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An amazing album, Angel Dust unfortunately has limited appeal, although perhaps "unfortunately" isn't the right word; the record's oddities are also what make it such a fascinating listen. "Land Of Sunshine" is a rocker with a foot-tapping rhythm punctuated by insane laughter from vocalist Mike Patton, whose distinctive voice and frequently disturbing lyrics drive the album. To call it hard rock does Angel Dust a disservice; it's far more musically complex than such a label implies. There's the funk-influenced "Midlife Crisis", the ballad "RV" (a bitter monologue from the point of view of a middle-aged discontent sitting in his trailer), the hard-edged claustrophobia of "Smaller And Smaller," and the rock-married-to-electronic-organ "Be Aggressive", which includes positively inspired cheerleader chants on the chorus. Impossible to classify but incredibly entertaining, Angel Dust is well worth picking up. --Genevieve Williams
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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It was a brave decision of Faith No More to make an album like this one, when it would have been an easier and more lucrative option to continue the pop catchfulness of its predecessor The Real Thing. Whilst the concept of generic heavy metal was fast becoming an anachronism, Angel Dust successfully managed to be heavy and dark without falling foul of standard metal cliches.
The opening track, Land Of Sunshine is as uplifting as it is dark. It's the kind of track that you could picture a few thousand youths jumping up and down to in time with its distinctive bass riff. The rest of the album, from Crack Hitler to the single Mid Life Crisis combines similar elements. A touch eerie and unsettling in places, but still capable of inspiring the listener to want to move.
As the thrash scene was imploding on itself and grunge was catching on quick, this album was part of neither of those movements. It sounded like Faith No More and nobody else. It was to ensure that the band never fulfilled its stadium potential, but also that they have produced an album that was at the cutting edge of their genre, without falling into a genre. And that takes some doing.
The opening track, Land Of Sunshine is as uplifting as it is dark. It's the kind of track that you could picture a few thousand youths jumping up and down to in time with its distinctive bass riff. The rest of the album, from Crack Hitler to the single Mid Life Crisis combines similar elements. A touch eerie and unsettling in places, but still capable of inspiring the listener to want to move.
As the thrash scene was imploding on itself and grunge was catching on quick, this album was part of neither of those movements. It sounded like Faith No More and nobody else. It was to ensure that the band never fulfilled its stadium potential, but also that they have produced an album that was at the cutting edge of their genre, without falling into a genre. And that takes some doing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album was chosen as the classic album to review at my local music club and my appetite was wetted after I read the reviews on AMG and on here. Indeed, a startling 36 out of 37 Amazon reviewers have given this a five star rating. Don't get me wrong - I wasn't expecting to love this album as a result. Amazon's album ratings have got to be the most generous in all media. There are a few reasons for this but I think the main one is that people are more likely to submit a review if they really like an album. Another reason why my expectation levels were kept in check is that 'Rap Metal' isn't one of my favourite genres. That said, though, I approached Angel Dust with an open mind as other albums chosen for review at the music club, which I wouldn't otherwise have listened to, I have loved.
Anyway, what do I think? Well, the three star rating answers that in part but I think the album can be summed up by the inclusion of the cover of Midnight Cowboy which I find is a bit of a double edged sword. On the face of it, such a great piece of music can only enhance Angel Dust but its presence, especially at the end of the album, actually accentuates the lack of melodies and harmonies in most of their self penned tracks. But maybe FNM meant that as an artistic statement as I have read that Angel Dust was deliberately anti-commercial after the success of their previous album, The Real Thing, in which case all credit to them.
Overall, I find Angel Dust very good in parts, tracks 3 and 4 especially, but the album wasn't good enough to make me re-assess my ambivalence of the genre.
Anyway, what do I think? Well, the three star rating answers that in part but I think the album can be summed up by the inclusion of the cover of Midnight Cowboy which I find is a bit of a double edged sword. On the face of it, such a great piece of music can only enhance Angel Dust but its presence, especially at the end of the album, actually accentuates the lack of melodies and harmonies in most of their self penned tracks. But maybe FNM meant that as an artistic statement as I have read that Angel Dust was deliberately anti-commercial after the success of their previous album, The Real Thing, in which case all credit to them.
Overall, I find Angel Dust very good in parts, tracks 3 and 4 especially, but the album wasn't good enough to make me re-assess my ambivalence of the genre.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It was 1998, and at two o'clock one cold morning in Cambridge, as a particularly drunken party was coming to a close, I asked a good and trusted friend to recommend something different to listen to- I had lived on a diet of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, etc for a long time. He simply said "Angel Dust, Faith No More" and then passed out.
The next day, I went to my favoured music emporium and purchased the record. Barely a fortnight has gone by since without it getting at least one airing, which is pretty good as I own and listen to a lot of music.
I was immediately blown away by the power and energy of this band and, being a big fan of Queen, appreciated the clever lyrics and theatrical heaviness of the whole thing. There are many twists and turns on this album- it is a ride of pure rock 'n' roll joy. Get it if you haven't already done so.
The next day, I went to my favoured music emporium and purchased the record. Barely a fortnight has gone by since without it getting at least one airing, which is pretty good as I own and listen to a lot of music.
I was immediately blown away by the power and energy of this band and, being a big fan of Queen, appreciated the clever lyrics and theatrical heaviness of the whole thing. There are many twists and turns on this album- it is a ride of pure rock 'n' roll joy. Get it if you haven't already done so.
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Unique and time-tested
This album is disturbing and brilliant. Cheery doses of funky slap bass and wah-wah vamps add a kind of perverse bounce to Faith No More's sometimes ear-haemorrhaging heaviness. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MideastMC
The Jewel in the FNM Crown.
Faith No More were always antagonistic. Angel Dust followed 1989's The Real Thing with like drunk hillbilly pig fondling neighbour gatecrashing a Royal Wedding. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Champiodi
Be Aggressive!
A legendary album that spawned a hundred pale imitators. Like all great musical events, there is a sound here that is hard to describe and an aura that binds the tracks together in... Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by Pablo K
Probably Better than the original CD
Angel Dust is a great album. Period. Just received the remastered version. Doesnt sound that much different to the original. Probably worth it if you're a completist (which I am). Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2008 by Bob
Even better than The Real Thing..??
eeeeeeeerrrr, no. Not by a very long shot. Plenty to commend on 'Angel Dust', but increasing complexity of musical styles, and a determination not to feed the faithful, doesn't... Read more
Published on 25 July 2007 by R. L. Sexon
genius
Mention three small words to bands like the Deftones, Korn, and Linkin Bizkit, and you'll see them turn pale, act like teenagers and say we're not worthy. Those words? Faith. No. Read more
Published on 2 July 2007 by Mr. M. A. Reed
top of the tree...
I've always wondered why most Tool fans like Deftones, and vice versa, and then one day it finally dawned on me. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2007 by Craig Baxter
classic
time is indeed the mother of all realities,what we once percived to be true can soon lead to a mistake,for example,in the year that this was released grunge was taking off big... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2007 by sean paul mccann
Like a box full of surprises
I've read and heard people say that 'Angel Dust' is the best Faith No More album ever created. Not a bad word was said about it and there were no one star reviews on Amazon so it... Read more
Published on 31 July 2006 by Clear Rivers
A disturbing album that shaped the metal world we know today.
In the 80s funk metal was pretty big for a short while. Like its successor nu-metal, funk-metal was based around a blending of styles from the harder rock elements and obviously a... Read more
Published on 2 May 2006 by mutant dog
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