Another Body Murdered cover

Released 33 years ago this October

Another Body Murdered

Faith No More · 1993

17 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

Heavy riffs and haunting melodies intertwine with aggressive rap vocals, creating an intense sonic landscape exploring themes of violence and despair.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Another Body Murdered (radio mix) — This version captures the raw energy of the band while emphasizing the thematic content surrounding violence, making it a powerful introduction to the album's message.
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    Another Body Murdered (remix) — The remix enhances the original's intensity, adding layers that highlight the song's unsettling atmosphere and lyrical depth about mortality and loss.
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    Just Another Victim (T-Ray Devil Worship mix) — This track exemplifies the genre-blending approach of Faith No More, combining heavy instrumentals with sharp rap verses that critique societal violence and victimization.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong genre blending but lacks the depth of a full album experience.

What we noticed

  • Both versions of 'Another Body Murdered' differ in production, with the radio mix emphasizing clarity and accessibility while the remix adds layers of complexity.
  • The two mixes of 'Just Another Victim' showcase variations in arrangement, with one focusing on a more straightforward approach and the other incorporating darker, more experimental sounds.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — The single gained notable attention, enhancing the band's recognition in the rock-rap fusion scene.
Career context
Released in 1993, 'Another Body Murdered' arrived during Faith No More's peak commercial phase following their groundbreaking album 'Angel Dust'. This project served as a collaboration with rapper Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., showcasing the band's willingness to blend genres and experiment with their sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Another Body Murdered (radio mix) 3:53
  • 2 Another Body Murdered (remix) 4:15
  • 3 Just Another Victim (T-Ray Devil Worship mix) 4:35
  • 4 Just Another Victim (T-Ray Dead and Stinking mix) 4:35

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