The Works - A 3 CD Retrospective
Faith No More · 2008
190 min · 44 tracks · alternative rock
A genre-blending journey through alternative metal and rock, showcasing chaotic energy and introspective lyrics across diverse styles.
Top tracks — play these first
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Epic — This track exemplifies Faith No More's ability to fuse rap with heavy metal, becoming one of their most recognizable songs and a defining anthem of the early '90s.
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Midlife Crisis — With its dark themes and catchy hooks, this song captures the band's exploration of existential angst while pushing the boundaries of alternative rock.
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We Care a Lot Start here — As one of their earlier hits, it showcases the band’s signature blend of humor and social commentary, highlighting their distinctive approach to songwriting.
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Falling to Pieces — This track features an intricate arrangement and emotional depth, representing the band’s artistic growth during their peak years.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic collection of varied tracks
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- engaging live performances included
- emotional highs and lows
- for nostalgic revisits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer shorter, standalone songs
- seek consistent, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A comprehensive retrospective, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
- Career context
- By the time 'The Works' was released in 2008, Faith No More had already established themselves as pioneers of alternative metal, following their breakup in 1998. This retrospective compilation serves as a comprehensive overview of their influential career, highlighting key tracks from their albums such as 'The Real Thing' and 'Angel Dust' released in the early 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mr. Bungle· System of a Down· Tool
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Introduce Yourself 1:35
- 2 Anne's Song 4:48
- 3 Chinese Arithmetic 4:39
- 4 We Care a Lot Start here 4:02
- 5 From Out of Nowhere 3:21
- 6 Epic 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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