Eleven years after the first Bucketheadland comes this sequel record, and it is distinctly different from its predecessor. While the original was an eclectic genre mish-mash, Bucketheadland 2 features three kinds of songs: heavy metal distorted guitar shred-athons, acoustic numbers with off-pitch vocals by 'Albert,' and spoken word park announcements. While the latter two categories inspire vitriol in many listeners, I love them-- they contextualize the theme park, and are darkly humorous. The metal songs feature some of Buckethead's best playing, too ("John Merrick - Elephant Man Bones Explosion," "Vladimir Pocket's Incredible Bloated Slunk Show"). Listeners who appreciate unbridled creativity would do well to check this gory wedge out.
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