Angel Dust

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Amazon.co.uk An amazing album, Angel Dust unfortunately has limited appeal, although perhaps "unfortunately" isn't the right word; the record's oddities are also what make it such a fascinating listen. "Land Of Sunshine" is a rocker with a foot-tapping rhythm punctuated by insane laughter from vocalist Mike Patton, whose distinctive voice and frequently disturbing lyrics drive the album. To call it hard rock does Angel Dust a disservice; it's far more musically complex than such a label implies. There's the funk-influenced "Midlife Crisis", the ballad "RV" (a bitter monologue from the point of view of a middle-aged discontent sitting in his trailer), the hard-edged claustrophobia of "Smaller And Smaller," and the rock-married-to-electronic-organ "Be Aggressive", which includes positively inspired cheerleader chants on the chorus. Impossible to classify but incredibly entertaining, Angel Dust is well worth picking up. --Genevieve Williams Product description FAITH NO MORE