@@mollyesanbornI can’t wait, I can’t find anyone on youtube that has done anything more than one song off it and it’s my fav, and my childhood intro to Mr Bungle, absolute insanity
@@mollyesanbornI just want to try and be the voice of reason/expectation resetting for Disco Volante, because even as a die hard fan of experimental and avant-garde, that album is boring and just doesn’t bring the magic like the Mr Bungle albums that bookend it, or many other experimental/noise albums you could pursue. Going California first and then back to Disco is gonna be a slog imo. And yes, I’m aware of how often that is hailed as Mike Patton’s best, but I think it was a lot of peoples introduction to that degree of experimental music which is probably why it is so historically beloved. Who knows, you might end up loving it as much as everybody else, but I think the hype surrounding it sets the wrong expectation.
Yeah this album fuses SOOOO many styles, yet it never once seemed thrown together. A really well executed album with fantastic vocals and instrumentals.
@@joelbarish I used to feel the same way you do. But I made myself re-listen to "Pink Cigarette" onwards over and over again. Eventually the amazing composition and detail put into fleshing out all those songs was clear to me, and I now honestly prefer the back half of this album to the front.
I want to see "Disco Volante" review too, it is the most experimental and the craziest album in their discography (maybe the craziest album in rock music), the genres mix and noise effects on this one are absolutely incredible!
Absolutely rocked my world when this album came out. The one-two punch of this and the first Fantômas album... Patton related projects were peak in 99.
Ah California, one of those albums I’ve literally forced upon everyone I know. Trey Spruance, Mike Patton & Trevor Dunn are all such talented composers who simultaneously don’t take themselves too seriously, which in turn makes Mr Bungle feel so free and elastic. You can definitely hear the influence they had on not just the Nu Metal scene but on all the avant-garde metal that came after them (Zeal & Ardor, Igorrr, Tub Ring, Diablo Swing etc). It does make me wish that they’d revive the project but the 3 albums we got are all great in their own way to keep the band’s name alive. Plus all the stuff they’ve done on their own is worth checking out anyway: Lovage, Peeping Tom, Secret Chiefs 3 and so on
That's a really great point you made about how fun and relaxed their music is. Not taking themselves too seriously really gives them the freedom to get extremely creative and experimental on their albums, which is a huge reason why I love this band.
They have revived it (sorta), they rerecorded The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny demo a couple years ago, which they made in high school, which I also assume you might know about. Also, from what I've seen there is a chance they're creating new material or rerecording another old demo, Bar posted a video to his instagram story around a week and a half ago with everyone in some sort of studio recording stuff.
@@TheWeezllI never really count that because like you said it’s a re-recording of the demos. As cool as it was to hear Lombardo & Scott on a Mr Bungle album for me the typical thrash sound the album has doesn’t resonate in the same way.
Awesome album, by an awesome band, Fantomas - The Directors Cut is another excellent Mike Patton album. he does incredible covers of classic cinematic theme songs such as The Godfather, The Omen and Twin Peaks Fire Walk Wth Me just to name a few. Always fun watching your reactions Molly.
Yessss! Molly, to be honest, throughout your entire time on this channel, you literally go through all my favorite albums and do not continue to disappoint in your choices of the next albums. Sometimes it looks like you have access to my playlist 😅. Jokes aside, thanks for this reaction, this album holds a special place in my heart, I wish more people knew about it and could also appreciate the creative genius of Mike and the rest of the guys in the band. Absolutely timeless classic. P.S. You just have to listen to Lovage, this is another one of Mike Patton's collaborations with other musicians. There's only one album, but it's just a masterpiece, a great combination of trip-hop, lounge and soul, this album is just soaked in romance and flirting. I think you will definitely like it.
Glad I'm getting to all of your favorite albums! We must have a very similar taste in music. Mr Bungle did not disappoint with California, their experimentation across this record is on another level. I don't know of many bands that are this fearless with their music. I'll definitely have to check out Lovage, anything Mike Patton is involved with is usually gold.
@mollyesanborn "Sometimes it looks like you have access to my playlist 😅" Same feeling here! And that's making it a very fun and nostalgia-filled experience :) For the record, I'm 38 years old. I will finish my comment by encouraging you to continue listening to Mastodon's discography ; I've seen your review of their first record and I'm pretty sure you're gonna like even more their more recent records. Less "pure" metal, more prog, more fusion of styles, more melody; still the same energy and technical prowess.
Cant wait to see the Disco Volante reaction! For me (and many may not agree) you saved the best for last. The 2 albums you have listened to really have not prepared you for it either, not alot of music out there will.
Yes, Volante is the best. Chemical Marriage and Violenza Domestica are awesomely spooky tracks. And Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz....such a freakishly good album.
This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Also, many people are not aware of this, but Mike Patton has written and recorded 43 albums throughout the years, so many other great records to explore.
