Falling To Pieces by Faith No More.

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Faith No More is an American rock band known for their genre-defying sound, blending elements of metal, funk, alternative rock, punk, rap, and experimental music. They’re often credited as early pioneers of alternative metal and had a massive influence on bands like Korn, System of a Down, and Deftones.

🎤 Core Lineup (Classic Era):

• Mike Patton – vocals (joined in 1988; known for his incredible vocal range and versatility)

• Billy Gould – bass

• Roddy Bottum – keyboards

• Mike Bordin – drums

• Jim Martin – guitar (until 1993; known for his metal style and wild look)

📀 Notable Albums:

1. The Real Thing (1989)

   • Breakthrough album with new singer Mike Patton

   • Hits: “Epic,” “Falling to Pieces,” “From Out of Nowhere”

2. Angel Dust (1992)

   • Critically acclaimed for its experimental and heavy sound

   • Songs: “Midlife Crisis,” “A Small Victory,” “Everything’s Ruined”

3. King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime (1995)

   • Eclectic and moody; mixed initial reviews but now a cult favorite

   • Songs: “Evidence,” “Ricochet,” “Digging the Grave”

4. Album of the Year (1997)

   • Last album before disbanding in 1998

   • Songs: “Ashes to Ashes,” “Last Cup of Sorrow”

5. Sol Invictus (2015)

   • Comeback album after 18 years

   • Received strong reviews for maintaining their distinct style

🎵 Musical Style:

Faith No More fused genres in a way that was unpredictable and groundbreaking. Their music includes everything from thrash metal and funk to lounge jazz and ambient soundscapes. Mike Patton’s theatrical vocal style became a signature of the band’s identity.

🔁 Band History & Legacy:

• Formed in San Francisco in 1979 (originally as Sharp Young Men, then Faith. No Man).

• Achieved fame with “Epic”, which became a massive MTV hit in 1990.

• Disbanded in 1998, but reunited in 2009 and remained active with sporadic tours and the 2015 album.

• Credited with helping shape the alternative metal and nu-metal scenes — though they often distanced themselves from those labels.

🎤 Mike Patton:

Patton is one of the most versatile vocalists in rock, known for his other projects like Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk, and more. He brought theatricality, humor, and chaos to the band’s music.

🔊 Essential Songs:

• “Epic” – Genre-busting hit with rap-rock vibes

• “Midlife Crisis” – Dark, groovy, and poetic

• “Easy” (Commodores cover) – Smooth ballad that became an unexpected hit

• “Ashes to Ashes” – Melancholic and heavy

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