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Intelligence Failure

Buckethead · 2005

40 min · 8 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

A sprawling auditory landscape merging chaotic experimental rock with reflective jazz-infused passages and unsettling ambient textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • reflective moments amidst chaos
  • engaging auditory exploration
  • wave-like pacing throughout

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Intelligence Failure' was released in 2005, Buckethead had established himself as a prolific artist with over twenty albums to his name. This album came shortly after his notable work on the 'Cuckoo Clocks of Hell' album, showcasing his continuous evolution in blending genres and exploring complex themes through music.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Demolition of the Willing 7:25
  • 2 Voice of the People 3:14
  • 3 Spain 5:13
  • 4 Weapons of Mass Distraction 7:27
  • 5 Why They Hate Us 1:47
  • 6 It's the Economy 4:29
  • 7 Recess Disappointment 2:09
  • 8 What Kind of Nation 8:55

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