Buckethead does not suffer from a dearth of tunes but it is odd why this album has so many simple tunes being played over and over again. In spite of all this Buckethead's genius cannot be denied. There are some great songs on this album, 'Whitewash' being my favorite. What a stunning opener for an album. I can imagine Buckethead opening his concert with this song and leaving the audience speechless. 'Big Sur Moon' is another acoustic classic that you wish only lasted longer. 'Wishing well' could have been more acceptable if only he had cut down on the opening tunes played repeatedly. Though 'Sanctum' features good guitar playing it seems out of place on an album that is supposed to be mellow. The rest of the songs fall into the category explained earlier.

I give three stars for his genius and the few stunners on this album.

Colma is the fourth album released by the avant-garde guitarist (sucessor to 1996's Day of the Robot). This album is his first in another aspect, however. This is the first album where, instead of overwhelming you with noise, Buckethead makes you float with his ambient side.

Bucket and funky, hard-hitting Primus drummer, Brain, lead this album. Bucket taking over acoustic/electric guitar and bass (besides Bill Laswell playing on "Machete"). Focusing on acoustic guitar. With some scratching by DJ Disc and some violin playing by Terry Untalan.

They open up with "Whitewash", setting the tone for the rest of the disk. Soothing, atmospheric, jazz melodies. Colma is perfect for the morning, or just when you want to relax. However, that's about all it's good for. As Colma doesn't change moods, and it's basically all rthymic, with some few exceptions (or, should I say, exception, it being "Big Sur Moon").

In the end, Colma shows that Bucket's not a one-trick pony. But, is only really playable when you're in certain moods.