The Real Thing

Faith No More

The Real Thing

RELEASED: June 20, 1989
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. From Out of Nowhere 3:22 2. Epic 4:53 3. Falling to Pieces 5:15 4. Surprise! You’re Dead! 2:27 5. Zombie Eaters 5:58 6. The Real Thing 8:13 7. Underwater Love 3:51 8. The Morning After 3:43 9. Woodpecker From Mars 5:40 10. War Pigs 7:46 11. Edge of the World 4:11
Historical Archive
The Real Thing is the third studio album by American rock band Faith No More, released on June 21, 1989. It marked a significant shift in the band's sound, blending elements of rock, metal, funk, and rap, which was innovative for its time. The album features the hit single 'Epic,' which propelled the band into mainstream success and is often credited with influencing the nu-metal genre. The Real Thing is widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the late 1980s and early 1990s and has received critical acclaim for its eclectic sound and dynamic songwriting.