Mr. Krinkle
Primus
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Hello Mr. Krinkle How are you today? Seems the rumors are about your team might move away Now, me I'm sentimental But I'm not one to cry Say there Mr. Krinkle let's cruise the Bastard boat Damn then sonsabitches with their gill-nets set afloat I flip on my tele and I watch the waters die C'mon Mr. Krinkle tell me why Hey ho Mr. Krinkle have you heard the brand new sound It's a cross between Jimi Hendrix Bocephus, Cher and James Brown It's called "Heavy Hometown" New Wave, cold-filtered, low-calorie dry C'mon Mr. Krinkle tell me why
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Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, REID L. III LALONDE, TIMOTHY W. ALEXANDER
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"Mr. Krinkle" is a song by the American rock band Primus. The band consists of frontman Les Claypool, guitarist Larry "Ler" LaLonde, and drummer Tim "Herb" Alexander.
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Album InformationThe song "Mr. Krinkle" appears on Primus’s third studio album, "Pork Soda", which was released on April 20, 1993.
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Song Theme"Mr. Krinkle" is mysterious in terms of its lyrical subject matter, with thematic elements that revolve around a strange and ominous figure named Mr. Krinkle.
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Notable InstrumentationA distinguishing feature of the song "Mr. Krinkle" is Claypool's use of the upright bass, which provides the track with a unique, resonant sound.
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Music Video ConceptThe song’s music video is distinguished by its one-shot, continuous take. Les Claypool dressed as a pig, plays an upright bass which can be made to sound similar to the cello, in a circus setting surrounded by an unusual array of performers.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its oddball nature, "Mr. Krinkle" and the album it comes from, Pork Soda, was a commercial success. It reached number 7 on the Billboard 200 music charts.
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RecognitionRolling Stone placed "Pork Soda", the album which includes the track "Mr. Krinkle", in their reader poll of the '10 weirdest albums'.
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Live PerformanceThe song is rarely performed live by Primus but is a fan favorite due to its distinctive sound and quirky lyrics.
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Directorial DebutThe music video of "Mr. Krinkle" marks bassist and vocalist Les Claypool's directorial debut.
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InfluenceThe unique sound and compositional style of "Mr. Krinkle" is often cited as one of the defining factors in Primus's 'weird' and avant-garde reputation, which has inspired many artists in the alternative and experimental music scene.
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