Last House on Slunk Street cover

Released 11 years ago this September

Last House on Slunk Street

Buckethead · 2015

31 min · 16 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

An eclectic blend of whimsical soundscapes and abstract vignettes that challenge traditional songwriting.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frantic bursts of whimsical energy
  • short, playful sonic vignettes
  • fragmented listening for curious minds
  • surreal soundscapes to explore
  • quick distractions with quirky charm

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of lengthy epics
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Last House on Slunk Street' is one of Buckethead's many projects during a prolific period where he released over 30 albums in a single year. This album showcases his experimental approach to music, balancing avant-garde jazz elements with unorthodox structures, continuing to build on his established legacy as a boundary-pushing artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Last House on Slunk Street 3:35
  • 2 What's on the End of That Fork? 2:13
  • 3 The Cupboards Are 1:01
  • 4 There's a Stair Missing 1:55
  • 5 The Mops Got Something on It 1:15
  • 6 Popsicle Sticks and Ketchup 2:38
  • 7 Clothesline With Stuff Hanging on It 2:23
  • 8 Sandbox 1:07
  • 9 Used Glasses 1:14
  • 10 Doormat With Hole Underneath 2:00
  • 11 Posters Covering Stuff 2:03
  • 12 Stuff Hanging From the Ceiling 2:03
  • 13 Wrapping Up Something 2:47
  • 14 Unplugged Refrigerator 2:20
  • 15 Sounds From Inside the Wall 1:53
  • 16 Back Yard Chair 0:53

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