Ashes to Ashes
Faith No More · 1997
17 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock
A dynamic fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, blending alternative metal with experimental sounds and sharp lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ashes to Ashes — This title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of mortality and transformation, featuring a haunting melody that contrasts with its heavy instrumentation.
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The Big Kahuna — With its playful lyrics and catchy hooks, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend humor with serious themes, showcasing their unique style.
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Mouth to Mouth — This song features intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that highlight the band’s experimental edge while maintaining a strong melodic core.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong writing and production, blending heavy and experimental elements effectively.
What we noticed
- The second track, 'The Big Kahuna', employs a more experimental sound with unconventional song structures and abrupt tempo changes.
- The final track is a remix of the title track, which alters the original's arrangement while maintaining its core elements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Reintroduced the band after a hiatus, showcasing their evolving sound and innovation.
- Career context
- Released in 1997, 'Ashes to Ashes' marked Faith No More's return after a five-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed album 'Angel Dust'. This single was key in introducing their evolving sound and solidified their influence within the alternative metal scene during the late 90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ashes to Ashes 3:36
- 2 The Big Kahuna 3:05
- 3 Mouth to Mouth 3:47
- 4 Ashes to Ashes (Hardknox alternative mix) 6:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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