Mr. Bungle

Mr. Bungle

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Awesome13 Exp Prog Rock/Metal
released in 1991
added over 19 years ago by Mike
Expert Users: Mike and avestin
#2 for 1991, #43 for 1990-1999
Review by Bj-1 published about 18 years ago
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"Mr. Bungle's debut was quite different from their next album "Disco Volante". While "Disco Volante" was a insane mix of almost every possible music genres out there, including ambient and death metal, this one was more humorous and acessible. Still not for regular prog fans, but if you love stuff like Faith No More, Frank Zappa and Primus, this one should do it for you.

As for the music in general, it's a cross between funk-metal, avant-garde and experimental prog/hard rock. Mike Patton's vocals fits the album well and the musicianship is more or less flawless. The rather funny lyrics, however, is not always healthy for you. There is a reason that the "Parental Advisory" label is on the cover, if you know what I mean... Songs like "Girls of Porn" features very explicit material in the lyrics and may not suite the average prog listener well, hehe!

This album clocks in at 73-minutes. Most of the album is excellent, though some weaker moments also are present. I recommend this album to people who knows Patton's other projects too, because if you are a close-minded 70's Symphonic Prog fan, this album may scare you away from your CD player! Be open-minded when you are on your first liten at this one. If you not like it, listen to it more, then it will most likely grow on you. If you still don't like it, Bungle simply isn't for you. Personal rating: 9/10"

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