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Angel Dust

Faith No More · 1992

76 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal

An unpredictable blend of metal, jazz, and funk that challenges genre boundaries with dark humor and introspective lyrics.

Why this album works

'Angel Dust' is often regarded as a landmark album in alternative metal, influencing countless artists. It achieved critical acclaim upon release, with many publications highlighting its genre-defying approach, and it remains a reference point for both metal and rock communities.
Best for
dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
Context
Released on June 8, 1992, 'Angel Dust' was Faith No More's fourth studio album and followed their commercial breakthrough with 'The Real Thing.' At this point in their career, the band was shifting from mainstream acceptance to a more experimental sound, pushing the limits of alternative metal with unexpected song structures and diverse influences.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Land of Sunshine 3:44
  • 2 Caffeine 4:28
  • 3 Midlife Crisis Standout 4:23
  • 4 RV 3:43
  • 5 Smaller and Smaller 5:11
  • 6 Everything’s Ruined Standout 4:34
  • 7 Malpractice 4:02
  • 8 Kindergarten 4:31
  • 9 Be Aggressive Standout 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

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