Les Claypool and the Holy Mackerel

The Profile

American project led by Les Claypool (of Primus). Released the studio album Highball with the Devil in 1996.

The album Highball with the Devil was released in 1996 on Prawn Song Records and recorded at Claypool’s home studio, Rancho Relaxo. Les Claypool performed most instruments; contributors include Jay Lane, Mirv Haggard, Henry Rollins (vocals on "Delicate Tendrils"), and Charlie Hunter ("Me and Chuck").

A one-off Les Claypool project delivering the 1996 album Highball with the Devil on Prawn Song. Recorded at Rancho Relaxo with Claypool handling most instruments, plus guests like Henry Rollins, Jay Lane, Mirv Haggard, and Charlie Hunter. The review praises its psychedelic-funk experiments and bass-forward wizardry. Standouts include Holy Mackerel, The Awakening, and Me and Chuck.