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Somewhere Over the Slaughterhouse

Buckethead · 2001

47 min · 11 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

A surreal blend of dissonant soundscapes and frenetic guitar work that challenges conventional musical boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • surreal auditory challenges await
  • frenetic energy peaks and valleys
  • short bursts of intensity
  • engaging headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Somewhere Over the Slaughterhouse' is Buckethead's sixth studio album, emerging during a prolific period where he released numerous albums. This album followed his 2000 release 'Colma' and showcases his distinctive style, characterized by experimental guitar techniques and avant-garde influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Somewhere Over the Slaughterhouse 0:38
  • 2 Help Me 5:12
  • 3 Pin Bones and Poultry 4:43
  • 4 My Sheeetz 6:00
  • 5 Day of the Ulcer 7:26
  • 6 You Like Headcheese? 3:20
  • 7 Burlap Curtain 7:04
  • 8 You Like this Face? 5:16
  • 9 Wires and Clips 3:03
  • 10 Knockingun 2:35
  • 11 Conveyor Belt Blues 1:46

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