I love your reaction to this. California is my favourite album from an incredibly gifted band (not just Patton). They really push the boundaries of convention and have inspired many other bands.
If you read the lyrics to "Pink Cigarette" the ending will make more sense. It's essentially the narrator "flatlining." There's a countdown: "There's just five hours left until you'll find me dead." "There's just four hours left until you'll find me dead." Etc. It counts down to "one hour left" and then the next time around, you get the flatlining noise.
About that sound at the end of Pink Cigarette, if you'll look into the lyrics, at the end he starts to repeat phrases like "There's just five hours left until you find me dead, There's just four hours left until you find me dead..." etc with that beeping sound at the background. I guess it represents the life support machine, and right after the "There's one more hour and then you will find me dead" this sound becomes static, which I think represents the end of his life at that moment. Since this song is about the heartbreak and the end of relationship and his sorrow regarding it, I believe it really makes sence.
pink cigarette is about a man who kills himself because his heart is broken and the women screaming is his lover who finds his body dead! @@mollyesanborn
'California' makes me long for more of the experimental Bungle as they have turned more to their original thrash roots with the current tour , band, and rerecording of early demo's. 'Goodbye Sober Days' is one of my favorite tracks the band has done. I never got the band/Patton's side of things but have had a friend mention the song does kind of match what goes on in their head and makes them turn to certain substances. I always kind of felt like the album was kind of a reflection of period of time in California. With the opening track capturing a feel of the California vibe and how it turned and kind of exploded with the last track kind of capturing the feeling of the Manson family unleashing.
That makes me happy to hear! Thanks for watching. I'm so glad to have finally been introduced to all of these awesome albums through the suggestions I get from all of you :)
I appreciate your thoughts ma'am. I enjoy experiencing some of my favourite albums (fnm & mr bungle) through your fresh experience. Growing up with these there's so many layers and nuances to discover and revisit. Looking forward to other FNM older (introduce yourself, the real thing, we care a lot) and newer (album of the year & sol invictus' triumphant return). FNM fans are an open minded bunch but the disgareements between favourites is a great thing. Carry on!
I was attracted to your video, Molly by the title. Mr, Bungle is one iconic band. Founding member Mike Patton, along with Trevor Dunn, Trey Spruance and gang made some exceptional albums. These guys have also gone on to work with John Zorn, who is my favorite composer, musician, band leader et al. Mr. Patton and Mr. Zorn made 6 albums together in a band called Moonchild. Trey Spruance formed, among other bands, Secret Chiefs 3, and recorded on John Zorn's Tzadik record label. Trevor Dunn has played bass on several Zorn records, in many different bands. All in all, an incredible list of accomplishments by very talented people. I enjoyed listening to your reaction, very thoughtful, and look forward to seeing more.
Thanks for doing this, you did a great job. You kept an open mind and really felt your way through the whole album. That’s all a bungle fan can ask. Good job editing too- It was a great way to get through the whole album. I love all their stuff but to me, this album is a masterpiece. The use of different instruments, zither, dulcimer, concertina… And percussion, which you so aptly pointed out. Danny Heifetz and W. Winant make the band for sure -incredible texture, thanks again!
Nice vid! You picked up on a lot for your first listen. Sweet Charity was also the track that stuck out to me when I initially listened to the album. But now I think it's Goodbye Sober Day.
Mike Patton has overcome severe mental health issues recently and Mr Bungle have been touring again! Would love to see them live in the UK even though I am more of a Faith No More guy but sadly I think that ship has sailed now! You review some of the best bands. Keep it up! Nick
11:41 Surprised you didn't catch the flatline! Great reaction. Love when you do Bungle. Seriously can't wait for you to try Meshuggah. You're gonna love how they approach rhythm.
That was wonderful seeing you hear California for the first time. I full on choked up at Pink Cigarette, nearly wept. Beautiful thanks Molly this piece of music is so dear to my heart
Love this album! This was my first Mr. Bungle album. Was always a Faith No More fan, but this is what led me down the Mike Patton rabbit hole! No Regrets! Can't wait for your review on Disco Volante & your opinion on the song "Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz" (probably my favorite Bungle song, puts my brain in a cartoon!) But please remember that the "Secret Song" (Spy) plays between track 3 "Carry Stress in the Jaw" and track 4 "Desert Search for Techno Allah" (the Secret Song is the 2nd half of track 3) Then I hope you'll check out the Western/Native American themed album "Anonymous" from Tomahawk The Cartoon themed album that is track listed for every day in the month of April 2005 "Suspended Animation" from Fantômas The 1 track album based on Patton's fear of being awake while under surgery, "Delirium Cordia" also from Fantômas And an album based on a war between Vocals and Turntables that is Absolutely Amazing but very few people know of/review/talk about/react to, "General Patton vs The X-Ecutioners" from Mike Patton & The X-Ecutioners. Waiting in anticipation for your reactions to these & other incredible albums! Thank you & keep up the amazing work!
