The Works - A 3 CD Retrospective
Faith No More · 2008
190 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal
A frenetic blend of heavy riffs, eclectic rhythms, and genre-bending vocals encapsulating Faith No More's adventurous spirit.
Why this album works
'The Works' is significant for its comprehensive representation of Faith No More's diverse sound, featuring key tracks from their entire career. The album garnered positive critical reception and helped renew interest in the band during their late-career resurgence, highlighting their impact on the alternative rock scene.
- Best for
- dynamic collection of varied tracks wave-like pacing with surprises engaging live performances included
- Context
- By the time 'The Works' was released in 2008, Faith No More had already established themselves as a pioneering force in alternative metal since their formation in 1981. This compilation came after the band's reunion in 2009, showcasing their influential discography and bridging their past works with a new generation of fans.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Introduce Yourself 1:35
- 2 Anne's Song 4:48
- 3 Chinese Arithmetic 4:39
- 4 We Care a Lot Standout 4:02
- 5 From Out of Nowhere 3:21
- 6 Epic Standout 4:53
- 7 Falling to Pieces 5:16
- 8 Underwater Love 3:51
- 9 Zombie Eaters 5:59
- 10 The Morning After 3:43
- 11 Faster Disco 4:19
- 12 Crack Hitler 4:40
- 13 Caffeine 4:29
- 14 Malpractice 4:01
- 15 Surprise! You're Dead! 2:27
Disc 2
- 1 A Small Victory 4:57
- 2 Be Aggressive 3:43
- 3 Everything's Ruined 4:35
- 4 Midlife Crisis Standout 4:21
- 5 Kindergarten 4:31
- 6 Land of Sunshine 3:43
- 7 Smaller & Smaller 5:09
- 8 Jizzlobber 6:35
- 9 Digging the Grave 3:05
- 10 Star AD 3:24
- 11 Ricochet 4:30
- 12 Evidence 4:54
- 13 Ashes to Ashes 3:38
- 14 Last Cup of Sorrow 4:13
- 15 She Loves Me Not 3:30
Disc 3
- 1 War Pigs (live at Brixton) 7:01
- 2 Midnight Cowboy 4:14
- 3 The Perfect Crime 4:24
- 4 The Grade (live at Brixton Academy) 2:05
- 5 The Real Thing (live at Brixton Academy) 7:55
- 6 We Care a Lot (live at Brixton Academy) 3:52
- 7 Edge of the World (live at Brixton Academy) 5:50
- 8 The Cowboy Song (live at Brixton Academy) 5:14
- 9 Falling to Pieces (live at Brixton Academy) 4:49
- 10 Woodpecker From Mars 5:41
- 11 RV 3:43
- 12 As the Worm Turns (live at Brixton Academy) 2:45
- 13 I Started a Joke 3:02
- 14 Easy 3:07
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