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Album of the Year

Faith No More · 1997

71 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal

A diverse blend of alternative metal and rock, merging heavy riffs with introspective lyrics and experimental sounds.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • introspective late-night vibes
  • varied energy levels throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 3, 1997, 'Album of the Year' was Faith No More's fifth studio album and their first after a five-year hiatus following 'King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating lineup changes, with guitarist Jon Hudson joining the fold, bringing a fresh perspective to their sound. This album marked a shift towards a more polished production style while still retaining their signature eclecticism.
Stylistic neighbors
Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Collision".

  • 1 Collision Start here 3:24
  • 2 Stripsearch 4:30
  • 3 Last Cup of Sorrow 4:11
  • 4 Naked in Front of the Computer 2:08
  • 5 Helpless 5:26
  • 6 Mouth to Mouth 3:48
  • 7 Ashes to Ashes 3:37
  • 8 She Loves Me Not 3:29
  • 9 Got That Feeling 2:20
  • 10 Paths of Glory 4:17
  • 11 Home Sick Home 1:58
  • 12 Pristina 3:52
  • 13 The Big Kahuna 3:04
  • 14 Light Up and Let Go 2:18
  • 15 Last Cup of Sorrow (Rammstein mix) 4:19
  • 16 Ashes to Ashes (Hardknox alternative mix) 6:42
  • 17 She Loves Me Not (Spinna Crazy dub mix) 4:35
  • 18 Last Cup of Sorrow (Sharam versus FNM club mix) 7:24

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