Since I’m heading to Italy next week, it feels appropriate to revisit the Mike Patton (Faith No More / Mr. Bungle / Fantomas etc) record Mondo Cane today.
Amazing covers of ‘50s & ‘60s Italian pop songs with a 40 piece orchestra!
Bellissimo!
BONUS: Mr. Bungle’s excellent album California turns 20 years old, so let’s revisit that masterpiece as well
BONUS #2 (Since I there will be no Phil’s Phriday Picks for the next two weeks!): I’m celebrating the fact that my all-time favorite band, King Crimson, has finally been releasing their albums on Spotify!
So, I’d like to highlight their excellent 2003 album The Power To Believe, which features the “double duo” lineup of Fripp / Gunn / Mastelotto / Belew. Mathy and aggressive progressive rock, just how I like it. Newly remastered for maximum impact!