A Real Diamond in the Rough

by Buckethead

A Real Diamond in the Rough cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1 May 2009
  • Label: TDRS Music
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:24
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Moving away from his virtuosic heavy metal shredding, the enigmatic guitarist dedicated this release to his legal representative. The strictly instrumental compositions lean heavily into soothing acoustic rock textures, creating a meditative atmosphere.

Genres

Descriptors: Instrumental, Acoustic, instrumental, rhythmic, forest, progressive

Tracklist

  1. Broken Mirror (4:13)
  2. Big D's Touch (4:09)
  3. Separate Sky (2:56)
  4. Dawn Appears (3:44)
  5. A Real Diamond in the Rough (4:06)
  6. Sundial (1:01)
  7. Squid Ink (3:02)
  8. Four Rivers (2:35)
  9. Allowed to Play (1:52)
  10. Formless Present (3:42)
  11. Squid Ink Part 2 (0:54)
  12. The Miracle of Surrender (5:35)
  13. The Return of Captain E.O. (3:30)

Credits

  • Buckethead - primary artist, guitar [uncredited], performer [invisible scalp]
  • Bryan Theiss - artwork
  • Albert - producer

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