This Is It: The Best of Faith No More cover

This Is It: The Best of Faith No More

Faith No More · 2003

79 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · alternative metal

A dynamic blend of heavy riffs, eclectic influences, and theatrical vocals that define alternative metal's evolution.

Why this album works

'This Is It' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart. The compilation helped to reintroduce the band's music to a new audience, solidifying their status as pioneers of alternative metal and influencing subsequent bands within the genre.
Best for
dynamic mix of energy levels wave-like pacing throughout album theatrical vocals for dramatic flair
Context
Released in early 2003, 'This Is It' served as Faith No More's first compilation album after their breakup in 1998. This retrospective came at a time when the band's influence was being reassessed, showcasing tracks spanning their diverse sound from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s and highlighting their genre-defying legacy.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Arabian Disco 3:18
  • 2 We Care a Lot (Slash version) 4:02
  • 3 Anne's Song 4:46
  • 4 Introduce Yourself 1:33
  • 5 From Out of Nowhere 3:22
  • 6 Epic Standout 4:53
  • 7 Falling to Pieces 5:13
  • 8 War Pigs 7:47
  • 9 The Cowboy Song 5:13
  • 10 As the Worm Turns (live) 2:46
  • 11 Midlife Crisis Standout 4:21
  • 12 A Small Victory 4:57
  • 13 Be Aggressive 3:42
  • 14 Easy 3:09
  • 15 Digging the Grave 3:05
  • 16 Evidence 4:54
  • 17 Last Cup of Sorrow 4:20
  • 18 Ashes to Ashes 3:39
  • 19 The Perfect Crime 4:25

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