A Handful of Nuggs

by Primus

A Handful of Nuggs cover art
  • Type: EP
  • Released: 15 May 2026
  • Label: Prawn Song
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 18:14
  • Community rating: 3.27/5 from 9 ratings

Artists on this release: Bryan Mantia, Tim Alexander, James Hetfield, Filthyape Creative Services, Mike Dillon, Larry LaLonde, Les Claypool, Turk Black, Martina Topley-Bird, Jim Martin, Brain, John Hoffman, Tim "Herb" Alexander, 6-string banjo, Sam Bass, supervised by

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'A Handful of Nuggs' features the classic power-trio lineup exploring a series of short-form, high-intensity improvisations and character-driven narratives. The recording emphasizes Les Claypool鈥檚 signature percussive bass techniques and the group's long-standing fusion of funk rhythms with avant-garde rock structures. It functions as a collection of experimental sketches, prioritizing spontaneous rhythmic interplay and the band's characteristic eccentric storytelling.

Genres

Descriptors: uncommon time signatures, complex, bassy, technical, drugs, male vocalist, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. The Ol' Grizz (5:22)
  2. Holy Diver (feat. Puddles Pity Party) (4:16)
  3. Little Lord Fentanyl (feat. Puscifer) (3:44)
  4. Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread) - Live from the Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA (4:50)

Credits

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