On February 7, 1990, “Caroline Records” label released “Frizzle Fry”, the debut Primus studio album. It was recorded on Christmas 1989, at “Different Fur” in San Francisco, and was produced by Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde, Tim Alexanderaka “Herb”, Todd Huth and Matt Winegar.

Personnel:

• Les Claypool– bass, electric upright bass, double bass, vocals
• Larry LaLonde– electric guitar, acoustic guitar
• Tim Alexanderaka “Herb” – drums
• Todd Huth– acoustic guitar
• Sathington Willoughby Orchestra
• Les Claypool aka “Snap” –banjo, string bass
• Larry LaLonde aka “Chunker” –archtop acoustic guitar
• Tim Alexander aka “Herb” – toyorgan
• Matt Winegar aka “Exxon” – toypiano
• Todd Huth – acoustic guitar
• Lance “Link” Montoya– sculpture
• Snap –airbrushing, cartooning
• Paul Haggard – jacket design,photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Lee Claypool, all music by Primus, except where noted.

1. To Defy the Laws of Tradition
2. Groundhog Day
3. Too Many Puppies
4. Knowtail
5. Frizzle Fry
6. John the Fisherman
7. You Can’t Kill Michael Malloy – Matt Winegar
8. The Toys Go Winding Down
9. Pudding Time
10. Sathington Willoughby
11. Spegetti Western
12. Harold of the Rocks
13. To Defy