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The Real Thing

The Real Thing

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17 years, 3 months ago at Mar 3 17:20

This is FNM's masterpiece. If you are short on cash buy only this album from them. It is truly worth a listen and I can say that this album brings me great memories.
They surely innovated with this funk metal thingie!!!

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Description: Faith No More are virtually impossible to categorize; they blend metal and rap elements in a mix that becomes seamless on The Real Thing, whose hit single, "Epic," is a perfect combination of these disparate genres. Other high points are the thrashy "Surprise! You're Dead!," an excellent cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the funk-layered-with-keyboards "Falling to Pieces," and the soft but spooky "Zombie Eaters." With the addition of vocalist Mike Patton, the band secured a highly talented frontman and skilled lyricist. The Real Thing is one of those rare albums that is imposs ... (more)

Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
Release date: 15 June 1989
EAN: 0075992587822 UPC: 075992587822

Tags: Alternative Metal (6), Funk Metal (4), Faith No More (4), 1989 (3), Hard Rock (3), Rock (2), Cd (2), Heavy Metal (2), Alt Rock (2), Experimental Rock (2), Rap Metal (2), Alternative Pop/Rock (2), My Rips (2), 1980s (1), (1), 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (1)

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