We Care a Lot (1985)
Genre: Funk Metal,
Alternative Metal
The band is in it's
formative stages and Patton isn't a member yet, and there's a dude called Chuck/Charles
Mosley that I can't stand the way he sings and the production insists in adding
effects to his horrible voice, this album is only for hardcore and very curios fans.
Overall: 33
Faith No More
Introduce Yourself (1987)
Genre: Funk Metal,
Alternative Metal
So here we go with the
review of Faith's second album and thankfully it a colossal improvement
compared to their last project, so let's jump into to the break down review:
Vocals and Lyric: Man I hate Chuck Mosley's singing just kills some fantastic songs and he just can't shut up jajajaja, good thing
that this is his last album with the band 6
Instrumentation: The band sound
more consolidated and solid, they are starting have their own trade mark style
Big Jim Martin brings the metal aspect to the band, Billy Gould slap bass and
heavy bass lines bring the funk aspect of the band, Mike Bordin is probably one
of the best drummers out there and finally Roddy's signature key board playing
adds a epic vibe to the band. 7.5
Melody and/or
Structure: The songs are complete songs not just concepts like in the last
album the bands composition capability are slowly growing and getting better. 8
Sound, Production and Feeling: The
production sounds much better and there are no more effects on Chuck voice
thank god. 8
Songs: Most of these song are FNM classics and
thankfully there are mostly live versions with Patton singing them. 9
The Bad: Chuck -1
Originality: Even though Chuck is on this album it's a
fundamental funk metal album and with the rerecorded We Care a Lot single it a
mile stone for the Genre. 12
Overall: 49.5
The Real Thing (1989)
Genre: Alternative Metal, Funk Metal, Rap Metal
This album is just incredible, its super heavy but in
very different way than any other normal Metal albums, it's pretty up beat and it
holds up over the years, nothing sounds dated, somewhat of a curse to many 80's
productions, so go out and listen to this beauty.
Vocals and Lyrics: This Patton's first album with the band and it funny
he sounds young his voice isn't as deep and at moments he uses a nasal voice
that sort of dosn't work for me, but Mike pens one of the first rap metal songs
ever "Epic". 10
Instrumentation:
Guitar: Big Jim
lands one of the most emblematic guitar solos ever on Epic.
Bass: Gould slaps on a couple of tracks but "Woodpeckers
from Mars" is where he really
shines, with a simple slap bass line thst is totally in your face.
Drums: Bordin balances groove and heavy metal mode
like few drummer can.
Keys: Roddy just does his thing and that's just
perfect. 8
Melody and/or
Structure: Patton adds tons of melody to the song and but never
gets in the way of the band like Chuck did, plus the songs in general have a basic pop
structure but are chuck full of nice arrangements. But Surprise! Your Dead!
just really showcaseshow the band can write really atypical metal songs with a odd
time signature that are super cool. 10
Sound, Production and Feeling: The band
sounds fantastic and as I said in the introduction it has passed the test of
time. 8
Songs: This album is Epic from front to back 11
Originality: The band is really
able to fuse Rock, Metal, Rap and Funk seamlessly creating their own sound and
style, really influencing many 90's band. 12
Overall: 59
Faith No More
Angel Dust (1992)
Genre: Alternative Metal,
Avant Garde Metal, Funk Metal
This is a ground breaking
album they pretty much write the book to 90's alternative metal and lay the
ground work for Nu Metal in many ways. If you haven't listen to it, do not read
this review sit down and listen to this beauty, you'll tank me if you are a music lover.
