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Fantômas' 2nd album The Director's Cut is a captivating blend of avant-garde experimentation and homage to iconic film soundtracks. Released in 2001 on Ipecac Records, the band, led by Mike Patton of Faith No More fame, brings together a powerhouse lineup including King Buzzo (The Melvins), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer). Across 16 tracks, The Director's Cut reinterprets cinematic classics with a dark, twisted flair, seamlessly blending genres from metal to jazz to ambient. From the eerie tension of "The Godfather" theme to the frenetic energy of "Spider Baby," the album is a tour de force, pushing musical boundaries with daring creativity. Available on vinyl individually for the first time to celebrate 25 years of Ipecac Recordings. - Ipecac Records
- 2001 full-length from Mike Patton side project featuring members of Slayer, The Melvins + Mr. Bungle, first time on vinyl
- silver streak colored vinyl
- indie exclusive
- includes printed foldout insert
- limited edition
- original release year: 2001
- music label: Ipecac Recordings 2024
reviewed by Lab Assistant 05/2024
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Fantômas' 2nd album The Director's Cut is a captivating blend of avant-garde experimentation and homage to iconic film soundtracks. Released in 2001 on Ipecac Records, the band, led by Mike Patton of Faith No More fame, brings together a powerhouse lineup including King Buzzo (The Melvins), Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer). Across 16 tracks, The Director's Cut reinterprets cinematic classics with a dark, twisted flair, seamlessly blending genres from metal to jazz to ambient. From the eerie tension of "The Godfather" theme to the frenetic energy of "Spider Baby," the album is a tour de force, pushing musical boundaries with daring creativity. Available on vinyl individually for the first time to celebrate 25 years of Ipecac Recordings. - Ipecac Records
- 2001 full-length from Mike Patton side project featuring members of Slayer, The Melvins + Mr. Bungle, first time on vinyl
- silver streak colored vinyl
- indie exclusive
- includes printed foldout insert
- limited edition
- original release year: 2001
- music label: Ipecac Recordings 2024
