Of Whales And Woe

Of Whales And Woe is a solo album by Les Claypool, the bassist of Primus. The album was released on the 30th of May, 2006. The album features Skerik (saxophonist of the Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade), Mike Dillon (percussionist, also of the Frog Brigade), and Gabby La La (multi-instrumentalist). “Back off Turkey” also features Les’ children, Cage and Lena. The track “Iowan Gal” is a love song for his wife, Chaney Claypool.

Of Whales and Woe marks the first album release under the name Les Claypool. Though previous “solo” efforts were issued under a variety of monikers, these new recordings are the most self-contained to date. On most of the tracks Claypool provides drums and guitar as well as his usual bass and vocals while band members add instrumental variety (Skerik - sax, Mike Dillon - marimba and percussion, Gabby La La - sitar). The CD includes an assortment of musical styles and also includes Les’ theme for Seth Green’s hit animated show Robot Chicken that airs on Adult Swim.

The live tour accompanying Of Whales and Woe is called Les Claypool’s Fancy Band.



Track listing
Back Off Turkey – 2:11
One Better – 5:59
Lust Stings – 4:08
Of Whales and Woe – 3:03
Vernon the Company Man – 2:32
Phantom Patriot – 4:01
Iowan Gal – 3:29
Nothin’ Ventured – 3:08
Rumble of the Diesel – 4:03
Robot Chicken – 0:39
Filipino Ray – 3:51
Off-White Guilt – 2:21

Personnel
Les Claypool - Bass, Bass Banjo, Guitar, Percussion, Drums, Vocals