Thank you for the comment and all of the suggestions! I'm looking forward to hearing all of these, I'll definitely plan on Disco Volante next just to finish off all of Mr. Bungle's albums. I'll keep my ears peeled for that secret track you mentioned.
@@mollyesanborn Oh and just to let you know, there IS more Mr. Bungle!!! The albums called "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny" and "The Night THEY Came Home" were released just a few years ago, and are more or less the same album. "The Night THEY Came Home" (the one I have) has almost all of the songs from "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny" (missing only the 1st song, "Grizzly Adams" which is a short instrumental) and has 4 new songs added on! But they're NOT like the other albums. It's more of a throwback to the band's original sound & a re-recording from the first Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo. A lot more Thrash Metal than Experimental. Also, it's not all of the original band members. This version of Mr. Bungle is Mike Patton on Vocals (of course) Trevor Dunn on Bass Trey Spruance on Lead Guitar Adding Dave Lombardo (from Slayer & Fantômas) on Drums And Scott Ian (from Anthrax) on Rhythm Guitar So maybe after you react to "Disco Volante" you could also check out "The Night THEY Came Home" for all the Metalheads & Patton fans! (but PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP could you do the "General Patton vs The X-Ecutioners" before that? More people need to know about this album!!!)
YES!! MOLLY!! I wasn't expecting this to pop up out of nowhere. Thank u...I love this record so much. It's a top 20 albums ever for me. Much love. Thank you.
Saw them live in Chicago on this tour, they were amazing and after the show, Mike Patton came out in front of the venue and hung out with us! Most down to earth dude you'll ever meet, I just remember being surprised at how short he was! ☺️
Thanks a lot, Molly! So many alternative bands of 90's I really love to listen - Mr Bungle, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Deftones - all these are in your beautiful reviews. I'm so happy to be described on your channel, your thoughts are very interesting, there are so many impressions in your words! You're beautiful, Molly❤
I know it’s been a few months since you did this, but just to let you know the mad chanting near the end of Goodbye Sober Day is actually a take on a scene in a documentary film called Baraka. Check it out it’s actually really cool.
I still play this album frequently at work. Can't believe this was '99!! This is a lot more listenable than Disco Volante which was super experimental and has too much 'noise' for casual listening. Some bangers on it here and there though!
check out cardiacs, either "A little man and a house" or "Sing to god" are two great albums with this experimental/prog/circus music style of weirdness.
Disco Volante is the most unhinged that Mr. Bungle ever was. It's hard for me to even say which Mr. Bungle album is my favorite because they all go for similar overall ideas but the sounds they use to achieve those ideas are completely different on each one.
I love this album, you should definately check out live concerts from that time, (especially Bizzare festival) cause they not only played the tracks from California but also California-ized older tracks such as "my ass is on fire" or "Carry stress in the jaw". I love this lineup the most i think, even though Disco Volante is my favourite probably. If you ever listen to that one, be prepared for a wild ride lol.
I'll definitely have to give some of their live performances a watch! And I'll try and get to Disco Volante real soon, I'm excited to hear it. A lot of people keep describing it as quite a crazy album...
@@mollyesanborn yeah, they aren't lying. look at the booklet as well, they have some lovely drawings for each track. Also if you payed a dollar they'd send you additional artwork to glue into the booklet and printed lyric sheets with the "lyrics" for chemical marriage for example. Quite fun to look at cause it just doesn't look like a lyrics sheet haha. also as it's already 2024 here, happy new year!
I was wondering if you’d do another mr bungle reaction and then you check out one of the greatest experimental rock records ever made. Really glad this clicked with you more immediately than self titled. This is a masterpiece huh? :D
Pure genius...every Mr Bungle album was different, California was a perfect genre masher...all hail Patton. You must react to Tomahawk, another Patton project.
The old timey sounds in Robots remind me of cartoons, which means in large part it reminds me of Raymond Scott. If you feel like going down a weird rabbit hole of music, check out his stuff, among other things he provided the score to 120+ Looney Tunes.
Ooh okay, thanks for the suggestion! I know what you mean about sounding like a cartoon, Mr. Bungle's music definitely has that quality to it. It's really quite fun.
Hey Molly, have you ever had the band Hella recommended? Their 1st album "Hold Your Horse Is" or more recently "Tripper" are absolutely nuts! Zach Hill is one of the most insane drummers in the world. Ridiculous math rock ;)
If you haven’t checked out “Disco Volante”, they’re 2nd album, do it soon. It’ll blow your mind…it sounds like a mixture of Loony Tunes Carl Stalling Project along with Middle Eastern flair with a bit of Death Metal to trip u out. I can’t wait to hear you react to that one 😎
Going back to track two. In the late 90s "Ska Swing and retro swing" music was kinda popular. The sound comes from 30s-40s "Swing Jazz". Fun music to listen to btw. Good ear.
