Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel

The Profile

Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel is the name used for Les Claypool's 1996 solo album Highball With The Devil. Les Claypool is an American bassist, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the leader and bassist of Primus. The 1996 album features Claypool playing most instruments and includes guests such as Henry Rollins and Charlie Hunter.

Album 'Highball With The Devil' released in 1996 on Claypool's Prawn Song label. Recording took place at Rancho Relaxo. Notable collaborators on the album mentioned in reviews include Jay Lane, Mark "Mirv" Haggard, Henry Rollins and Charlie Hunter.

The available review praises Les Claypool's 1996 solo album Highball With The Devil (released under Les Claypool And The Holy Mackerel), highlighting his multi-instrumental performances, psychedelic-funk experiments and standout tracks like "Holy Mackerel" and "Me and Chuck". Guests noted include Henry Rollins and Charlie Hunter. Overall reception in the review is strongly positive.