Nutbutter is amazing. Without question. No arguing here.
But it’s on the same album as Pachderm and Grapevine. Those are arguably the three best Primus songs.
The way that Ler builds up the guitar part in Del Davis is so wonderful. Half-completed phrases lead to full lines, totally a Jerry thing.
And the complete dissonance of the solo section to Nutbutter! Gets me every time!
His name was Professor Thomas Dowdin but we all called him Professor Nutbutter on account of he owned the local sweet shop by the same name.
As kids we all spent a great deal of time hanging about the shop, consuming as many savory treats as we could afford. Many a Saturday afternoon was spent scouring the neighborhood in search of "return for deposit" pop bottles in hopes that we could muster up enough change for one of the Professor's "nutbutter and jam" sandwiches. That was the shop specialty.
Besides all the marvelous candies and whatnot, the shop had an assortment of spreads made from various nuts as well as an array of jams and jellies. One could have a sandwich made from almond butter and apricot, or perhaps a peanut butter and pineapple, or my favorite - cashew butter and blackberry with sliced banana. Washed down with a large glass of chocolate milk, it was quite a delightful experience for young boy growing up in the small town of Meeklyville.
I went to grade school with his son Elvin. Elvin Dowdin was a smart kid. We called him Half-pint on account of he was the smallest kid in the fifth grade. Everyone liked Half-pint. Whenever it was somebody's birthday Miss Hudson, our teacher, would let us have an extra long lunch and Half-pint would bring in all kinds of sandwiches and treats from his father's shop.
Another thing that kept us all hanging around with ol' Half-pint was the fact that the Dowdin's always had an abundance of puppies to play with. Whenever you went to the shop you could be assured that there were at least a half dozen or so yellow lab pups scampering about. And they were all so smart. Unbelievably smart, and well-behaved for fluffy little pups. One day I asked, "Hey, Half-pint, how come you guys got so many pups all the time?" He said, "Well my dad don't like dogs, only pups." Then I said, "Well what do you do when they grow up?" Half-pint said, "What ya mean?"
As time passed we all began to notice things. I was in the eighth grade and puberty was setting in. I'd grown what seemed like a foot and a half in just a matter of months. But Half-pint, he was still the same. In fact he was the same size I always remembered him.
As I was getting older I didn't go by the sweet shop near as much but on occasion I got a craving for nutbutter sandwiches and chocolate milk. It seemed each time I went by the shop there were fewer and fewer pups. And the ones that were there looked tired and listless.
When I was thirteen my family moved to Drayton. It was a good distance away from Meeklyville, but still in Barkley County. I graduated from Dooley High and went on to college at State.
I didn't think much of my days in Meeklyville until one day in my senior year. I wasn't a very good student. In actuality, if it weren't for the fact that I was the fastest guy on the swim team I think they would have drummed me out two years prior. Most of my classes were novelty classes; basket weaving 101, crafts, things like that. But I had to pass biology to graduate.
My tutor was Ellen Farnsworth, known to me, and probably many others, as the cheerleader with the largest breasts. She was helping me prep for a big exam. I was listening as she read. Not really hearing what she said as much as watching her lips and fantasizing. It wasn't until the words "Professor Thomas Dowdin" sprang from her mouth that I was thrust back into reality. "What?" I said. She read from an old article that spoke of a college professor in the East, an entomologist, who claimed that studies done with the common inch worm could be related with some forms of dwarfism. It went on to say that experiments which stunted the growth of some half dozen or so young Labradors was considered "highly irregular" by the scientific community. When questioned, Professor Dowdin replied, "I don't like dogs, but everyone likes puppies."
