Released 13 years ago this October
Mannequin Cemetery
Buckethead · 2013
30 min · 9 tracks · funk
A surreal journey through fragmented melodies and dissonant textures, evoking a hauntingly whimsical atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Melted Glasses Start here — The track opens with an eerie tone that sets the stage for the album's overall atmosphere, combining delicate melodies with unsettling undertones.
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Purse of Holes — This song features intricate guitar work layered over unconventional rhythms, showcasing Buckethead's technical prowess and innovative style.
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Mannequin Cemetery — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of decay and nostalgia through haunting melodies and disjointed arrangements, offering a reflective experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- eerie soundscapes for introspection
- haunting melodies for memory exploration
- short tracks for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party anthems
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features a unique approach to soundscapes, diverging from Buckethead's established style.
- Career context
- By 2013, Buckethead had already established himself as a prolific artist with over 30 albums to his name. 'Mannequin Cemetery' came during a phase of relentless creativity, following his extensive output in the early 2000s and reflecting his continuous exploration of avant-garde styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
- 1 Melted Glasses Start here 2:45
- 2 Purse of Holes 3:29
- 3 Cobwebs in the Calf 3:46
- 4 Faded Fingernail Polish 3:24
- 5 Hat that Smells Like an Old Bookstore 2:28
- 6 Where Rings Were 3:33
- 7 Piles of Parts 3:19
- 8 Shoes Without Socks 3:08
- 9 Mannequin Cemetery 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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