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Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

Buckethead · 2009

41 min · 13 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

A surreal blend of avant-garde jazz and experimental rock, laced with eerie atmospheres and unpredictable rhythms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo atmospheric exploration
  • eerie soundscapes for deep focus
  • unpredictable rhythms for adventurous listeners
  • intriguing landscapes for headphone immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Slaughterhouse on the Prairie' is Buckethead's prolific output during a phase of intense creativity, as it was his 24th studio album. Following his exploration of various genres in previous releases, this album further exemplifies his eclectic style and innovative approach to guitar work, continuing to build upon the legacy established by earlier works like 'Electric Tears' and 'Crime Slunk Scene.'
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 LeBron 4:33
  • 2 LeBron’s Hammer 3:43
  • 3 Blood Bayou 2:57
  • 4 Iceman 2:04
  • 5 Don’t Use Roosts If You Raise Broilers 3:27
  • 6 Robot Checkerboard 4:28
  • 7 Premonition 2:42
  • 8 Crouching Stump Hidden Limb 3:08
  • 9 Goat Host 2:35
  • 10 The Stretching Room 3:10
  • 11 Pumpkin Pike 2:50
  • 12 Collecting Specimens 2:45
  • 13 Rack Maintenance, Part 2 3:22

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