Disco Volante
Mr. Bungle · 1991
68 min · 12 tracks · experimental music
A chaotic blend of avant-garde jazz, metal, and surrealist soundscapes that defies genre classification.
Why this album works
'Disco Volante' is significant for its bold departure from conventional song structures and its influence on the avant-garde metal scene. The album received critical acclaim, with publications like Rolling Stone praising its inventive compositions, and it has since been recognized as a landmark recording that paved the way for future experimental acts.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 1991, 'Disco Volante' was Mr. Bungle's second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation for genre-defying music, pushing the boundaries established in their first release and exploring more experimental territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· Glenn Branca· Yoko Ono
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everyone I Went to High School With Is Dead 2:44
- 2 Chemical Marriage Standout 3:09
- 3 Sleep (Part II): Carry Stress in the Jaw 8:59
- 4 Desert Search for Techno Allah Standout 5:24
- 5 Violenza domestica 5:14
- 6 After School Special 2:47
- 7 Sleep (Part III): Phlegmatics 3:16
- 8 Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz 6:06
- 9 The Bends 10:28
- 10 Backstrokin’ 2:27
- 11 Platypus 5:07
- 12 Merry Go Bye Bye Standout 12:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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