Forgotten Library
Buckethead · 2013
31 min · 7 tracks · funk
A haunting blend of eerie soundscapes and intricate guitar work that evokes the decay of forgotten memories.
Top tracks — play these first
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Disintergration Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its layered guitar effects and unsettling ambiance, drawing listeners into a world of decay and introspection.
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Faded From View — A lengthy piece that showcases Buckethead's virtuosic guitar work intertwined with haunting motifs, creating a sense of nostalgia and loss throughout its duration.
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Forgotten Library — The title track encapsulates the album's essence in under two minutes, featuring ethereal sounds that evoke the imagery of lost knowledge and forgotten tales.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolutions
- haunting soundscapes for reflection
- immersive experience for deep focus
- short tracks encourage attentive listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or catchy tunes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album showcases a unique approach to ambient music, diverging from Buckethead's typical style.
- Career context
- By 2013, Buckethead had established himself as a prolific artist with an extensive discography, having released over 30 albums since his debut in 1994. 'Forgotten Library' arrived during a productive phase, showcasing his continuous exploration of avant-garde sound and experimentation, following his 2011 release, 'Colma'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
- 1 Disintergration Start here 5:00
- 2 Corpse Be Animated 3:44
- 3 Faded From View 8:49
- 4 Yellowed Pages 1:44
- 5 Beginning Putrification 6:10
- 6 Decay 4:30
- 7 Forgotten Library 1:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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