It's my second favorite FNM disc behind Angel Dust...although I listen to this cd more because it's a bit more eclectic. Trey Spruance of Bungle was the new studio guitarist after Jim Martin left, which is an upgrade in my opinion. This album isn't all that consistant as Angel Dust, it's got alot of great tracks.
01 Get Out
It's an uptempo punk influenced song. It's not bad, but definately not the most original of tracks. 3/5
02 Richochet
I really like this track. The lyrics are pretty simplistic, as on most of the track on KFAD. This is the song with the infamous "It's always funny, until someone gets hurt and then it's just hilarious." I love melodic the build ups to chorus, it's very easy to sing along to. 4/5
03 Evidence
My favorite track on this album. It's one of the most relaxing tracks ever. It has alot of funk and soul...with slick guitar melodies, wha-guite hits, relaxing piano melodies and an oozing bassline. The chorus is great, with nice funky guitar melodies, great vocals and strings. In the falsetto parts Patton sounds a bit like George Michael. 5/5
04 The Gentle Art Of Making Enemies
I think this song is overrated, but alot of people think it's their best song. It shifts from uptempo rock to slower sequences driven by Bill Goulds bassline. 3.5/5
05 Star A.D.
This song is fantastic! It's a mixture of funk rock and jazz, and some parts really remind me of Mr Bungles self titled record. The vocals are great. Definately one of the best tracks on this cd. 4.5/5
06 Cuckoo For Caca
This is one of the freaky tracks, driven by a cool tom based beat. It's got some really hysteric vocals. It's not really one of my favorites tracks on this record. 2.5/5
07 Carahlo Voador
This is a very slow, relaxing bossa nova track...and it's sandwiched between the two heaviest tracks of the album. In the second verse, Patton speaks something in spanish or portugese, I'm not very sure. Very pleasant listen. 4/5
08 Ugly In The Morning
Another heavy track with some cool beats...still, it's the mellower tracks that stand out on this cd. The verses don't really bother me...but the chorus is awful. It's nowhere near the quality as other heavier tracks like "Jizzlobber" (on Angel Dust). 2.5/5
09 Digging The Grave
It's a pretty melodic punk-influenced song. Not bad, but nothing too impressive. 3/5
10 Take This Bottle
This country rock song is very cheesy, slow with a depressing feel. The vocals are great once again. The lyrics are very easy to sing along. 3.5/5
11 King For A Day
The longest track on the record. It's driven by acoustic guitar and a very soothing bassline. Love the chorus alot, and the song builds to a pretty epic climax, until it sorta fades out again. 4/5
12. What A Day
Another short uptempo rock track, it's really straightforward. I like it better than the other uptempo rock tracks...it's still distinct enough to be Faith No More. 4/5
13 The Last To Know
A slow melodic rock song with some amazing singing. This is one of the few tracks where Patton sings with some real emotion. It's not a very original song...but I love the positive mood that it brings. 4/5
14 Just A Man
Another really good track with very sappy verses and arranged chorus (and gospel choirs). In the third verse Patton sorta emulates female vocals as if he is singing a duet with himself. The chorus is once again a great singalong. A great album closer. 4.5/5
It's a very versatile record that's a really fun and accessible listen despite some weaker tracks. Definately worth consideration, since it's prolly really cheap nowadays to get.
