"I don't even know why we thought we would be able to combine elements of some of those musics and bring pieces of cultures together," Bottum admitted. When you consider the monumental success of the band – they've sold something in the vicinity of 10 million records – it seems smart. That the band was a product of this diverse musical environment makes a lot of sense in hindsight. Those are fun, like, even 'We Care A Lot'. "On the first two records we had a different singer and I like when Mike sings those songs and sort of puts a different spin on those songs. "There's a sickness in me that really likes making Mike sing the old Chuck songs.
"I think we're really strict at first, but then I think it's best to play them the way that they were written."įans of the band from the early days will be pleased to hear that the band members are equally excited about airing music from the band's first couple of records, even before their now-iconic frontman Mike Patton had joined. Why did we play that part for that long? Let's cut it in half'. "When we start rehearsing the songs for the shows, I think we over edit. "We tend to get a little impatient," Bottum says. No matter how big and influential a band is, it's human nature to second guess your creative work and want to improve upon already celebrated work. 'King For A Day' is one that's really always really fun to play." "There are certain ones that are sort of moody that go places we maybe do a little improv when we're playing them. "I think the songs change and we've played them all so many times, there's always specific moments that are associated with a song, specific touring things," Bottum said. The earliest iteration of Faith No More formed in 1979, and one of the most exciting things about seeing a band with a history as long and rich as theirs is noticing the evolution of their work. But I freak myself out and think, 'Oh my God, how am I gonna remember this song. It's something that I've done like a million times. But it's a weird thing, you start playing them and physical memory just kicks in and it just comes back really easily. "I remember getting back together and it was like, 'How will I ever remember these songs?'" he said. Faith No More's bombastic hard rock was a very different proposition to the sleek indie pop of Imperial Teen. Which might go some way to explaining why Bottum was feeling a little unsure when that first reformation. A highly energetic and really loud and abrasive tone." "The dynamic of the sound of the music, there's no arguing," Bottum said. We are a lot kinder to each other."Īnyone who saw the band on their two visits to Australia for the Soundwave festival since reforming knows this newfound kindness hasn't translated to a softening of their onstage output. "But I think these days we just let things go. Which is something that, 20 years ago, that was never the case. "We're always kind of checking in with each other. 'Are you okay with that? I'm okay with that. "When we get together and we start running ideas past each other, we're super over the top respectful.
"In a California psychotherapy sort of vibe. "It's kind of crazy, in a ridiculous way," he laughed. Bungle and Bottum's Imperial Teen.īottum acknowledged that there has perhaps been a little overcorrection when establishing their new dynamic. On top of that, its members were torn between the band and their increasingly popular side projects, like frontman Mike Patton's Mr. The initial critical response to their 1997 record Album Of The Year had been cold, though it's viewed more warmly in retrospect. The Los Angeles experimental alt-metal behemoth had split in 1998. Being 10 years older, I think we all sort of have a little more respect for each other." Loading.
If we were where we were 10 years prior, we were a lot more obnoxious and bratty as individuals. "When we got back together, everyone had matured by 10 years. "I think we've let go of any sort of resentments and anger," keyboardist Roddy Bottum told Double J's Zan Rowe in 2020. Sometimes friendships are repaired in the process, sometimes it's just a matter of figuring out a serviceable working relationship between members.įrom the Eagles to Pixies to Sleater-Kinney to Guns N' Roses, there are now dozens of veteran acts who, often against the odds, have once again become ongoing concerns. The reunions of notable rock bands have been an especially consistent narrative in music for the past two decades.Īs members mature and lucrative offers start flying across the table, past grievances begin to appear petty. Twenty years ago, that was never the case. "We're always checking in with each other.
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