Puscifer, yet another side project by Tool front man Maynard James Keenan, has finally released a full length album, titled V is for Vagina. To be completely honest I had no idea who Puscifer was until I did a thorough background check via Wikipedia. The only time I’d seem the name was while skimming the soundtrack for one of the Underworld movies. From the sounds of it, Maynard is attempting to some kind of word of mouth/street team promotion on this album. This must’ve payed off for him, since the first song off the album, Queen B. debuted at #38 on the billboard modern rock chart.
If you do catch Queen B. on your local radio station you’ll get a fair impression of the entire album. V sounds like a smooth playing rock tribute to old cowboys and sipping whiskey on a lazy Sunday afternoon while watching the sun go down. The subject matter of the album is hardly more varied than the sound. V’s lyrics seem mostly satirical referencing honey pots, pimp hands and bellowing southern preachers.
Puscifer has definitely created a different kind of chill album. It’s easy to pop this one in, sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Dude, Puscifer was on an episode of Mr. Show. Please tell me you’ve seen Mr. Show
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