On October 21, 2014, “ATO Records”, and “Prawn Song Records” labels released “Primus & the Chocolate Factory with the Fungi Ensemble”, the eighth Primus studio album. The album is a re-imagining of the soundtrack of the 1971 film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. It was recorded in 2014, and was produced by Les Claypool.
Personnel:
- Les Claypool – lead and backing vocals, upright bass, cello, bass guitar, marimba, percussion, arrangements
- Larry LaLonde – lead vocals, guitar, arrangements
- Tim “Herb” Alexander – drums, arrangements
- Mike Dillon – vibraphone, marimba, tablas
- Sam Bass – cello
Track listing:
All tracks by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
- Hello Wonkites
- Candy Man
- Cheer Up Charlie
- Golden Ticket
- Lermaninoff
- Pure Imagination
- Oompa Augustus
- Semi – Wondrous Boat Ride
- Oompa Violet
- I Want It Now
- Oompa Veruca
- Wonkomobile
- Oompa TV
- Farawell Wonkites