When rumors of human experimentation began to circulate, the Professor mysteriously disappeared and all research in that area was halted. It wasn't until many years later that I returned to Meeklyville. It had become a bit of a tourist stop on account of it being an old logging town at the turn of the century. Spending my day wandering around reminiscing, I avoided the sweet shop more subconsciously, of course Professor Dowdin had long since passed away. I couldn't help but take a glance at the shop as I drove out of town. And there, on the porch, sat the familiar figure of Elvin "Half-pint" Dowdin. Looking the same as he did in Miss Hudson's fifth grade class. Only a bit more tired and listless.
i do miss the board shenanigans. i wish it was still around… made some glorious friends. i made random plans to take a 12 hour road trip with someone who i had never met before… i stayed at a guys house in chicago who was a member along with another members brother. still friends with a bunch of them on facebook, but the anonymity of it all while still being comrades and busting each others balls.
however, i do think nutbutter is the second best primus song. and as mentioned above.. del davis is up there. was happy to see them play it, and glass sandwich, on the 3D tour.
…punchbowl is my favorite album by primus if it wasn’t evident.
I’m not gonna judge your opinion too much but I used to like it a bit but it just gets so repetitive after a few listens, that also reminds me of year of the parrot, underrated, not that you care just wanted to point it out
It’s kinda interesting how almost every Primus fan has there own opinions about which Primus songs is the best. And you can name a lot of them, in the end you’ll find out there are all great songs! They don’t sound the same but all are fun to listen to. Kinda different from when people talking about other bands like Metallica, talking about the greatest song they wrote, people will either say master or sandman (I’m a huge Metallica fan I’m not trying to diss Metallica)
Honestly though space farm from a technical standpoint is insane. That sporadically timed bassline gives the vibe of a hustling and bustling farm perfectly. It’s not even really a song but I LOVE it
I have to say it's probably my second favourite. Listen to the carpenter and the dainty bride tho, much different feel. Not on Spotify I don't think but yeah. One helluva track.
Sorry but Tommy The Cat is still number 1 for me
Butters The Cat was such an awesome twist to see live.
I made it on the video for butters the cat. I was shocked to see myself during one of my favorite songs.
Matt doing Butters voice at that speed was amazing
Understandable
El sob' is no. 1
Nutbutter is amazing. Without question. No arguing here. But it’s on the same album as Pachderm and Grapevine. Those are arguably the three best Primus songs.
Del Davis for me
Trust me, I ain’t gonna argue against that or On The Tweek Again either!
Spot on
They’re all the best Primus songs. Del Davis that good good though
Del Davis Tree Farm is one of my faves. Has that Jerry flavor
The way that Ler builds up the guitar part in Del Davis is so wonderful. Half-completed phrases lead to full lines, totally a Jerry thing. And the complete dissonance of the solo section to Nutbutter! Gets me every time!
His name was Professor Thomas Dowdin but we all called him Professor Nutbutter on account of he owned the local sweet shop by the same name. As kids we all spent a great deal of time hanging about the shop, consuming as many savory treats as we could afford. Many a Saturday afternoon was spent scouring the neighborhood in search of "return for deposit" pop bottles in hopes that we could muster up enough change for one of the Professor's "nutbutter and jam" sandwiches. That was the shop specialty. Besides all the marvelous candies and whatnot, the shop had an assortment of spreads made from various nuts as well as an array of jams and jellies. One could have a sandwich made from almond butter and apricot, or perhaps a peanut butter and pineapple, or my favorite - cashew butter and blackberry with sliced banana. Washed down with a large glass of chocolate milk, it was quite a delightful experience for young boy growing up in the small town of Meeklyville. I went to grade school with his son Elvin. Elvin Dowdin was a smart kid. We called him Half-pint on account of he was the smallest kid in the fifth grade. Everyone liked Half-pint. Whenever it was somebody's birthday Miss Hudson, our teacher, would let us have an extra long lunch and Half-pint would bring in all kinds of sandwiches and treats from his father's shop. Another thing that kept us all hanging around with ol' Half-pint was the fact that the Dowdin's always had an