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King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime

Faith No More · 1995

56 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal

A chaotic fusion of genres where metal intensity meets experimental soundscapes and eclectic lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing experiences
  • immersive and varied textures
  • reflective late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime' was Faith No More's fifth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Angel Dust.' At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with their sound and lineup changes, notably introducing keyboardist Roddy Bottum's more prominent role in songwriting. This album marked a transitional phase as they navigated a changing music landscape in the mid-90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool
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Album of the Year — Continues the eclectic energy while introducing a more polished sound.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Get Out".

  • 1 Get Out Start here 2:17
  • 2 Ricochet 4:29
  • 3 Evidence 4:53
  • 4 The Gentle Art of Making Enemies 3:29
  • 5 Star A.D. 3:23
  • 6 Cuckoo for Caca 3:43
  • 7 Caralho Voador 4:02
  • 8 Ugly in the Morning 3:06
  • 9 Digging the Grave 3:05
  • 10 Take This Bottle 4:58
  • 11 King for a Day 6:35
  • 12 What a Day 2:38
  • 13 The Last to Know 4:27
  • 14 Just a Man 5:36

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