The Real Thing

by Faith No More

The Real Thing cover art

Introducing Mike Patton as their new frontman, 'The Real Thing' skyrocketed Faith No More to international fame and heavily codified the funk metal genre. The album is an incredibly energetic, highly eclectic fusion of heavy alternative metal riffs, rhythmic basslines, and quirky, satirical lyricism.

Genres

  • Alternative Metal
  • Funk Metal

Tracklist

  1. From Out of Nowhere
  2. Epic
  3. Falling to Pieces
  4. Surprise! You're Dead!
  5. Zombie Eaters
  6. The Real Thing
  7. Underwater Love
  8. The Morning After
  9. Woodpecker From Mars
  10. War Pigs
  11. Edge of the World
  12. Sweet Emotion
  13. Epic - Radio Remix Edit
  14. Falling to Pieces - Matt Wallace Remix
  15. Cowboy Song - B-Side
  16. The Grade - B-Side
  17. From Out of Nowhere - Extended Remix
  18. War Pigs - Live in Berlin 11.9.1989
  19. Surprise! You're Dead! - Live in Sheffield; B-Side
  20. Chinese Arithmetic - Live in Sheffield; B-Side
  21. Underwater Love - Live in Brixton
  22. As the Worm Turns - Live in Brixton