Oh thanks for the info! Yeah that swing jazz sound is very prominent on this record, I love that they utilized it so much in their style. Like you said it makes for some fun listening.
This is some Ren & Stimpy stuff definitely not for the easy listener.. Goodbye sober day and Ars Moriendi.. love the Insanity trippy quality of those 🔥🍄
Funny you say that. back in the day (early 2000's) I actually made a mix tape with the Ren and Stimpy theme songs and some Bungle tracks together. They seemed to belong together IMO. I wish I still had those mix tapes.
Hey Molly I recommend watching the unofficial music videos to Retrovertigo and Pink Cigarette. They were made by a fan named Tkan I think. They’re pretty good. Mr. Bungle doesn’t have many music videos. In fact I think they only had one, up until 2020.
Love all of their albums but Disco Volante, their 2nd album, was the one that turned them into my favorite band. I highly recommend checking it out if you've enjoyed their other albums. =)
Yeah they did a great job marrying their experimental side with a really slick sound on this one - I can see people not liking it so much but I think it works really well, and Mike gets plenty of chances to croon too!
YESS!! Finally! I've been waiting a long time for this. Now all you have left is Mr Bungle's final boss: "Disco Volante".
That’s definitely the weirdest, ugliest & most elaborate one. That’s slowly crept up to being my favourite :)
Yay, glad you're enjoying the Mr Bungle reactions! I'll try and get to Disco Volante soon, can't wait to hear it.
@@mollyesanbornI can’t wait, I can’t find anyone on youtube that has done anything more than one song off it and it’s my fav, and my childhood intro to Mr Bungle, absolute insanity
….and I can’t to see her reaction to the end of “Mow Meeshka Mow Skwoz”….she’s gonna jump 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@mollyesanbornI just want to try and be the voice of reason/expectation resetting for Disco Volante, because even as a die hard fan of experimental and avant-garde, that album is boring and just doesn’t bring the magic like the Mr Bungle albums that bookend it, or many other experimental/noise albums you could pursue. Going California first and then back to Disco is gonna be a slog imo. And yes, I’m aware of how often that is hailed as Mike Patton’s best, but I think it was a lot of peoples introduction to that degree of experimental music which is probably why it is so historically beloved. Who knows, you might end up loving it as much as everybody else, but I think the hype surrounding it sets the wrong expectation.
Retrovertigo is unbelievable. Incredible song.
Such a beautiful track! I love Mike Patton's voice on that one too.
My favourite Bungle song ♥
One of my favorite songs, by Mr. Bungle or anyone else.
this is an EASY 10/10, one of the first perfect albums i ever found. theatrecore before theatrecore lmao
Yeah this album fuses SOOOO many styles, yet it never once seemed thrown together. A really well executed album with fantastic vocals and instrumentals.
No it's not a 10/10, the first half of the album is way stronger than the second half.
@@joelbarish I used to feel the same way you do. But I made myself re-listen to "Pink Cigarette" onwards over and over again. Eventually the amazing composition and detail put into fleshing out all those songs was clear to me, and I now honestly prefer the back half of this album to the front.
@@joelbarish Nah, the pacing is amazing.
Absolutely!!!!!
Such a good album. Over 20 years old and still sounds freash and exciting everytime you put it on.
Right?! I thought the same, it sounds somehow retro yet very modern too. Impressive how they achieved that.
@@mollyesanbornyou could even say it’s retroveritgo
FINALLY!!! My favorite Album. 'None of them knew they were robots' is so perfect
I want to see "Disco Volante" review too, it is the most experimental and the craziest album in their discography (maybe the craziest album in rock music), the genres mix and noise effects on this one are absolutely incredible!
Yes, Volante is my favorite. So much good stuff on that one. It's very dark but an amazing album.
Absolutely rocked my world when this album came out. The one-two punch of this and the first Fantômas album... Patton related projects were peak in 99.
Ooh I'm gonna have to give Fantomas a listen now too!
@@mollyesanborn Fantomas is awesome, if you thought Mr. Bungle was weird Fantomas is even weirder
California is an orchestrated masterpiece. Disco Volante is gonna knock your socks off.
Ah California, one of those albums I’ve literally forced upon everyone I know.
Trey Spruance, Mike Patton & Trevor Dunn are all such talented composers who simultaneously don’t take themselves too seriously, which in turn makes Mr Bungle feel so free and elastic. You can definitely hear the influence they had on not just the Nu Metal scene but on all the avant-garde metal that came after them (Zeal & Ardor, Igorrr, Tub Ring, Diablo Swing etc).
It does make me wish that they’d revive the project but the 3 albums we got are all great in their own way to keep the band’s name alive. Plus all the stuff they’ve done on their own is worth checking out anyway: Lovage, Peeping Tom, Secret Chiefs 3 and so on
Also: BA BA BA BA! BA BA BA BA!
