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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 53 MIN

Faith No More - The Real Thing: Picking the Worst Track

from The Worst of the Best Podcast · host Ryan Rebalkin

Host Ryan welcomes his brother Jason as a guest host for the first of a two-part exploration of Faith No More’s iconic albums, The Real Thing (1989) and Angel Dust (1992), focusing on The Real Thing in this segment. The brothers dive into their shared nostalgia for the band’s breakthrough with Mike Patton, reminiscing about their teenage years during the golden era of 1980s and 1990s music, and analyze each track for its musical innovation, lyrical depth, and cultural impact. From the driving bass and drums of “From Out of Nowhere” to the genre-defying “Edge of the World,” they highlight the band’s unique blend of metal, funk, and experimental sounds, making this a heartfelt tribute to a band that shaped their musical landscape.

Host Ryan welcomes his brother Jason as a guest host for the first of a two-part exploration of Faith No More’s iconic albums, The Real Thing (1989) and Angel Dust (1992), focusing on The Real Thing in this segment. The brothers dive into their shared nostalgia for the band’s breakthrough with Mike Patton, reminiscing about their teenage years during the golden era of 1980s and 1990s music, and analyze each track for its musical innovation, lyrical depth, and cultural impact. From the driving bass and drums of “From Out of Nowhere” to the genre-defying “Edge of the World,” they highlight the band’s unique blend of metal, funk, and experimental sounds, making this a heartfelt tribute to a band that shaped their musical landscape.

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