Faith No More - The Real Thing
I have a lot of friends that absolutely love Faith No More. I've always had a rough time trying to listen to them because the singer has an obnoxious voice, but I feel that I should do them justice and listen to one of their entire records. I decided to get 1989 release, The Real Thing, as I recognized the songs "From Out Of Nowhere" and "Epic."
Yep, Mike Patton's voice is still annoying. Apparently, this is the first album with Patton after he joined the band. However, "From Out of Nowhere" is a great track. I think I've heard numerous covers of it before hearing this original. "Epic" is also easily recognizable, the chorus and ending piano part are played and sampled just about everywhere. I wish they'd stay away from the semi-rapping thing they do here and there. I can't stand it. Despite the rapping on Epic, I think I like it, though that just may be because it is so recognizable.
I think I could get into this album with a few more listens. At least, I understand why people love this stuff. It's kind of weird with an annoying singer, but there's some really great stuff on it.
Yep, Mike Patton's voice is still annoying. Apparently, this is the first album with Patton after he joined the band. However, "From Out of Nowhere" is a great track. I think I've heard numerous covers of it before hearing this original. "Epic" is also easily recognizable, the chorus and ending piano part are played and sampled just about everywhere. I wish they'd stay away from the semi-rapping thing they do here and there. I can't stand it. Despite the rapping on Epic, I think I like it, though that just may be because it is so recognizable.
I think I could get into this album with a few more listens. At least, I understand why people love this stuff. It's kind of weird with an annoying singer, but there's some really great stuff on it.
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posted by Brian at 5:14 PM
2 Comments:
Mike Patton is one of the most original vocal performers in recent times; annoying is the wrong term. Faith No More was a commercial projet for Mike, and after the Real Thing album the band came into their own. Try Angel Dust and listen with an open mind; he uses a the entire vocal range and is very unique. Mike taps into Jazz, Funk, Rock, and electronic styles with his music. I think you will be surprised, any new band worth their weight in shit will recognize Faith No More as a pivotal influence.
go get Angel Dust and King for a Day... when Patton recorded The Real Thing, he was 19... by the time he recorded AD & KfaD, his balls dropped...
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