That's a really great point you made about how fun and relaxed their music is. Not taking themselves too seriously really gives them the freedom to get extremely creative and experimental on their albums, which is a huge reason why I love this band.
They have revived it (sorta), they rerecorded The Raging Wrath of The Easter Bunny demo a couple years ago, which they made in high school, which I also assume you might know about. Also, from what I've seen there is a chance they're creating new material or rerecording another old demo, Bar posted a video to his instagram story around a week and a half ago with everyone in some sort of studio recording stuff.
@@TheWeezllI never really count that because like you said it’s a re-recording of the demos. As cool as it was to hear Lombardo & Scott on a Mr Bungle album for me the typical thrash sound the album has doesn’t resonate in the same way.
Awesome album, by an awesome band, Fantomas - The Directors Cut is another excellent Mike Patton album. he does incredible covers of classic cinematic theme songs such as The Godfather, The Omen and Twin Peaks Fire Walk Wth Me just to name a few. Always fun watching your reactions Molly.
Yessss! Molly, to be honest, throughout your entire time on this channel, you literally go through all my favorite albums and do not continue to disappoint in your choices of the next albums. Sometimes it looks like you have access to my playlist 😅.
Jokes aside, thanks for this reaction, this album holds a special place in my heart, I wish more people knew about it and could also appreciate the creative genius of Mike and the rest of the guys in the band. Absolutely timeless classic.
P.S. You just have to listen to Lovage, this is another one of Mike Patton's collaborations with other musicians. There's only one album, but it's just a masterpiece, a great combination of trip-hop, lounge and soul, this album is just soaked in romance and flirting. I think you will definitely like it.
Glad I'm getting to all of your favorite albums! We must have a very similar taste in music. Mr Bungle did not disappoint with California, their experimentation across this record is on another level. I don't know of many bands that are this fearless with their music. I'll definitely have to check out Lovage, anything Mike Patton is involved with is usually gold.
LOWKEY i was thinking the same thing i just happen to be into these records at the same time that she listens to them it’s so weird
Yes, Lovage is such a good album
@mollyesanborn
"Sometimes it looks like you have access to my playlist 😅" Same feeling here! And that's making it a very fun and nostalgia-filled experience :) For the record, I'm 38 years old. I will finish my comment by encouraging you to continue listening to Mastodon's discography ; I've seen your review of their first record and I'm pretty sure you're gonna like even more their more recent records. Less "pure" metal, more prog, more fusion of styles, more melody; still the same energy and technical prowess.
Cant wait to see the Disco Volante reaction! For me (and many may not agree) you saved the best for last. The 2 albums you have listened to really have not prepared you for it either, not alot of music out there will.
Totally agree with this comment. DV is best MB album.
Yes, Volante is the best. Chemical Marriage and Violenza Domestica are awesomely spooky tracks. And Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz....such a freakishly good album.
This is one of my favorite albums of all time. Also, many people are not aware of this, but Mike Patton has written and recorded 43 albums throughout the years, so many other great records to explore.
I recommend General Patton vs. The X-Ecutioners, Peeping Tom and Medulla by Bjork.
I love your reaction to this. California is my favourite album from an incredibly gifted band (not just Patton). They really push the boundaries of convention and have inspired many other bands.
If you read the lyrics to "Pink Cigarette" the ending will make more sense. It's essentially the narrator "flatlining." There's a countdown: "There's just five hours left until you'll find me dead." "There's just four hours left until you'll find me dead." Etc. It counts down to "one hour left" and then the next time around, you get the flatlining noise.
About that sound at the end of Pink Cigarette, if you'll look into the lyrics, at the end he starts to repeat phrases like "There's just five hours left until you find me dead, There's just four hours left until you find me dead..." etc with that beeping sound at the background.
I guess it represents the life support machine, and right after the "There's one more hour and then you will find me dead" this sound becomes static, which I think represents the end of his life at that moment. Since this song is about the heartbreak and the end of relationship and his sorrow regarding it, I believe it really makes sence.
Thank you for the explanation, that makes a lot of sense!
pink cigarette is about a man who kills himself because his heart is broken and the women screaming is his lover who finds his body dead! @@mollyesanborn
Yes! It's the sound of a heart monitor flatlining.
And then I always picture Golem II as the narrator's descent into hell/purgatory
'California' makes me long for more of the experimental Bungle as they have turned more to their original thrash roots with the current tour , band, and rerecording of early demo's.
'Goodbye Sober Days' is one of my favorite tracks the band has done. I never got the band/Patton's side of things but have had a friend mention the song does kind of match what goes on in their head and makes them turn to certain substances.
I always kind of felt like the album was kind of a reflection of period of time in California. With the opening track capturing a feel of the California vibe and how it turned and kind of exploded with the last track kind of capturing the feeling of the Manson family unleashing.
