{"product_id":"angel-dust-faith-no-more","title":"Angel Dust, Faith No More-2LP","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eReleased on June 8, 1992, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eAngel Dust\u003c\/b\u003e is the fourth studio album by Faith No More. It is widely regarded as one of the most important records in the history of alternative metal. After the massive commercial success of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"218\"\u003eThe Real Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, the band (and specifically vocalist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"270\"\u003eMike Patton\u003c\/b\u003e) decided to move in a much darker, more experimental, and confrontational direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eProduced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eMatt Wallace\u003c\/b\u003e, the album is a dense collage of heavy metal, funk, avant-garde samples, and industrial noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Contrast of the Cover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe artwork perfectly represents the music's duality:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Front:\u003c\/b\u003e A beautiful, soft-focus image of a Great Egret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Back:\u003c\/b\u003e A gruesome photo of a cow hanging in a meat locker. Bassist Billy Gould noted that this was a deliberate \"preview\" of the music—blending the beautiful with the sick. Even the title, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003eAngel Dust\u003c\/b\u003e, was chosen because it sounded like a \"beautiful name for a hideous drug.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eKey Tracks and Writing Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Midlife Crisis\"\u003c\/b\u003e: The lead single and the most \"commercial\" track on the record. It famously features a drum sample from Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel’s \"Cecilia.\" Mike Patton once mentioned the song was partially inspired by observing the public image of Madonna at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Land of Sunshine\"\u003c\/b\u003e: A chaotic opener where Patton pulled the lyrics directly from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003efortune cookies\u003c\/b\u003e and questions from a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eChurch of Scientology\u003c\/b\u003e personality test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Be Aggressive\"\u003c\/b\u003e: Written entirely by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, this track features a high school cheerleader chant juxtaposed with provocative lyrics. It became a live staple for its jarring energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Everything's Ruined\"\u003c\/b\u003e: A fan favorite that balances a soaring, melodic chorus with heavy, syncopated verses. It is often cited as the track that best bridges their old sound with their new, experimental side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"Jizzlobber\"\u003c\/b\u003e: One of the heaviest songs in their catalog, largely written by guitarist Jim Martin. It ends with a haunting pipe organ outro that shifts the record into a completely different atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Faith No More","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51271000916285,"sku":"5434","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/images_9a256d0a-8849-4bcd-b7db-03d4aef239fa.jpg?v=1768442860","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/angel-dust-faith-no-more","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}