Hairway to Steven cover

Hairway to Steven

Butthole Surfers · 1988

41 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · psychedelic rock · noise rock

A chaotic blend of noise rock and psychedelic soundscapes, teetering on the edge of absurdity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic bursts of energy
  • surreal humor and absurdity
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • short tracks for quick bursts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, melodic sounds
  • seek polished, cohesive structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 11, 1988, 'Hairway to Steven' was the Butthole Surfers' third studio album, following their 1987 release 'Locust Abortion Technician.' By this time, the band had cemented their reputation for provocative performances and experimental sounds, appealing to a burgeoning alternative music scene. This album marked a continued evolution in their style as they embraced even more eclectic and surreal elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Pavement· Shellac· Fugazi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jimi 12:39
  • 2 Ricky 2:35
  • 3 I Saw an X-Ray of a Girl Passing Gas 4:57
  • 4 John E. Smoke 6:40
  • 5 Rocky 3:45
  • 6 Julio Inglesias 3:04
  • 7 Backass 6:05
  • 8 Fast 1:38

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