Vocals: Patton really
feels more in his place in this album, his singing is impeccable but one of the
most enjoyable parts of the album is to hear
ironic and provocative lyrics. 12
Instrumentatio: The
band works as a unit, each musician is pretty much in their zone doing their
thing impeccably, now I must say Roddy the key board player really gets to shine using some super interesting samples in very
creative ways, and it's the first time that I hear band use them so well in a
metal song and this album came out in 1992, its pretty ground breaking. Plus
Roddy's sonic pallet has grown, using more interesting keyboard sounds. 8
Melody and/or
Structure: Caffeine sort of became the
template for Nu Metal and those bands basically establishing there song structures copying this song, instead
of a solo of some kind the singer would just scream or spaz out after a break
down. 12
Sound, Production and Feeling: There is
more production on this album in general, studio tricks, ambient sound effects
and the addiction of using samples almost industrial at moments, the band sounds more edgy, heavy and oddly
organic , my hat goes off to Matt Wallace who has produced every FNM album up to
this point, but this is his crown jewel. 10
Songs: FNM crams on one album some pretty intense
heavy songs, some pretty experimental stuff and a couple straight up beat popish songs in one coherent album, I have no idea how they made this work. 13
Originality: These guys have influenced so many bands and
so many have rip these guys off, the Manson and Mastodon both copy the aggressive
chorus, nuff said. 12
Overall: 67
Faith No More
King For A Day...Fool for a Lifetime (1995)
Genre: Alternative Metal
This is the first Faith No More Album that I ever owned, I bought it in 2003 when I went to Santiago, Chile to see
Korn, I found this gem at local record
store, right then and there I stuffed the album in my discman and It became the
sound track to my whole trip. Now I must say I know it's not their best album
but it's my favorite.
Vocals and Lyrics: Patton experiments more with his more aggressive side
and has let his inner crazy person free on this album, lyrically it pretty
interesting like on the track The "Gentle Art of Making Enemies". 12
Instrumentation:
Guitar: Big Jim
was kicked out of the band and was replaced during the recording of this album
by Trey Spruance, who does an Ok job, his guitar work doesn't stand out that
much, even though Evidence has a real cool Jazz Funk guitar funk feel.
Bass: Gould, this man just keep pumping out impressive
bass lines and good fills, never going overkill.
Drums: Bordin goes into full tribal heavy metal mood a lot on this album, rhythm does balance the
lack of interesting guitars.
Keys: It odd
being such a force on the past album but Roddy almost isn't present on this one,
I think its because of personal issues
he didn't participate much on this project. 7.6
Melody and/or
Structure: They are still pushing the creative limits in the structure of their
songs and how their written. 10
Sound, Production and Feeling: The heavy
stuff just explodes with energy, anxiety and unfiltered madness, the album
sounds more like a alternative metal album than a metal album, the distortions
have a little less edge, maybe because of the change of Guitarist that uses
different gear. 9
Songs: Album has issues with focus they try many
different things, but I love it from front to back 14
Originality: This album is a stripped down version of Faith No More and
it still works and I can see how this album influenced directly one of my
favorite late 90 band System of a Down. 62
Overall: 59
Faith No More
Album of the Year (1997)
Genre: Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock
This album is pretty good but you don't get that
feeling that the band is really trying to be innovative or be super creative,
and even at moments they come off a little uninspired, but don't get me wrong
most of the songs are really good anyways, the thing is that you expect more
out of these guys. And Jon Hudson is the
new Guitar player his playing is pretty functional to the songs and thankfully
Roddy is back with his keys.
Overall: 56.2
Faith No
More
Sol
Invictus (2015)
Genre: Alternative
Metal
I’ve been
anticipating this album for a long time, so when I got to listen to it for the
first time I was sort of let down. It seemed a little bit uninspired at moments
and nothing to crazy in it, it’s like Faith no More tried to play it safe. But
this production grows on you and after listing to it a few times you start to find
the hidden gems, and overall it's a very solid album..
Vocals and Lyrics: Mike Patton's(Tomahawk, Peeping Tom, Fantomas, Mr. Bungle…), eccentric
lyrics and vocals are set on a mid level, they are great but not alienating for any new comers. 9
Instrumentation:
Guitar: Jon Hudson does a good job.
Bass: Bill
Gould has some good baselines but nothing outstanding.
Keys: Roddy, does a lot on the album he's pretty upfront
in the mix, but nothing like Angel Dust.
Drums: Mike Bordin give the heavy feel to this album.
7.3
Melody and/or Structure: Patton and Roddy do a good job with melody but
in structure they are no surprises in the songs. 8
Sound, Production and Feeling: The songs sound good, but
subdued at moments, drums are too low in the mix at moments. 8
Songs: Every song is pretty good but Matador has a
colossal epic feel and is the best track on the album. 10
Originality: If they ever make another album I hope
they take more risks. Now with that said this album is great anyways and here enjoy this live show from 2015 Faith No More live in Filmor Detroit. .8
Overall: 50.3
Peter
Gabriel