Thank you, this is my favorite Mr. Bungle album ❤ always nice to see young people getting into this type of music.
That makes me happy to hear! Thanks for watching. I'm so glad to have finally been introduced to all of these awesome albums through the suggestions I get from all of you :)
my favorite album of all time right here, glad you reacted to it
Yeah this one was so much fun to listen to! Great pick for a favorite album.
solid username youve got there!
Absolutely fantastic album from beginning to end!
I love your insight. I’ve been a Mr. Bungle fan since their debut album. Being a musician myself, I can see you have a very good ear sweetheart.
I appreciate your thoughts ma'am. I enjoy experiencing some of my favourite albums (fnm & mr bungle) through your fresh experience. Growing up with these there's so many layers and nuances to discover and revisit. Looking forward to other FNM older (introduce yourself, the real thing, we care a lot) and newer (album of the year & sol invictus' triumphant return). FNM fans are an open minded bunch but the disgareements between favourites is a great thing. Carry on!
I can totally get why someone wouldn't like this album but I love it. The technical precision here is off the charts
I was attracted to your video, Molly by the title. Mr, Bungle is one iconic band. Founding member Mike Patton, along with Trevor Dunn, Trey Spruance and gang made some exceptional albums.
These guys have also gone on to work with John Zorn, who is my favorite composer, musician, band leader et al. Mr. Patton and Mr. Zorn made 6 albums together in a band called Moonchild. Trey Spruance formed, among other bands, Secret Chiefs 3, and recorded on John Zorn's Tzadik record label. Trevor Dunn has played bass on several Zorn records, in many different bands. All in all, an incredible list of accomplishments by very talented people.
I enjoyed listening to your reaction, very thoughtful, and look forward to seeing more.
Thanks for doing this, you did a great job.
You kept an open mind and really felt your way through the whole album. That’s all a bungle fan can ask.
Good job editing too-
It was a great way to get through the whole album.
I love all their stuff but to me, this album is a masterpiece. The use of different instruments, zither, dulcimer, concertina… And percussion, which you so aptly pointed out. Danny Heifetz and W. Winant make the band for sure -incredible texture, thanks again!
Hell yeah, Molly!! Best part of the week!!!!
Thanks as always for watching!! :)
@@mollyesanborn Thank you for uploading!! You’re lterally the only TH-camr I look forward to watching☺️❤️
Such a great album 😊 The beeping at the end of Pink Cigarette is a heart monitor, just fyi
Thanks for letting me know! Someone else in the comments also mentioned that about the heart monitor sound, makes a lot of sense.
So awesome you checked this out! Praying we see u do Disco Volante soon.
Fantastic album. Love to see you react to some Tomahawk.
Nice vid! You picked up on a lot for your first listen. Sweet Charity was also the track that stuck out to me when I initially listened to the album. But now I think it's Goodbye Sober Day.
Mike Patton has overcome severe mental health issues recently and Mr Bungle have been touring again! Would love to see them live in the UK even though I am more of a Faith No More guy but sadly I think that ship has sailed now! You review some of the best bands. Keep it up! Nick
So cool you did this album! A true gem
11:41
Surprised you didn't catch the flatline!
Great reaction.
Love when you do Bungle.
Seriously can't wait for you to try Meshuggah. You're gonna love how they approach rhythm.
That was wonderful seeing you hear California for the first time. I full on choked up at Pink Cigarette, nearly wept. Beautiful thanks Molly this piece of music is so dear to my heart
One of my favorite all time albums. About as unique as you can get.
Love this album! This was my first Mr. Bungle album. Was always a Faith No More fan, but this is what led me down the Mike Patton rabbit hole! No Regrets!
Can't wait for your review on Disco Volante & your opinion on the song "Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz" (probably my favorite Bungle song, puts my brain in a cartoon!) But please remember that the "Secret Song" (Spy) plays between track 3 "Carry Stress in the Jaw" and track 4 "Desert Search for Techno Allah" (the Secret Song is the 2nd half of track 3)
Then I hope you'll check out the Western/Native American themed album "Anonymous" from Tomahawk
The Cartoon themed album that is track listed for every day in the month of April 2005 "Suspended Animation" from Fantômas
The 1 track album based on Patton's fear of being awake while under surgery, "Delirium Cordia" also from Fantômas
And an album based on a war between Vocals and Turntables that is Absolutely Amazing but very few people know of/review/talk about/react to, "General Patton vs The X-Ecutioners" from Mike Patton & The X-Ecutioners.
Waiting in anticipation for your reactions to these & other incredible albums! Thank you & keep up the amazing work!
Thank you for the comment and all of the suggestions! I'm looking forward to hearing all of these, I'll definitely plan on Disco Volante next just to finish off all of Mr. Bungle's albums. I'll keep my ears peeled for that secret track you mentioned.
@@mollyesanborn Oh and just to let you know, there IS more Mr. Bungle!!!
