Balloon Cement
Buckethead · 2012
30 min · 12 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal
A surreal soundscape blending ambient textures with avant-garde jazz and unconventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- short tracks for quick immersion
- dynamic progression throughout album
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek consistent rhythmic energy
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2012, Buckethead had firmly established himself as a prolific solo artist, with 'Balloon Cement' being his 25th studio album. This release followed a period of artistic exploration that included diverse genres and experimental techniques, showcasing his ability to continually reinvent his sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Balloon Cement 3:07
- 2 Red Water Colors 3:47
- 3 Transport Void 0:46
- 4 Thistle Museum 0:46
- 5 Alligator Eye Viewer 1:59
- 6 Veil of Tinfoil 4:35
- 7 Chestplate 1:18
- 8 Vast Mound 2:06
- 9 Replacement Nail 4:12
- 10 Shatter Shell 5:02
- 11 Bridge to Borg 0:55
- 12 Evaporate 1:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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