American rock band from San Francisco known for blending rock, funk, metal, hip-hop and experimentation; Mike Patton joined as vocalist starting with The Real Thing and the band is celebrated for albums such as The Real Thing and Angel Dust.

Formed in San Francisco (early period performed under the name Faith No Man). Early vocalist Chuck Mosley appears on We Care a Lot and Introduce Yourself; Mike Patton became vocalist on The Real Thing. Key members mentioned in reviews include Mike Patton, Roddy Bottum, Billy Gould, Mike Bordin, Jim Martin and Jon/John Hudson. Jim Martin departed after the Angel Dust period. Sol Invictus was released after an eighteen-year gap from the prior studio album referenced as Album Of The Year.

DeBaser's reviews celebrate Faith No More's eclectic, genre-bending catalogue, highlighting landmark records like The Real Thing and Angel Dust. Reviewers praise Mike Patton's vocal range and the band's experimental ambition. Sol Invictus is noted as a later comeback; older albums and live releases remain essential.

For:Fans of alternative/crossover rock, funk metal, experimental music, and those curious about Mike Patton's work.

 "Was this really necessary?"

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 The Real Thing is our third studio album, featuring for the first time the young but already promising Mike Patton on vocals.

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 Let's be clear from the start: I am reviewing a major piece of my "history-culture" in music!!!

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 Album of the year? Maybe not, but one thing is certain, this is the farewell album of Faith No More.

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