My earliest recollection of Faith No More was of their hit single, "Epic" off of
The Real Thing. I was intrigued, and was eager to delve into the FNM catalogue. Hoping the local CD Tradepost would have
The Real Thing, I went to purchase it. I was thoroughly disappointed when I found out they didn't have it. But wait - they did have the record released
after it - and they asked if I wanted it. I thought, 'Sure, why not" and purchased it for $5.99. I put it in the car on the ride home. The first track started out with a crecendoing note. 'Not bad' I thought. Then, my mind was blown.
Land of Sunshine had kicked into full gear. From the pounding 12/8 time to the pumping bass, I couldn’t get enough. I stayed in the car until the album was over. I walked out changed - I'd never be able to look at music the same way again.
Midlife Crisis, with its eerie vocals and powerful chorus. The fellatio themed
Be Aggressive.
RV with it's humorous verses and emotional chorus. The spastic
Jizzlobber. It was
Angel Dust in all of it's glory. This, my colleagues, is an example of a perfect record.
