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Bucketheadland 2

Buckethead · 2003

58 min · 30 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

A surreal blend of avant-garde rock and whimsical storytelling unfolds through chaotic soundscapes.

Why this album works

'Bucketheadland 2' showcases the artist's ability to merge humor with dark themes, gaining a cult following and contributing to the avant-garde rock genre. The album's unconventional structure and brief track lengths challenge traditional song formats, influencing subsequent experimental musicians.
Best for
whimsical storytelling through sound dynamic journey with peaks chaotic soundscapes for exploration
Context
Released in 2003, 'Bucketheadland 2' is Buckethead's second album following his 2002 debut, 'Bucketheadland.' At this point in his career, Buckethead was establishing himself as a prolific artist known for his experimental approach and distinctive visual style, characterized by his signature mask and bucket.
Stylistic neighbors
Neil Young· Extreme· Ugly Kid Joe

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Welcome 0:13
  • 2 Slaughter Zone Entrance 0:11
  • 3 The Cobra’s Hood Standout 2:58
  • 4 Transportation Options 0:51
  • 5 Machete Mirage 3:01
  • 6 Slaughter Buddies Outside the Revenge Wedge 0:21
  • 7 We Cannot Guarantee Bodily Harm 0:16
  • 8 John Merrick‐Elephant Man Bones Explosion Standout 4:54
  • 9 Taxidermy Tots 0:23
  • 10 Bloody Rainbow Spiraling Sherbert Scoop 2:55
  • 11 Can You Get Past Albert? 0:27
  • 12 Vladimir Pockets’ Incredible Bloated Slunk Show 3:10
  • 13 The Ballad of the Inside‐Out Face 1:05
  • 14 The Battery Cage Brawls (Cage Announcer: The Ghost of Abraham Lincoln; Winner Has to Eat His Way Out) 2:18
  • 15 Ferris Wheel Apology 0:08
  • 16 Can You Help Me? 1:02
  • 17 Grimm’s Sponsorship 0:14
  • 18 Realistic Coop Replica 0:42
  • 19 Frozen Brains Tell No Tales 5:33
  • 20 Rooster Landing (1st Movement) / Lime Time (2nd Movement) 2:35
  • 21 Two Pints 0:27
  • 22 Health & Safety Advisory 2:14
  • 23 Digger’s Den 3:13
  • 24 One‐Way Ticket to Grab Bag Alley 0:46
  • 25 Fun for You 1:03
  • 26 Carpal Tunnel Tomb Torker Standout 3:35
  • 27 Today’s Schedule 0:07
  • 28 The Corpse Plower 3:20
  • 29 Unemployment Blues 2:05
  • 30 Slaughter Zone Exit 8:16

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