"Angel Dust" is the fourth studio album by American rock band Faith No More. It was released on June 8, 1992, and is the follow-up to their influential album "The Real Thing". Despite being initially regarded as commercially underwhelming due to its experimental nature, the album has since been regarded as one of the most influential records of the 90s. It is known for pushing the boundaries of the band's sound, showcasing a more experimental direction.
"Angel Dust" featured a broad spectrum of musical styles, from thrash metal to country, jazz, and even elements of death metal. Lyrically, the album also demonstrated the band's widely encompassed styles, with subjects ranging from necrophilia, disillusion, horror to playful observations of life. This album marked the band's final release with guitarist Jim Martin.
The record produced several hits, including "Midlife Crisis" and "A Small Victory", the latter of which was nominated for an award by MTV for its innovative music video. In addition, "Angel Dust" has been listed among the best albums in several music publications, further proving the enduring influence and innovation of Faith No More.
Despite departing from the funk metal style that the band had become famous for, "Angel Dust" is still considered an important entry in the band's catalogue and is credited with reinventing them in innovative ways. It is often cited as an influence by many alternative metal bands and repeatedly referred to as one of the most influential albums of all time.
