Top 10 Best Faith No More Songs
Before nu metal, before genre-blending became an algorithm's suggestion, there was Faith No More. They fused metal, funk, rap, and weirdness with reckless genius. You probably know Epic blew up in 1990, but the band's story stretches back to the early '80s. Originally formed as Sharp Young Men, then briefly called Faith No Man (yes, really), the group started out in the San Francisco underground scene. Once they locked in their now-iconic name and lineup, things really got interesting. By the time Mike Patton took over vocal duties in 1988, they had already laid the groundwork for something entirely unpredictable.
Their catalog is a minefield of left turns. One track might crash through your speakers with jagged guitar riffs and snarling vocals. The next might glide in with a jazz piano intro and lyrics about rhinoceros psychology. And somehow, it all fits. Faith No More didn't follow trends. They rerouted them. Albums like The Real Thing, Angel Dust, and King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime don't just feature hits. They build entire worlds. Often sarcastic, sometimes unsettling, but never boring.
What are the best Faith No More songs? From the raw energy of the Chuck Mosley years to the slick chaos of Sol Invictus, every album has its defenders. This is your chance to shout about the ones that deserve the spotlight.
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Epic
Surprised Epic or Ashes to Ashes aren't number 1. Both songs are much better than Get Out and Naked in Front of the Computer, but I guess that's why we have top 10 lists. Everyone has different tastes.
As much as I like this song, doesn't it sound a bit like the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
This is by far the BEST Faith No More song. It really should be number one. If you get the chance, watch the music video and buy the album because it's completely awesome. ONE OF A KIND SONG!
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Midlife Crisis
It's so good and kinda gives off the whole midlife crisis vibe (I might be wrong, I'm still a teen, so I've never experienced one yet). It sure lives up to the name.
I know, "Epic" really kicks some asses, but in my opinion, "Midlife Crisis" has better songwriting and vocals.
Flawless vocal performance. Not hard to see why this was a #1 hit when it came out.
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The Real Thing
They opened with "The Real Thing" when I saw them a few weeks ago, and I nearly burst out of my skin! So hard to pick a favorite song, but this one might be the best - perhaps even better than "Midlife Crisis."
I just love the quiet-loud dynamics, the atmospheric keyboards, and Mr. Patton's voice going from a croon to a scream in an instant. Just the best song they made, and it reminds me of being back in the day.
Epic is a classic and Midlife Crisis is more unique, I guess, but this song is my favorite by far. It builds up so well and the lyrics are awesome.
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Ashes to Ashes
The band knew the end was in sight for them (at the time anyway) and went out on a first bang with this track.
The lyrics and Mike Patton's vocal delivery make me tear up every time. Beautiful, powerful song.
Truly iconic piece. If I only had ten songs to listen to, this would be one of them.
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From Out of Nowhere
Epic used to be my favorite, but when I heard this, I instantly fell in love with it. It's so good! Definitely one of FNM's best songs, and my personal favorite.
Some of the most epic moments in their chronology come from the chorus in this song.
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Zombie Eaters
I love how it starts really calm and then it gets loud. Both parts are equally great, though.
Brilliant song. I love the songs on this album after the more well-known ones.
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Everything's Ruined
I'm very surprised at the top 2, but all FNM fans have a voice.
Love this song, Mike Patton at his best.
Their best soaring instruments and Patton's vocals are the best.
Complex, intricate melodies and unique arrangements featured on this song are found on the whole Angel Dust album. Plus, the dynamics here are something else.
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Falling to Pieces
This song is so good. I haven't listened to too many FNM songs, maybe 4 or 5, but this is my favorite by them so far.
How is that awesome bass riff not in the top 10? How is that awesome song not in the top 10?
This should definitely be in the top 10!
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Be Aggressive
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Smaller and Smaller
An epic metal masterpiece. And it only gets better from the start. Completely underrated and possibly the best symphonic metal song ever.
The scream on the third "BITE" is one of the most raw and pained things I've ever heard in a song.
A brilliantly constructed song. Beautiful to listen to.
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Surprise! You're Dead!
This is the most energetic performance from Faith No More I've heard so far. It's an underrated song and also deserves to be in the top 5 of the best FMN songs.
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As the Worm Turns
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Digging the Grave
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Evidence
16? This should be in the top 10! It's so relaxing and makes me feel good every time I hear it. Jazz and funk never sounded so good together.
A beautiful song that gives me an image of dancing with someone in the dark. It kind of reminds me of Careless Whisper.
I just love the jazzy, down-tempo lounge feeling this song has. Mike's voice sounds so sweet as well.
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Ricochet
"There's no reason, no explanation - so just play the violins."
"It's always funny until someone gets hurt. And then it's just hilarious."
Violence will never really end. It's so "hilarious" when people get hurt and die because it's dark humor. There's never a reason or explanation for something so profound and vital to our existence and progression as a species and as a life. Not everybody wins, not everybody lives. Life gives some people a ricochet effect. Life throws death at them instead of itself.
So just play the violins. Because violins symbolize the unexplainable and the untouchable in the case of music. What you can't touch, what you can't comprehend, is the inevitable. Life happens. So does death. And it's hilarious.
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Crack Hitler
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Easy
I totally love this song. No matter how heartbroken you are or just simply a happy person, you just can't hate this song. Anybody listening to this will surely get a feeling of joy deep inside. It's just such a pleasure to feel the simple meaning of this song, that is: don't worry, be happy.
With this song, I discovered this band and I just love it! An anthem to good feelings.
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Edge of the World
This song never got mentioned until I added it recently. This is a masterpiece.
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A Small Victory
Fantastic song from start to finish. It blew my mind on the first listen.
Definitely their best. It's so creative and catchy!
This is an absolutely great and creative song!
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We Care a Lot
While Mike Patton undoubtedly has one of the most versatile and crazy voices around and would bring Faith No More to commercial success with an overall more versatile and experimental sound, Introduce Yourself is my absolute favorite album from the band.
While this isn't the most popular opinion among FNM fans and the public, it is my personal favorite. Patton's era is amazing, but Mosley's album (two if you count We Care a Lot) is my personal favorite with its fun and funky rap feel. Mosley's monotone speaking/rapping voice completes it for me. This album can come off with a cheesy '80s feel at times, but it is perfect for me.
I have too many favorites from Introduce Yourself, but I chose this one in hopes to make it higher, and it is the most famous song from the album. I absolutely love this album, and it is most definitely in my Top Ten Albums of all time.
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War Pigs
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Land of Sunshine
#1: Land of Sunshine, Epic
#2: Just a Man, Falling to Pieces
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Stripsearch
I'm surprised more people don't rate this. It's easily one of their best tunes.
Easily top 10. This and Last Cup of Sorrow are great.
Stripsearch is top 5 Faith No More.
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Caffeine
Intense. Love it. Check out the MTV version!
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King for a Day
Honestly, this is their best song. It has the calm parts and energetic parts that a lot of FNM songs have, but it sounds even better here.
An almost progressive rock song, proving that Faith No More never stops evolving.
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Underwater Love
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Jizzlobber
You guys know what I'm talking about. Jim Martin's heaviest riffs, Mike Patton screaming like a monster, ridiculous cathedral outro.
Should be number one! Play this on a guitar and go crazy.