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It's Alive

Buckethead · 2011

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

An eclectic blend of genre-defying instrumentals that fuse avant-garde jazz with progressive rock intricacies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • short bursts of creativity
  • intricate instrumental explorations
  • focused listening sessions
  • engaging in-order experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer vocal-driven tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, "It's Alive" is among Buckethead's prolific period where he produced numerous albums, following his 2010 effort, "Shadows Between the Sky." At this point, Buckethead had established himself as a unique figure in experimental music, known for his virtuosic guitar skills and diverse sound palette.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Lebrontron 6:24
  • 2 Tonka 3:18
  • 3 Peeling Out 0:15
  • 4 Barnyard Banties 2:29
  • 5 Crack the Sky 5:08
  • 6 The Hatch 4:01
  • 7 Brooding Peeps 4:54
  • 8 Picking the Feathers 4:40

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