Released 19 years ago this October
“V” Is for Vagina
Puscifer · 2007
48 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A provocative blend of industrial grooves and eclectic sounds underlines a bold exploration of sexuality and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Queen B — This opening track sets a confident tone with its catchy hooks and heavy beats, seamlessly blending industrial elements with rock sensibilities.
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Momma Sed — An exploration of desire and vulnerability, this track features lush instrumentation that contrasts its raw lyrical content, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Drunk With Power — With its driving rhythm and darkly humorous lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's themes of power dynamics and self-awareness within relationships.
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Indigo Children — This track showcases a more introspective side of Puscifer, weaving together atmospheric sounds with contemplative lyrics about identity and belonging.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends industrial and alternative rock with unique structures and layered vocals, making it distinct yet cohesive.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong industrial beat in 'Queen B', establishing a rhythmic foundation that persists throughout.
- Tracks often feature layered vocals, with Maynard James Keenan's voice harmonizing with itself or other vocalists, creating a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, particularly evident in 'Drunk With Power'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for deep engagement
- provocative themes of identity exploration
- immersive experience for introspective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, upbeat tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'V' Is for Vagina established Puscifer's unique sound and garnered critical acclaim.
- Career context
- Released on October 30, 2007, 'V' Is for Vagina marked Puscifer's debut full-length album, following the 2005 EP 'V is for Vagina'. At this point, lead singer Maynard James Keenan was already well-known for his work with Tool and A Perfect Circle, but Puscifer represented a more experimental side of his artistry, allowing him to delve into themes of sexuality and personal identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tool· A Perfect Circle· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Queen B 3:55
- 2 Dozo 4:00
- 3 Vagina Mine 5:34
- 4 Momma Sed 3:24
- 5 Drunk With Power 5:01
- 6 The Undertaker 3:59
- 7 Trekka 4:45
- 8 Indigo Children 6:22
- 9 Sour Grapes 6:44
- 10 Rev. 22:20 (Dry Martini mix) 5:07
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