The albums called "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny" and "The Night THEY Came Home" were released just a few years ago, and are more or less the same album.
"The Night THEY Came Home" (the one I have) has almost all of the songs from "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny" (missing only the 1st song, "Grizzly Adams" which is a short instrumental) and has 4 new songs added on! But they're NOT like the other albums. It's more of a throwback to the band's original sound & a re-recording from the first Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo. A lot more Thrash Metal than Experimental.
Also, it's not all of the original band members. This version of Mr. Bungle is
Mike Patton on Vocals (of course)
Trevor Dunn on Bass
Trey Spruance on Lead Guitar
Adding
Dave Lombardo (from Slayer & Fantômas) on Drums
And
Scott Ian (from Anthrax) on Rhythm Guitar
So maybe after you react to "Disco Volante" you could also check out "The Night THEY Came Home" for all the Metalheads & Patton fans!
(but PRETTY PLEASE WITH SUGAR ON TOP could you do the "General Patton vs The X-Ecutioners" before that? More people need to know about this album!!!)
YES!! MOLLY!! I wasn't expecting this to pop up out of nowhere. Thank u...I love this record so much. It's a top 20 albums ever for me. Much love. Thank you.
Saw them live in Chicago on this tour, they were amazing and after the show, Mike Patton came out in front of the venue and hung out with us! Most down to earth dude you'll ever meet, I just remember being surprised at how short he was! ☺️
Music that teeter totters between theatrical and audio dadaism. Brilliant release by a wonderful band ❤
YOU DID IT!! MY FAVOURITE ALBUM OFF ALL TIME YESSSSSS
Thanks a lot, Molly! So many alternative bands of 90's I really love to listen - Mr Bungle, The Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, Deftones - all these are in your beautiful reviews. I'm so happy to be described on your channel, your thoughts are very interesting, there are so many impressions in your words! You're beautiful, Molly❤
I love this album but haven’t listened to it in years. It’s been great revisiting it with you 👍
Oh my god, you finally went back for Mr Bungle!
I know, finally! This album was such a fun listen, now I'm really looking forward to Disco Volante next.
@@mollyesanborn Disco Volante is such a treat, crazy to say the least.
AYY FIRST I LOVE THIS ALBUM
Nice, thanks for watching! Yeah this album is a lot of fun :D
Pink Cigarette might be my favourite song of all time. I could listen to it all day!
Disco Volante is genius. Impenetrable genius.
Unique in some many ways! What a masterpiece!
I love how there are glimpses of/ explosions into violent Metal. You need to hear Fantomas first record
quote unquote (Travolta) is my fave song by Mr Bungle, still catching up on more tracks. I do like None of them knew they were robots.
I know it’s been a few months since you did this, but just to let you know the mad chanting near the end of Goodbye Sober Day is actually a take on a scene in a documentary film called Baraka. Check it out it’s actually really cool.
I'm crying at Molly's reactions
Disco Volante is a hell of a ride. Love that album
Yaaay!!! My prayers have been answered!
I still play this album frequently at work. Can't believe this was '99!! This is a lot more listenable than Disco Volante which was super experimental and has too much 'noise' for casual listening. Some bangers on it here and there though!
check out cardiacs, either "A little man and a house" or "Sing to god" are two great albums with this experimental/prog/circus music style of weirdness.
Agreed, she definitely needs to check out Cardiacs!
Disco Volante is the most unhinged that Mr. Bungle ever was. It's hard for me to even say which Mr. Bungle album is my favorite because they all go for similar overall ideas but the sounds they use to achieve those ideas are completely different on each one.
Yeah California is the standout and yet Disco Volante is really peak Bungle.
I love Mr Bungle! This is the most radio friendly album, which is saying a lot lol.
I love this album, you should definately check out live concerts from that time, (especially Bizzare festival) cause they not only played the tracks from California but also California-ized older tracks such as "my ass is on fire" or "Carry stress in the jaw".
I love this lineup the most i think, even though Disco Volante is my favourite probably. If you ever listen to that one, be prepared for a wild ride lol.
I'll definitely have to give some of their live performances a watch! And I'll try and get to Disco Volante real soon, I'm excited to hear it. A lot of people keep describing it as quite a crazy album...
@@mollyesanborn yeah, they aren't lying. look at the booklet as well, they have some lovely drawings for each track. Also if you payed a dollar they'd send you additional artwork to glue into the booklet and printed lyric sheets with the "lyrics" for chemical marriage for example. Quite fun to look at cause it just doesn't look like a lyrics sheet haha.
also as it's already 2024 here, happy new year!
That's my all-time favorite record ❤
You're gifted with attentiveness for sound .
Golem II sounds like a Parliament song lost in a nightmare of a 18th-century Italian boy who loves wind-up toys.
