The Platinum Collection
Faith No More · 2006
76 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal
A diverse blend of alternative metal and rock, showcasing eclectic sounds and introspective lyrics across its tracks.
Why this album works
'The Platinum Collection' achieved commercial success by reaching the top charts in multiple countries and reaffirmed Faith No More's lasting impact on alternative rock. The compilation was well-received for its curation of essential tracks, many of which were pivotal in shaping the nu-metal movement that emerged in the late '90s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo exploration eclectic sounds for deep listening introspective lyrics for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'The Platinum Collection' encapsulates Faith No More's influential career, serving as a retrospective compilation after their reunion. This album followed their hiatus after 'Album of the Year' (1997) and commemorated their unique sound that defied genre boundaries, capturing their evolution from the late 1980s through the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Moby· Neil Young· Tori Amos· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 From out of Nowhere 3:23
- 2 Epic Standout 4:54
- 3 Falling to Pieces 5:12
- 4 Midlife Crisis Standout 4:20
- 5 A Small Victory 4:55
- 6 Evidence 4:54
- 7 Last Cup of Sorrow 4:17
- 8 Ricochet 4:30
- 9 Caffeine 4:28
- 10 Everything’s Ruined 4:33
- 11 Kindergarten 4:30
- 12 Underwater Love 3:51
- 13 She Loves Me Not 3:30
- 14 Anne’s Song 4:39
- 15 We Care a Lot (live) 3:54
- 16 Edge of the World 4:13
- 17 Easy 3:08
- 18 I Started a Joke 3:00
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