This week we’re discussing the one and only album by Mike Patton’s Peeping Tom. We all know Patton from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle (and his million other side projects, honestly), but Peeping Tom was the one time he tried mainstream pop music. Or at least his version of it, which of course sounds like no one else and could barely be considered pop music. A litany of guests are on here, too (Dan the Automator, Kool Keith, Norah Jones, Massive Attack). A bit dated in spots, but a great album still worth revisiting.
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This week we’re discussing every album by Mr. Bungle. Known, among other reasons, for being underground legend Mike Patton’s first band, Mr. Bungle was one of the most unpredictable, insane, and brilliant groups to ever exist. Cramming 40 different genres into one song was normal for these guys and their musicianship was (and is) among the best in the world. They reunited in 2019 with Scott Ian of Anthrax and Dave Lombardo of Slayer to re-record their first demo. There is no prep for these guys—you just have to jump in.
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