Omg, that was some A-grade top class editing on the song Vanity Fair!! (ISWYDT) Bravo!!! 😉😆👍
Glad you revisited Mr. Bungle
Molly I love you!
Aw thanks! :)
California is a tribute to/ spoof of many genres representing CA there even a rockabilly song
Is that a DVD of The Core? Hell yeah.
It sure is ;)
Yay you did it!
Theres a really interesting music video for Pink Cigarette, should definitely do a quick reaction to that. It's pretty wild!
This album is phenomenal! I LOVE Vanity Fair! Check out the lyrics. The subject matter is really twisted! Can't wait for Disco Volante! 💓🤘
I haven't heard this album in so long. Such a fun album.
A perfect album... great reaction. Thanks
I was wondering if you’d do another mr bungle reaction and then you check out one of the greatest experimental rock records ever made. Really glad this clicked with you more immediately than self titled. This is a masterpiece huh? :D
pink cigarette is my fav bungle song, patton deliveries so much in it
Pure genius...every Mr Bungle album was different, California was a perfect genre masher...all hail Patton. You must react to Tomahawk, another Patton project.
The old timey sounds in Robots remind me of cartoons, which means in large part it reminds me of Raymond Scott. If you feel like going down a weird rabbit hole of music, check out his stuff, among other things he provided the score to 120+ Looney Tunes.
Ooh okay, thanks for the suggestion! I know what you mean about sounding like a cartoon, Mr. Bungle's music definitely has that quality to it. It's really quite fun.
Hey Molly, have you ever had the band Hella recommended? Their 1st album "Hold Your Horse Is" or more recently "Tripper" are absolutely nuts! Zach Hill is one of the most insane drummers in the world. Ridiculous math rock ;)
Would love to see a reaction to There’s No 666 In Outer Space!
If you haven’t checked out “Disco Volante”, they’re 2nd album, do it soon. It’ll blow your mind…it sounds like a mixture of Loony Tunes Carl Stalling Project along with Middle Eastern flair with a bit of Death Metal to trip u out. I can’t wait to hear you react to that one 😎
I could listen to Mike Patton sing the phone book. That said, he's got a whole album that is in Italian and it's 🔥🔥🔥
Going back to track two. In the late 90s "Ska Swing and retro swing" music was kinda popular. The sound comes from 30s-40s "Swing Jazz". Fun music to listen to btw. Good ear.
Oh thanks for the info! Yeah that swing jazz sound is very prominent on this record, I love that they utilized it so much in their style. Like you said it makes for some fun listening.
@@mollyesanborn I think the whole swing thing evolved into the Rockabilly scene.
Yooo i love this album!!
I cant wait for you to do Tomahawk and Fantomas Patton bands.
This is some Ren & Stimpy stuff definitely not for the easy listener..
Goodbye sober day and Ars Moriendi.. love the Insanity trippy quality of those 🔥🍄
Funny you say that. back in the day (early 2000's) I actually made a mix tape with the Ren and Stimpy theme songs and some Bungle tracks together. They seemed to belong together IMO. I wish I still had those mix tapes.
@@jasonmartinez4987 nice 😁
ahh 2001 i was jamming this in highschool on my cd walkman brings back memories
-you should do MALICE MIZER-merveilles ...every track is a banger
I bought this album when it came out and still listen to it regularly. The antidote to apathy.
One of the best albums ever bar none thanks for reacting 🎉
Hey Molly I recommend watching the unofficial music videos to Retrovertigo and Pink Cigarette. They were made by a fan named Tkan I think. They’re pretty good. Mr. Bungle doesn’t have many music videos. In fact I think they only had one, up until 2020.
Great Review...👍
Retrovertigo is an absolute masterpiece
pink cigarette is a masterpiece.
you should check it's video, made by a fan.
it's another masterpiece.
The video for Retrovertigo with Richard James (Aphex Twin) is classic. BTW, when is the reaction to Aphex Twin?
BUNGLEFEVER!!!!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Love all of their albums but Disco Volante, their 2nd album, was the one that turned them into my favorite band. I highly recommend checking it out if you've enjoyed their other albums. =)
I had recently just discovered the artist Kim Dracula his first album just came out it's almost like a modern day Mr bungle
There's a bit of the Beach Boys in the mix vocally... It is California 👍🏻👍🏻🤪
Nice. Great album
Yeah I loved this record! They blend sooooo many different styles together.
Disco Volante is a tough first listen (even for a fan). Makes the first and third albums seem like pop. Just a heads up!
Disco Volante is also worth a listen. It was released between the first album and this one and is probably the most... eccentric.
My favorite album by Mr bungle. The air-conditioned nightmare is so fucking good
Greatest Album Ever! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yeah they did a great job marrying their experimental side with a really slick sound on this one - I can see people not liking it so much but I think it works really well, and Mike gets plenty of chances to croon too!
The "oldie's flare" is the intentional Beach Boys influence.