bloodthirstymasquerade
buckethead, electric sea (2012)
ambient, instrumental
this album is so gentle and safe. i reach for this one when i feel low or in need of comfort. beyond the knowing is the song that effectively puts me at ease; it feels like holding the hand of someone you trust. big b even gives us some classical flare with la gavotte and the punnily named bachethead. overall, the album is beautifully crafted and gently played. albums like electric sea show buckethead's range in such a simple way. many know him as the shredder (which he is) but he's capable of so much more artistically. my favorite tracks are beyond the knowing, la gavotte, and yokohama.