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Vinyl LP pressing. 1999 album from the alternative metal band.
The first projectMike Pattonworked on after the April 1998 breakup ofFaith No Morewas the all-star Fantomas. Heavy metal fans everywhere salivated at the lineup of Patton on vocals, the Melvins’Buzz Osborneon guitar, ex-SlayerDave Lombardoon drums, andMr. Bungle’sTrevor Dunnon bass. But as longtime fans have come to learn long ago, always expect the unexpected with Patton-related projects. The band’s self-titled debut (the first for Patton’s record label, Ipecac) is far from your conventional rock; composed and produced entirely by the singer, the songs serve as a soundtrack to a comic book’s story line. At nearly 43-minutes in length, Fantomas is comprised of 30 chronologically numbered “pages”‘ instead of songs. While it’s an unconventional album, it’s also a completely original one, especially when compared to the blah and predictable alt-rock of the late ’90s. Patton uses his voice as an instrument with often amazing results (singing nonsensical syllables instead of words); few singers have the talent or know-how to pull off such highlights as “Page 1,” “Page 19,” “Page 21,” and “Page 29.” If you’re expecting an album comparable to eitherFaith No MoreorMr. Bungle, you may be confused and disappointed. But if you’re looking for something completely original and cutting edge, Fantomas is highly recommended. -All Music Guide
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