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The Real Thing
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075992587822
Label: Reprise / Wea
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
MPN: 25878
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Reprise / Wea
Release Date: June 15, 1989
Studio: Reprise / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Faith No More are virtually impossible to categorize; they blend metal and rap elements in a mix that becomes seamless on The Real Thing, whose hit single, "Epic," is a perfect combination of these disparate genres. Other high points are the thrashy "Surprise! You're Dead!," an excellent cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," the funk-layered-with-keyboards "Falling to Pieces," and the soft but spooky "Zombie Eaters." With the addition of vocalist Mike Patton, the band secured a highly talented frontman and skilled lyricist. The Real Thing is one of those rare albums that is impossible to quantify but astoundingly good. More accessible than the follow-up Angel Dust, it's also the first album new Faith No More listeners should get. --Genevieve Williams
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - GREAT music...5 weeks+ still no CD though
Lets just put this up front...I LOVE Mike Pattons work. I love it so much I have patiently waited for "The Real Thing" CD since Sept29th...with NO delivery date slotted yet. I was notified around the time I got the other items shipped (more FNM, Tomahawk, Mr. Bungle CD's) that this particular one was back ordered. I was notified about 10 days ago...that it was still back ordered and gave me the option to cancel. Which I DID NOT DO...I WANT the CD whenever it comes. Anyway...I actually went and ... Read More
Rating: - the best all around cd they ever did! after almost 20 years, still a must have.!
when this came out I bought it right a way(mainly because of metallica's raves of faith no more)at first a was disappointed(I expected thrash metal)but it grew on me especially the heavier songs and the killer black sabbath cover.then the epic video came out and the landslide of fans came from nowhere,I hated that but this cd is by far the best overal cd they ever did.it flows and rips and tears you in five directions of choas but then drops you into peaceful guitar licks then drop a bomb of anger ... Read More
Rating: - Still my favorite after all these years.
I remember back when I was about 3 the first time I ever heard this cd and even back then, I loved it. I became a HUGE Patton fan and began to branch out and listen to his other projects as well. Really though, this is the album that started it all for me. Hearing Epic on the radio would always make me dance and giggle (being a little kid) and to this day, I always smile when I hear it. This cd is the epitome of my childhood. It still to this day is my favorite album of all time. The Real Thing is ... Read More
Rating: - Top 5 record of all time
This is pure brilliance. The music itself is very moving for being a rock band, but the lyrics are truly amazing as well. This is descriptive writing at its best. I mean, Zombie Eaters is an unbelievable track, and when you break down the lyrics, it is simply a song through the eyes of a baby. Who does that? And it's not cheesy in the least bit. If you have ever taken any writing classes, and you remember the session on descriptive writing (in which you pick one item or subject, and then write ... Read More
Rating:  - Hints of Greatness to Come
I've heard that Faith No More wrote this album before Mike Patton joined the band, which would explain the difference in sound found here versus on later albums. But despite their later genius, that's not to say that this album is lacking. It still manages to create great atmospheres with hard rock, and is innovative and interesting to listen to.
Patton's vocals are different here than on later albums. A more nasal, whine adds a hint of condescension to the album, and it just wouldn't ... Read More
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