Mannequin Cemetery cover

Mannequin Cemetery

Buckethead · 2013

30 min · 9 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

Eerie soundscapes intertwine with disjointed melodies, reflecting a haunting exploration of memory and decay.

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 want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2013, Buckethead had solidified his reputation as a prolific and experimental artist, releasing 'Mannequin Cemetery' as part of an impressive catalog that included over 30 albums. This album followed the diverse 'Pike' series, showcasing his ongoing evolution in sound and technique while continuing to push musical boundaries.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Melted Glasses 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

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