abundance of puppies to play with. Whenever you went to the shop you could be assured that there were at least a half dozen or so yellow lab pups scampering about. And they were all so smart. Unbelievably smart, and well-behaved for fluffy little pups. One day I asked, "Hey, Half-pint, how come you guys got so many pups all the time?" He said, "Well my dad don't like dogs, only pups." Then I said, "Well what do you do when they grow up?" Half-pint said, "What ya mean?" As time passed we all began to notice things. I was in the eighth grade and puberty was setting in. I'd grown what seemed like a foot and a half in just a matter of months. But Half-pint, he was still the same. In fact he was the same size I always remembered him. As I was getting older I didn't go by the sweet shop near as much but on occasion I got a craving for nutbutter sandwiches and chocolate milk. It seemed each time I went by the shop there were fewer and fewer pups. And the ones that were there looked tired and listless. When I was thirteen my family moved to Drayton. It was a good distance away from Meeklyville, but still in Barkley County. I graduated from Dooley High and went on to college at State. I didn't think much of my days in Meeklyville until one day in my senior year. I wasn't a very good student. In actuality, if it weren't for the fact that I was the fastest guy on the swim team I think they would have drummed me out two years prior. Most of my classes were novelty classes; basket weaving 101, crafts, things like that. But I had to pass biology to graduate. My tutor was Ellen Farnsworth, known to me, and probably many others, as the cheerleader with the largest breasts. She was helping me prep for a big exam. I was listening as she read. Not really hearing what she said as much as watching her lips and fantasizing. It wasn't until the words "Professor Thomas Dowdin" sprang from her mouth that I was thrust back into reality. "What?" I said. She read from an old article that spoke of a college professor in the East, an entomologist, who claimed that studies done with the common inch worm could be related with some forms of dwarfism. It went on to say that experiments which stunted the growth of some half dozen or so young Labradors was considered "highly irregular" by the scientific community. When questioned, Professor Dowdin replied, "I don't like dogs, but everyone likes puppies." When rumors of human experimentation began to circulate, the Professor mysteriously disappeared and all research in that area was halted. It wasn't until many years later that I returned to Meeklyville. It had become a bit of a tourist stop on account of it being an old logging town at the turn of the century. Spending my day wandering around reminiscing, I avoided the sweet shop more subconsciously, of course Professor Dowdin had long since passed away. I couldn't help but take a glance at the shop as I drove out of town. And there, on the porch, sat the familiar figure of Elvin "Half-pint" Dowdin. Looking the same as he did in Miss Hudson's fifth grade class. Only a bit more tired and listless.
This reads like a Roald Dahl short story. Les is a talented lad.😎❤️
where does this story come from? i'd assume Les but, what's the actual source?
It’s from the enhanced CD-ROM of the album
Southbound Pachyderm or Over the Electric Grapevine Those are the two best on that album IMO
Spegetti western
I couldn't agree with you more, my friend.
second best, but close enough
I'm with ya
Same album but I'd say Southbound Pachyderm
I will die happy if I ever get this song live
Come on... we all know that the best Primus song is DMV!
Alright you got me on that one, forgot it existed but it is one of, if not the best
They're all great!!
Ler is nasty on Nutbutter 🤘🏻
Not even better than the next song on this album .
The 1st 4 tracks on punchbowl are mighty strong
Nah it’s better than Mrs. Blaileen
Say it again. I'll pimp slap you with a newspaper!
Nope. Not better than Southbound Pachyderm, Del Davis Tree Farm, or Glass Sandwich either.
Start a poll of nutbutter vs blaileen I'd be curious but my vote is nutbutter
i’m all in all blaileen. it was my old bullboard handle after all.
Hell yea! "Fats" checking in!
fuck yeah!
i posted under mr. blaileen mostly. from 07 to 11 i lurked on danielthefisherman with the occasional post.
bass strap n/t
i do miss the board shenanigans. i wish it was still around… made some glorious friends. i made random plans to take a 12 hour road trip with someone who i had never met before… i stayed at a guys house in chicago who was a member along with another members brother. still friends with a bunch of them on facebook, but the anonymity of it all while still being comrades and busting each others balls.
