Can two people constitute a supergroup? Regardless of such technicalities, it sure feels like The Claypool Lennon Delirium are something more than just another psychedelic band. The duo is comprised of legendary Primus bassist Les Claypool and Sean Lennon, son of John and Yoko Ono and one half of psych-pop duo The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger. “Sean is a musical mutant after my own heart,” said Claypool. “He definitely reflects his genetics — not just the sensibilities of his dad but also the abstract perspective and unique approach of his mother.”
That’s all Claypool needed to know before he signed on to write songs with Lennon in The Claypool Lennon Delirium. He describes their collaboration as “a glorious freak stew,” which feels like an uncannily accurate description after listening to their first single, “Cricket & The Genie (Movement I, The Delirium)”. This one might be destined for the radio, but its heart is in a far weirder place. Claypool’s galloping bassline propels the song forward while Lennon spins a tale of prescription pill addiction, pausing every so often to let the groove take over.
Quietly released back in January, “Cricket & The Genie (Movement I, The Delirium)” will appear on The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s upcoming full-length release Monolith of Phobos, due out June 3rd via ATO Records. Listen in to the song via a trippy lyric video above.
Monolith of Phobos Artwork:
Monolith of Phobos Tracklist:
01. The Monolith of Phobos
02. Cricket And The Genie (Movement I, The Delirium)
03. Cricket And The Genie (Movement II, Oratorio Di Cricket)
04. Mr. Wright
05. Boomerang Baby
06. Breath of a Salesman
07. Captain Lariat
08. Oxycontin Girl
09. Bubbles Burst
10. There’s No Underwear In Space
11. Ohmerica
The band has also revealed the opening acts on their upcoming summer tour, which will be JJUUJJUU, Chicano Batman and The Dean Ween Group. Check out the tour dates below.
The Claypool Lennon Delirium 2016 Tour Dates:
06/04 -Orlando, FL @ The Beacham Theatre *
06/05 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor *
06/07 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre #
06/09 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre #
06/10 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel #
06/11 – Manchester, @ TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival
06/12 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant #
06/14 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads #
06/15 – Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre #
06/17 – Garrettsville, OH @ Nelson Ledges Quarry Park $
06/18 – Portchester, NY @ Capitol Theatre $
07/21 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo *
07/22 – Jacksonville, OR @ Brit Pavilion *
07/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre *
07/25 – Jackson Hole, WY @ Pink Garter Theatre *
07/26 – Missoula, MT @ Wilma Theatre *
07/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot *
07/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre *
07/30 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee *
07/31 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl *
08/02 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory *
08/03 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park *
08/04 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theatre *
08/05-07 – Buena Vista, CO @ Vertex
08/09 – Iowa City, IA @ Englert Theatre *
08/11 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre *
08/12 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live! Indoor Pavilion *
08/13 – Scranton, PA @ Peach Fest
08/25 – Buffalo, NY @ Canalside Concert Series *
08/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
08/27 – New Haven, CT @ College St. Music Hall *
08/28 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre *
08/30 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *
08/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore %
09/01 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club %
09/02-04 – Chicago, IL @ Northcoast Music Festival
* = w/ JJUUJJUU
# = w/ Chicano Batman
$ = w/ The Dean Ween Group
% = w/ Marco Benvento
