Island of Lost Minds

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Not for the faint of heart. If you are a die-hard fan, and if you like Buckethead's more dissonant side, you are going to love this work. This album is more about sound than just music, which, is basically what experimental music is, and is exactly why the masses don't care for it. I like the lack of structure; it eliminates any predictability. One second he's shredding, then the next he's pounding out a psycho version of "Mary had a little lamb". This guy has such an elaborate soundscape and to be able to appreciate this really gives you a glimpse into his mind. I'm digging it, and I find the more I listen to any one of his albums the more I love it.

I mean seriously, was he just thinking i am going to shove as many notes as I can into a little time period, mix it with some really heavy and strange effects, change directions mid song, and play it off-key at some times? Because thats what it sounds like. Even if that is what it is this is still an album, and an excellent one at that. If any other artist had tried something as experimental as this it would have failed. It seems Buckethead is the master of all genres. The album starts out bumpy, has an amazing middle, struggles slightly then finishes with an epic "Lobotomizer (Scariest Rollercoaster of All Time)". Or at least thats what it says in the liner notes. Overall this album has 2 or 3 less than perfect songs. I love how they put the tour only album cover up instead of the ugly one. One of Buckethead's best releases. Remember children have fun, stay safe, disinfect wounds.

Okay, really though, if you like Buckethead's more melodic stuff, you're hating this album. No lie. Personally, i LOVE it. It's SO heavy and just so raw. Reminds me of Cuckoo Clocks of Hell (which iTunes should REALLY get. I think it's his best album...). If you're looking for catchy riffs or teary solos, you ain't finding it here. Buckethead must have been PISSED OFF when he made this one. Buy at your own risk!

So yeah, this album might sound like noise to you, but you must not have heard that BUCKETHEAD LIKES TO EXPERIMENT. This album is basically like Bucketheadland 2, except without dialogue covering half the album. Some of the tracks like 'Shock Therapy Side Show', 'Korova Binge Bar', and 'Mud of the Gutter' are good examples of where this album shines. The rest is great too and still as listenable to any Buckethead fan. I wouldn't recommend this as a starter album for Buckethead, because this is not all that he's about, it's just another avenue of sound that he's explored. Believe me, if you're a seasoned music veteran, this album will definitely turn your head. If you don't like it, then I guess that's just your personal taste, but definitely buy a couple of the tracks, see if you like what you hear, and if so, get the rest of the album.

I got this from the library one day and thank god because I wouldn't pay a cent for this album. Worst Buckethead album I own. No questions. Do not buy it unless you want an album that consists of the most pointless horrible harmonies ever. I absolutely love Buckethead, but this was beyond disappointing.

Because chances are, you'll lose your mind. After all, it IS the Island Of Lost Minds. Go on, take one listen to Shock Therapy Slide Show, Mud Of The Gutter (Buckethead tosses some guttural riffage), Ice Pick Through Eyes and Vacuum Tube Implant. For non-Buckethead fans, this will be a very difficult album to get aquanted to. The heaviness of Buckethead's guitar is similar to the heavy metal riffage in Bucketheadland 2, without the creepy drunken park manager guy. Released in 2004, this album, along with Inbred Mountain, bring back the creepiness of our chicken saving, horror movie loving, evil-doer slaying guitar hero. If you didn't understand the context of the album name, you'll be sorry you even checked out this album. Listening to this album unaware of the sheer insanity it brings is like playing Survivorman without watching the show. While Inbred Mountain mostly depicts horror-movie-style antics and shananagins (along with the shredding), this album is pure technical madness. This is music that makes your brain bleed without that gay screming from emo bands (and without lobotomizing your head with a power drill like in City Of The Living Dead) If you can't handle the intensity, then "Oh, you poor baby! I'm so sorry! I wish I could help, but I can't!" This is for those who appreciate the technicallity that Buckethead is known for. So if Buckethead were to declare war on you, you might as well surrender, because Buckethead can find a weakness for everyone, and will drill you into the ground while he smashes your face with a meat cleaver while blending your head at the same time. Gory? Maybe. Awesome? You bet your sweet kissed-a*s it is.