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Rating: Album of the year? Maybe not, but one thing is certain, this is the farewell album of Faith No More. Yes, because upon the release of "Album Of The Year" the breakup was in the air, more or less for these reasons: too many lineup changes in the band, the many side projects of Mike Patton, but most of all because after nearly fifteen years of activity, Faith No More had said everything they had to say. And they said a lot.
This last gasp is not at the level of neither the fundamental "The Real Thing", nor the eclectic "Angel Dust", nor the tight "King For A Day...", but it is certainly an exercise of high quality, also because these five musicians (with the new entry John Hudson on guitar) outclass most of the groups in the crossover scene (and not only...).
The album immediately starts with a bang with "Collision", the name could not be more fitting, its start is more destructive than ever, then at a certain point it calms down, only to explode again, all in continuous rhythm changes perfectly in the Faith No More style; it continues with the wonderful electro-rock ballad "Stripsearch" in which Patton amuses himself by taking you to heaven, then when you least expect it, you find yourself in absolute darkness, the light is only glimpsed thanks to Hudson's solo but Mike gives you no chance and leaves you in a magnificent thriller-like ending.
The power riff and Patton’s whispers make "Last Cup Of Sorrow" a great song, for which a video was made blending Hitchcock and Lynch, you won't understand a thing but get it.
The tight hardcore of "Naked In Front Of The Computer" keeps you glued to the speakers for two straight minutes; the tones calm down a bit with "Helpless", a refined acoustic ballad that becomes more sustained in the end; "Mouth To Mouth" is a nice fusion of keyboards with an oriental flavor and powerful riffs, with Patton juggling as usual.
"Ashes To Ashes" is the masterpiece of the album: sublime melody served with an elegant yet intense rock with the great performances of all five band members, Patton is immense.
"She Loves Me Not" is a piano ballad with vaguely soul sounds, in the album it’s out of context and is the least successful episode, however, it’s still listenable; fortunately, the rhythm picks up with "Got That Feeling", perhaps the craziest track of the album: very frantic, irresistible, it could very well fit in "King For A Day...", it almost looks like the sequel to "Get Out".
"Paths Of Glory" and "Home Sick Home" are two tracks with little identity and in fact quite negligible, but the finale is entrusted to the excellent "Pristina" with its heartbreaking and infinite riff, here Patton sings in falsetto and lets himself go in a love song, chanting a long "I'll Be With You."
"Album Of The Year" at first impact might disappoint because it doesn’t propose important novelties like the previous records, but further and more careful listens reveal superior maturity, great class, and an elegance that is frightening even in the most intense moments with Patton confirming himself as one of the most beautiful voices in the entire rock scene. Fortunately, he is here to save us in this currently flat music world, he has now become a 360-degree character and whatever he touches risks turning into gold: he is the Frank Zappa of the 2000s. Advice: keep an eye on his projects
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Collision (03:24)
Collision
My mission
When the dawn breaks
With a handshake
Relaxed and feelin' great
Screeching...head on
I'm needing a head on
All the day's plans
All the shaking hands
Beepers and suntans
Screeching...head on
I'm needing a head on
Collision
My mission
02 Stripsearch (04:30)
It's over today
the heat is gone
time is gone.
F for fake
I feel no wrong
hide no wrong.
Love this place
the lights.
Under this face
so dry.
Only way to change
give yourself away.
Don't be ashamed
next in line.
Close one eye
just walk by.
In these days
I'm breathing stone
crying alone.
I'll win this race
I'll leave alone
arrive alone.
Love this place
the lights.
Under this face
so dry.
Stripped to the bone
I did no wrong.
Truth is my name
give yourself away.
F for fake
Give yourself away...
03 Last Cup of Sorrow (04:11)
This is getting old
and so are you.
Everything you know
and never knew.
Will run through your fingers
just like sand.
Enjoy it while you can.
Like a snake between two stones
it itches in your bones.
Take a deep breath and swallow
your sorrow
tomorrow.
So raise it up and lets propose a toast.
To the thing that hurts you most.
It's your last cup of sorrow.
What can you say?
Finish it today.
It's your last cup of sorrow.
So think of me
and get on your way.
It won't begin
until you make it end.
Until you know the how the where and the when.
With a new face you might surprise yourself.
Like a snake between two stones
it itches in your bones.
take a deeper breath and swallow
your sorrow
tomorrow.
So raise it up and lets propose a toast.
