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The Boiling Pond

Buckethead · 2013

29 min · 10 tracks · funk · hard rock · progressive metal

A swirling mix of avant-garde soundscapes, dissonant melodies, and haunting atmospheres that envelop the listener.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow for focused listening
  • immersive soundscapes for contemplation
  • short tracks for quick sessions
  • haunting atmospheres for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • prefer structured song formats

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'The Boiling Pond' is part of Buckethead's prolific output during a time when he had already established himself as a unique figure in experimental music. This album follows his 2012 release 'Electric Sea', continuing his exploration of ambient and abstract sound structures while maintaining his signature guitar work.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [untitled] 4:37
  • 2 [untitled] 3:04
  • 3 [untitled] 3:57
  • 4 [untitled] 2:33
  • 5 [untitled] 4:04
  • 6 [untitled] 1:07
  • 7 [untitled] 3:07
  • 8 [untitled] 3:05
  • 9 [untitled] 1:09
  • 10 [untitled] 3:13

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