James impression on the band's rendition of "Come to Daddy". And just in case you still aren't convinced, he sports a multi-faceted, all-natural Richard D. Similar spastic rap stylings on "Pig Latin" further reinforce the point. The cartoon-baritone hyper-rap on "Hollywood Squares"- in addition to the Snarf melody- tells you the eccentric Patton of old hasn't gone anywhere. This one is on par with DEP's finest, yet it's more accessible- and more importantly, it surpasses everything Patton's done since Faith No More's Angel Dust.
For a meeting of the minds of this caliber, you might assume there had to be some give and take, but here, the two parties complement each other perfectly by blending their two distinguished sounds into one primal force: DEP's cerebral approach interlocks with Patton's more visceral leanings, making for a seamless, happy medium of intense technical proficiency and quirky, creative flourishes. In 2001, while searching for a new vocalist to replace the departed Dmitri Minakakis (who took lead vocals on Calculating Infinity), DEP butted heads with Patton to produce this four-track EP. Highly technical and intelligent, but still tenacious and punishing, 1999's Calculating Infinity set a high-bar for the genre, and garnered loads of praise for the New Jersey upstarts. He may be too much to handle sometimes, but it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call the man an icon.Īnd then there's the Dillinger Escape Plan: With only one release under their belts (the three-song EP Under the Running Board) at the time, this band laid down perhaps the seminal recording for the now flourishing math-metal genre, blending elements of math-rock, metal, and hardcore with a tip of the hat to modern jazz. "Hardcore Pavarotti", with his immense vocal range and penchant for perplexing artistic expression. And at the foundation of the legend, there's simply the mad genius of Mike Patton, a.k.a. There's a list of side-projects and guest appearances too long to mention, boasting an acclaimed cast of cohorts: John Zorn, Dan the Automator, Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Duane Denison (Jesus Lizard), and Melt-Banana, among others. His influence on mainstream rap-rock is similarly undisputed, serving as the template for vocalists like Korn's Jonathan Davis. Love him or leave him, Patton's influence on underground metal and hardcore, particularly through Faith No More, is undeniable.
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