Faith No More Albums Ranked

Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed in 1979. Before settling on the current name, the band performed under the names Sharp Young Men and later Faith No Man. Bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist/rhythm guitarist Roddy Bottum, and drummer Mike Bordin are the longest remaining members of the band, having been involved since its inception. The band underwent several early lineup changes, and some major changes later on. The current lineup of Faith No More consists of Gould, Bordin, Bottum, lead guitarist Jon Hudson, and vocalist/lyricist Mike Patton. Faith No More went on hiatus once again. In November 2019, the band made the announcement that they would be reuniting to embark on a 2020 UK and European tour. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the start of the tour was postponed until June 2021. Here are all of Faith No More albums ranked.

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10. Live At The Brixton Academy (1990)

” There is never a dull moment with this band, and their live show is no different. Each song gets the “Patton touch”, and although difficult to digest at first, you will find yourself liking these versions of songs off ‘The Real Thing’ just as much as the originals, and liking the fact that this isn’t just the 1989 release with a bit of crowd noise. The songs are completely different, with Patton also giving his version of the FNM staple, ‘We Care A Lot’.”

9. The Very Best Definitive Ultimate Greatest Hits Collection (2009)

“Here is yet another greatest hits album from Faith no more, after at least three others in maybe less than ten years. Not that they don’t deserve it- they are one of the most vital alternative rock bands of the last twenty years or more. Around the end or big stadium rock and glam hair metal, when most bands were posing and pouting here came this band with their evolving very unusual mix up of funk, rock, prog, tribal drumming, new wave and punk elements fused into a unique style just their own. Along with bands like Red hot chili peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Jane’s Addiction, Living Colour, King’s X and a handful more they created a new more open-minded modern fresh and relevant rock metal sound.”

8. We Care A Lot (1985)

“We Care A Lot is an album that should not work on any level, and yet it shines and endures not in spite of its divergent roots, but because of them. The strength and endurance of this LP comes from the equal parts competing and complimentary forces that created these songs. Harmonious contrasts have ever been the hallmark of this band, and now we can all hear that dynamic in its infancy.”

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7. Introduce Yourself (1987)

“Mosely clearly isn’t a very good singer in terms of skill or talent. But his vocals on this album somehow work although they really shouldn’t. On this album, the band has developed its unique combination of pop/rock/funk/metal that would see itself on the next Faith No More album, the much acclaimed “The Real Thing”. Mosely’s lethargic vocals are mostly at odds with the rest of the music. But it still works, as he emits a new wave/punk vibe which makes things surprisingly connect.”

6. Who Cares A Lot? The Greatest Hits (1998)

“Nice songs from Faith no more. A “Greatest Hits” album that includes things to discover to the random listener. I liked Faith no more a lot when I was a young teenager. With musical heroes like Jimmy Hendrix (I discovered from a Wrangler commercial) and Living Colour, these guys fitted right down my alley. Also liked the psychedelic neon colors in the video, man. With this album, I feel I get all the highlights carefully put together in a cohesive album. These songs hold a powerful message today against bickering et c. Funking rock and roll”

5. Sol Invictus (2015)

“Simply amazing. Their best since Angel Dust and you could argue that Angel Dust is the only album of theirs that is better. The Real Thing is pretty good too so I would rank it third but this is worthy of being alongside those classics.“

4. Album Of The Year (1997)

“Faith No More is probably best known for their breakthrough album “The Real Thing”, but the band continued to evolve and push the boundaries of music with each new release. “Album of the Year” was no exception. With Mike Patton’s insane vocal delivery he’s all over the place on this record… and that’s a good thing. From his lounge style singing to all out screaming psychotic bursts of energy and everything in between, your ears will be delighted and bleeding!”

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3. King For A Day… Fool For A Lifetime (1995)

“This is actually quite an underrated album. It’s certainly Faith no more’s a most diverse and eclectic album. It features all kinds of sounds from metal to country, from funk to ballads, all delivered in that unique FNM way. A very good album, you may not realize how good it actually is.”

2. The Real Thing (1989)

“One of the most creative, interesting, and ambitious rock albums of the entire decade, this basically sticks a middle finger up at the conventions of both glossy glam rock and mopey indie college bands that were popular at the time. It doesn’t really fit in with the metal genre either, nor the grunge sounds popular a few years later. This is its own beast doing its own thing; incorporating piano and synth and finding unusual sounds to weave into each song with just the right amount of restraint.”

1. Angel Dust (1992)

“The follow up to, the real thing, Angel dust is even better than it’s predecessor. Dispensing with the funk influences, faith no more creates something darker and unsettling. It doesn’t sound as dated as, the real thing, and has some fantastic tracks. Land of sunshine, and, caffeine, kick the album off in excellent fashion. This single, midlife crisis, follows, another strong cut, and, RV, is brilliant. Other standouts are, everything’s ruined, kindergarten, a small victory, and the wonderfully titled, jizzlobber. Why oh why the record company added the hit single, I’m easy, to the album was crazy, it has absolutely nothing to do with, Angel dust, at all. Angel dust, is Faith no more’s the best album. Still brilliant today.”