviancy.”
06-04 Orlando, FL - The Beacham
06-05 Tampa, FL - The Ritz
06-07 Athens, GA - Georgia Theatre
06-09 Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre
06-10 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
06-11 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
06-12 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
06-14 Kansas City, MO - Crossroads
06-15 Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theatre
06-17 Garrettsville, OH - Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
06-18 Port Chester, NY - Capitol Theatre
07-21 Seattle, WA - The Showbox SoDo
07-22 Jacksonville, OR - Britt Pavilion
07-23 Portland, OR - Roseland Ballroom
07-25 Jackson Hole, WY - Pink Garter Theatre
07-26 Missoula, MT - Wilma Theatre
07-27 Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
07-29 Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theatre
07-30 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
07-31 Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
08-02 Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
08-03 San Diego, CA - Observatory North Park
08-04 San Luis Obispo, CA - Fremont Theatre
08-05-07 Buena Vista, CO - Vertex Festival
08-09 Iowa City, IA - Englert Theatre
08-11 Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
08-12 Columbus, OH - Express Live! Indoor Pavilion
08-13 Scranton, PA - Peach Fest
08-26 Boston, MA - HOB Boston
08-27 New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
08-28 Portland, ME - State Theatre
08-30 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
08-31 Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore
09-01 Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
Anyway, I just got done listening to the album and it's really cool. It's streaming on all the usual services or you can buy the digital download or CD.
I've never listened to any of Sean Lennon's music but this really does sound like a rad modern spacey prog rock album with a ton of Claypool mixed in. His bass tone and voice are obviously unmistakable so if you're a fan of his, I think you'll dig this. I also haven't listened to any of Les' numerous side-projects outside of Primus but I checked this out on a whim and it makes me think maybe I should look into him some more lol. It's too bad they're not touring where I live, because this seems like it would translate pretty well live.
Anyway, check it out.
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