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King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime

by Faith No More

Released: March 28, 1995

Alternative metal, alternative rock

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The Album

Fool for a Lifetime" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Faith No More, released in 1995. The album marked a departure from the funk metal sound of their previous works, incorporating elements of alternative rock, experimental rock, and even country music. Fool for a Lifetime" has since attained cult status among fans of alternative and experimental rock.

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Led by the dynamic vocalist Mike Patton, Faith…

Led by the dynamic vocalist Mike Patton, Faith No More experimented with a diverse range of musical styles on "King for a Day...

Fool for a Lifetime." The album features complex…

Fool for a Lifetime." The album features complex song structures, unconventional instrumentation, and Patton's versatile vocal delivery, which ranges from soulful crooning to aggressive screaming.

Tracks like "Evidence" and "Digging the Grave" showcase…

Tracks like "Evidence" and "Digging the Grave" showcase the band's newfound penchant for melodic hooks and catchy choruses, while songs like "Cuckoo for Caca" and "Ugly in the Morning" display their trademark intensity and off-kilter humor.

The album's cover artwork, featuring a pink flamingo…

The album's cover artwork, featuring a pink flamingo against a blue background, has become iconic and is often associated with Faith No More's eclectic musical style.

Fool for a Lifetime" remains a bold and…

Fool for a Lifetime" remains a bold and influential release in the alternative rock genre.

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Essential Tracks

Cuckoo for Caca

Ugly in the Morning

King for a Day

Despite not achieving the same commercial success as their previous albums, "King for a Day...

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Reception

Despite not achieving the same commercial success as their previous albums, "King for a Day... Critics praised the album for its eclectic sound and adventurous spirit, with many considering it a creative high point in Faith No More's discography.

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"King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime" is the fifth studio album by the American rock band Faith No More, released in 1995. The album marked a departure from the funk metal sound of their previous works, incorporating elements of alternative rock, experimental rock, and even country music.

Led by the dynamic vocalist Mike Patton, Faith No More experimented with a diverse range of musical styles on "King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime." The album features complex song structures, unconventional instrumentation, and Patton's versatile vocal delivery, which ranges from soulful crooning to aggressive screaming.

Critics praised the album for its eclectic sound and adventurous spirit, with many considering it a creative high point in Faith No More's discography. Despite not achieving the same commercial success as their previous albums, "King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime" has since attained cult status among fans of alternative and experimental rock.

The album's cover artwork, featuring a pink flamingo against a blue background, has become iconic and is often associated with Faith No More's eclectic musical style. Overall, "King for a Day... Fool for a Lifetime" remains a bold and influential release in the alternative rock genre.