Cobra Strike II
Buckethead · 2000
56 min · 16 tracks · funk
An immersive soundscape filled with surreal textures and avant-garde experimentation that defies traditional musical boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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False Radien Cross Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Poison Wind — This track stands out with its haunting melodies and complex layering, encapsulating the eerie atmosphere that permeates the album. Its dynamic shifts between calmness and intensity reflect Buckethead's mastery of tension.
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The Funeral — A deeply atmospheric piece that combines melancholic guitar riffs with ambient soundscapes, evoking a sense of loss and reflection. It showcases Buckethead's ability to create emotional depth through minimalistic arrangements.
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Beware of the Holding Funnel — This track features intricate guitar work paired with unsettling sound effects, perfectly illustrating Buckethead's experimental ethos. Its unpredictable structure keeps listeners engaged throughout its duration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- intricate guitar work detail
- immersive sessions for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Cobra Strike II showcases avant-garde experimentation, diverging from traditional sounds.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Cobra Strike II marked a period of prolific output for Buckethead, following his breakthrough with Giant Robot in 1994. This album showcases his unique blend of genres and reinforces his reputation as an avant-garde innovator in the music scene. At this point, he was already known for his eclectic style, which was further explored in this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
- 1 Desert 0:09
- 2 False Radien Cross Start here 4:18
- 3 Poison Wind 2:33
- 4 Hellchop to Blind Claw 1:53
- 5 The Funeral 3:37
- 6 Beware of the Holding Funnel 5:32
- 7 Traitors Gate 5:52
- 8 Moonflake 2:43
- 9 First Master 2:13
- 10 Splintern Pool 4:38
- 11 Notorious Swade 3:37
- 12 Blood Scroll 7:52
- 13 Yoshimitsu's Den 4:05
- 14 Cobra Cartrige 1:52
- 15 Slap to Branding Nunchuka 3:07
- 16 Spider Crawl 2:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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