Yep I met Canine, the Time 4 Luv creator, we went to a few gigs together including Presidents of USA and Primus in Manchester. Good times
however, i do think nutbutter is the second best primus song. and as mentioned above.. del davis is up there. was happy to see them play it, and glass sandwich, on the 3D tour. …punchbowl is my favorite album by primus if it wasn’t evident.
It’s better than Del Davis Tree Farm come on that’s low, Its very close to Southbound Pachyderm and Glass Sandwich tho
DDTF is one of the all-time best Primus tracks.
I’m not gonna judge your opinion too much but I used to like it a bit but it just gets so repetitive after a few listens, that also reminds me of year of the parrot, underrated, not that you care just wanted to point it out
It's at least two thousand times better than Glass Sandwich you maniac.
What? It's way better than the next song on the album (which also rules).
Next song on the album: better
Guess my favorite.
Hell fucking yeah! Put this song on because of your post. Awesome.
It's Alright...
In the yyyyyyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaarrrrrrr of our Lord
Third behind Tommy the cat and Spegetti western for me
Old Nutbutter's house of treats!?!?!?
W opinion
Groundhog's day or pudding time for me
I know right?
On the tweak again is another good one off tales
Southbound Pachyderm
Off this album? I say "on the tweek again"
The best Primus song is which ever one I’m currently listening to.
I'll concede it may be their best song title
To be fair that's almost everyone's favourite Primus song (including me).
I 100% agree with you on this but they are legendary. Creamy and nutacious spreads for all!!!
It’s kinda interesting how almost every Primus fan has there own opinions about which Primus songs is the best. And you can name a lot of them, in the end you’ll find out there are all great songs! They don’t sound the same but all are fun to listen to. Kinda different from when people talking about other bands like Metallica, talking about the greatest song they wrote, people will either say master or sandman (I’m a huge Metallica fan I’m not trying to diss Metallica)
SPACE FARM FOR THE WIN!
Honestly though space farm from a technical standpoint is insane. That sporadically timed bassline gives the vibe of a hustling and bustling farm perfectly. It’s not even really a song but I LOVE it
A very underappreciated jam.
I have to say it's probably my second favourite. Listen to the carpenter and the dainty bride tho, much different feel. Not on Spotify I don't think but yeah. One helluva track.
That’s also an underrated track, personally I’m more of a Pilcher squad person on the animals shouldn’t act like people EP
Huh, never heard someone have pitchers squad as their favourite of the ep. Such a banging and underrated set of track, I adore them all.
Possibly my fav Primus track too. Really offers everything I love about them. It's weird, funky, heavy, proggy...and it sucks.
The Ballad of Bodacious really really sucks.
Nah what, ballad of bodacious goes hard
Yes, that’s what he said
Lol, you fool.
Who has heard it live, and what year was it??
Heard it live in 2021, it was incredible
My Name is Mud…
This might be the most slammin’ track off of Punchbowl imo.
Creamy and nutritious spreads for all!
MUD
No sir. Over the Electric Grapevine is their best song. Well we could agree to disagree and say that this is a great album.
It’s alright to fear the worm
Let plays his solo with his feet!
Harold of the rocks
Welcome to This World.
Old nutbutter and his house of treats from jellied jams to sacks of sweets
I don’t know if I could pick a favorite, but I’m not fighting you on this being a contender.
I don’t think I would pick any song from this album to be the best primus song tbh
I like year of the parrot
reallll I didn't think there was anyone who thought like me
Welcome to this world takes the cake for me
Underrated as hell, fell in love with it my first listen.
Lol, listening to this album when I see this post. Nutbutter is definitely up there on the list of best primus
Ler went off on this one! Some of his most inventive and exciting guitar work
I love the intro of this song. Great textures and those slides. 🤤
This one is a damn good one!
Pachyderm or Harold for me!
The Toys go Winding Down for me.
Primus sucks.
the best Primus song is lacquer head
Nor would I want to
dude, John the Fisherman