The Miskatonic Scale
Buckethead · 2014
29 min · 8 tracks · funk
A surreal journey through dissonant landscapes, blending experimental rock with eerie atmospheres and intricate guitar work.
Top tracks — play these first
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M Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of unease with its haunting melodies and complex rhythms that draw listeners into Buckethead's world.
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K — This track features intricate guitar solos layered over a shifting sonic backdrop, showcasing Buckethead's technical prowess and emotive playing.
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O — With its meditative pace and atmospheric soundscapes, this track captures the essence of the album's theme, creating an immersive listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- gradual tension with dark undertones
- immersive experience through dissonance
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, instant gratification
- prefer straightforward, catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The Miskatonic Scale features a deliberate departure into surreal and dissonant soundscapes.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, The Miskatonic Scale is Buckethead's follow-up to the album Pikes, which he began releasing in 2013. At this point in his career, Buckethead had established a prolific output, having released over 30 albums since his debut in 1994. This album continues his exploration of avant-garde sounds and complex compositions, further solidifying his unique place in the experimental music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Satriani· Steve Vai· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
- 1 M Start here 3:58
- 2 I 6:05
- 3 S 0:53
- 4 K 5:42
- 5 A 1:22
- 6 T 2:50
- 7 O 4:35
- 8 N 4:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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