What makes General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners by Mike Patton notable?

This album is notable for its bold fusion of hip-hop and avant-garde elements, receiving critical praise for its creativity and uniqueness. It also contributed to the growing acceptance of turntablism in alternative rock circles, influencing subsequent artists exploring genre-blending. Critics highlighted its unconventional structure and approach, cementing Patton's role as a genre pioneer during this era. In 2005, Mike Patton was already a well-established figure in alternative music, known for his diverse projects including Faith No More and Mr. Bungle. 'General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners' marked a significant collaboration with turntablists The X-Ecutioners, showcasing Patton's interest in blending genres and pushing sonic boundaries. This album came after a series of experimental releases, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in the music industry.

How many songs are on General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners?

General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners has 23 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners

Mike Patton · 2005

46 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · jazz fusion · alternative metal

A frenetic collage of beats and samples blurring the lines between hip-hop, punk, and avant-garde experimentation.

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Tracklist

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1 X‐Men Doctrine and Declaration: Target = 40:40:11N 73:56:38W 1:30
2 General P. Counterintelligence: Target = 37:47:36N 122:33:17W 0:40
3 ¡Get Up, Punk! 0200 Hrs. (Joint Special Operations Task Force) Standout 3:38
4 Roc Raida: Riot Control Agent/Combat Stress Control 2:05
5 Improvised Explosive Device 0300 Hrs. 0:36
6 ¡Vaqueros Y Indios! (Joint Special Operations Task Force) 1:52
7 Precision Guided Needle‐Dropping and Larynx Munitions (PGNDLM) 1:55
8 Duelling Banjo Marching Drill 1:54
9 Battle Hymn of the Technics Republic 1:11
10 ¡Fire in the Hole! 0400hrs. (Joint Special Operations Task Force) 2:14
11 Convulsive Antidote for Nerve Agent Autoinjector (CANAA) 0:43
12 Modified Combined Obstacle Overlay (MCOO)… Or… ‘How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Turntables’ Standout 2:41
13 Surprise Swing Onsurgency/Tabla and Tongue Twist Counterattack/‘Dragon Seeks Path’ 3:41
14 ¡Kamikaze! 0500 Hrs. (‘Take a Piece of Me’) 2:16
15 ‘We’ll Paint This Town’‐‐Throat and Phonograph Fire Support Coordination Measures (TPFSCM) 1:40
16 Imitative Electromagnetic Deception (IED)/Digital Nonsecure Voice Terminal (DNVT) 0:21
17 A.W.O.L. Block Party Brawl 0600 Hrs. 1:50
18 Eastside Multichannel Tactical Scratch Communications (EMTSC) 1:41
19 ¡Pimps Up, Aces High! 0700 Hrs. (Westside Swashbuckling Parade) 1:28
20 Warcry/Infrared R’n’B Hallucination/Jungle Operations Exfiltration System 3:02
21 L.O.L.‐‐¡Loser on Line! (Hate the Player, Hate the Game) 3:34
22 Low Altitude Vocal Parachute Extraction System (LAVPES) 1:04
23 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair/White Flag Surrender/‘Wake Me Up in Heaven’ Standout 4:52

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