Angel Dust
Faith No More · 1992
76 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock
A chaotic fusion of genres where heavy riffs meet unexpected melodies, reflecting the band's eclectic and experimental spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Midlife Crisis — This track exemplifies the album's blend of aggressive instrumentation and introspective lyrics, addressing themes of aging and existential dread with an infectious chorus.
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Land of Sunshine Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album's eclecticism, combining upbeat rhythms with unsettling lyrics that critique societal norms.
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Be Aggressive — With its provocative themes and catchy hooks, this track stands out as both an anthem of empowerment and a commentary on social dynamics in a unique musical package.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic mix and genre-blending make it a standout in alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features aggressive tracks with heavy guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more melodic and experimental elements.
- Several songs incorporate abrupt tempo changes and genre shifts, such as transitioning from metal to funk or jazz influences.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a significant shift in sound and style from previous albums.
- Career context
- Released on June 8, 1992, Angel Dust was Faith No More's fourth studio album and marked a significant shift from their previous work. Following the breakthrough success of The Real Thing, this album showcased their willingness to experiment with unconventional sounds and themes, solidifying their status in the alternative metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Land of Sunshine Start here 3:44
- 2 Caffeine 4:28
- 3 Midlife Crisis 4:23
- 4 RV 3:43
- 5 Smaller and Smaller 5:11
- 6 Everything’s Ruined 4:34
- 7 Malpractice 4:02
- 8 Kindergarten 4:31
- 9 Be Aggressive 3:42
- 10 A Small Victory 4:57
- 11 Crack Hitler 4:39
- 12 Jizzlobber 6:38
- 13 Midnight Cowboy 4:14
- 14 Easy 3:06
Disc 2
- 1 Easy (live) 3:06
- 2 Be Aggressive (live) 4:12
- 3 Kindergarten (live) 4:15
- 4 Mark Bowen (live) 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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