Written by Primus’ frontman Les Claypool, Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall is an acid-soaked “Illustrated storybook for adults,” that expands Primus’ warped mythology and surreal humor, as it presents a tale allegedly based on the band’s unbelievable experiences during their early years playing shows in Berkeley and the East Bay. Fans may think they know Frizzle Fry from the song and the album of the same name, but this story explodes the band’s universe into a new form of psychedelic life on every page, capturing the off-kilter spirit Primus fans have come to expect, in a way that only Primus can.
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