To the thing that hurts you most.
It's your last cup of sorrow.
what can you say?
Finish it today.
It's your last cup of sorrow.
So think of me
and get on your way!
You might surprise yourself
You might surprise yourself
04 Naked in Front of the Computer (02:08)
My box is full
And my mouth is full
And my life is full
Until the memory's full
In how many ways, words
Can you say nothing
In millions of ways, words
To say nothing
In how many ways, words
Can you say nothing
In millions of ways, words
What'd I say? I'm empty.
I bought the thing
I taught the thing
And I fought the thing
They said it's normal
But they're keeping me dumb, hot
You're missing something
Keeping me dumb, hot
You must be missing something
Keeping me dumb, hot
You're missing something
Keeping me dumb, hot
What'd I say? I'm empty.
And I'm sending it back to you
05 Helpless (05:26)
The air is warm
I hear the wind and the trees
I know I'm there, but I'll never be
The wind is soft tonight, the tide is low
And I know the way
(I never felt better now)
Sometimes life, it moves too slow
Slows to a crawl, and then the poetry is lost
And without speed, hope becomes certainty
And for once I'm certain
(I never felt better now)
A garden is it's own perfect world
Where everything has a place
Every leaf, every stone, every speck of dirt
But where's my place?
I even tried to get arrested today
But everyone looked the other way
I count the hours, and I count the days
But for once I'm certain
Don't want your help
Don't need your help
Don't want your help
Don't need your help
Helpless
You found a way to make me say
Help me please someone
The water's clear
I see that it's full of dimes
For every wish, I wonder why
Why all I want is something beautiful
A place to rest
(I never felt better now)
HELP
06 Mouth to Mouth (03:48)
You tied the knot
A legend is what you bought, ugha
you, you cold water and you
Swear it was wine
you bought time
If you can fool yourself
then why not them?
Just keep on passing it
mouth to mouth to mouth
You tied the knot
A legend is what you bought, ugha
you, you cold water and you
Swear it was wine
you bought time
If you can fool yourself
then why not them?
Just keep on passing it
mouth to mouth to mouth
I can dress up the dead man
But I can't bring him back to life
Bring it back, bring it back
You tied the knot
Peeled your skin off
leaving a bundle of nerves
I give
you a wet noodle
you swear that it was the tip of my tongue
A sharp one
instead of that same old
mouth to mouth to mouth to mouth
I can dress up the dead man
But I can't bring him back to life
Bring it back, bring it back
Mouth to mouth [several times]
07 Ashes to Ashes (03:37)
I want them to know it's me
It's on my head
I'll point the finger at me
It's on my head
Give it all to you
Then I'll be closer
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
I'll see you
I will let you shout no more
It's on my head
I'll pick you up from the floor
It's on my head
I'll let you even the score
It's on my head
Give it all to you
Then I'll be closer
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
I'll see you
Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer
Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer
Smiling with the mouth of the ocean
And I'll wave to you with the arms of the mountain
Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer
Give the same to me then I'll be closer, closer
09 Got That Feeling (02:20)
Got that feeling
Luck is just a little of it
Got that feeling
I can't stop winning
A to Z
Look what you're missing, as we speak
Your number's rising, take a peak
There's just enough to go around Get a piece
Your own little piece of hell
Get it - go it
Got that feeling
Loving every minute of it
Got that feeling
I can't stop winning
Have a drink
A pot of coffee, cannot think
Too many friends here, just an inch
Between striking out and striking rich, just a risk
One I'll take and take again
Get it - go it
Got that feeling
Gotta bet a little of it
Got that feeling
I can't stop winning..
And start living
Stop winning
Start living
You can't borrow tomorrow
10 Paths of Glory (04:17)
You squirt out red and turn so yellow
And then you made me kill my own
I'm not afraid
(coming, coming)
But I'm afraid
Blood in your eyes again
Bravery, the face of man
Blood on your mind again
Chivalry, the face of man
Blood in your lies again
Enemy, the face of man
Blood in your eyes, again
Is this the only path of glory?
If so then I won't go alone
Follow the trail
(running) Follow the trail
I'm not afraid
But I'm afraid
12 Pristina (03:54)
I'm watching you
You shall weep no more
It's your last breath of air
These walls won't keep them out
They'll keep you in
But who's going to protect you?
Who?
In every flower bed
In every marriage bed
I'll be with you
I'm watching you
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