Midlife Crisis
"Midlife Crisis" | ||||
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Single by Faith No More | ||||
from the album Angel Dust | ||||
B-side |
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Released | May 25, 1992[1] | |||
Studio | Coast Recorders, Brilliant (San Francisco, California) | |||
Genre | Alternative metal | |||
Length | 4:22 | |||
Label | Slash | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Matt Wallace | |||
Faith No More singles chronology | ||||
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"Midlife Crisis" is a song by American
Music and lyrics
"Midlife Crisis" is an alternative metal song,[2] which incorporates progressive rock and hip hop elements.[3]
Mike Patton has denied that the song is about having a
Production
During production, the song was given the working title of "Madonna";
Music video
The video for this song was directed by Kevin Kerslake, who also directed their shoestring video for the song "Everything's Ruined". The version on the Who Cares a Lot?: The Greatest Videos collection is uncensored and contains shots during the bridge which show a man being stretched by four horses (alluding to an old punishment for regicide, known as "quartering") – the censored version uses additional shots of choirboys running to a large cross instead. Singer Mike Patton can also be seen dancing around holding a spade.
For the video, the sound mix of this song is slightly different than the album version (on certain promotional releases it is referred to as 'The Scream Mix'). For the DVD re-release of Who Cares a Lot?: The Greatest Videos, the album version of the song is used instead, with the accommodating edits made.
Appearances and covers
"Midlife Crisis" has featured on the soundtrack for the videogames
The song has been covered on
It was covered by American rock band
In 2021, ex-Korn drummer David Silveria's band Breaking in a Sequence included a cover of "Midlife Crisis" on their debut EP.
Track listings
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Midlife Crisis" (The Scream Mix) | Patton |
| 3:55 |
2. | "Jizzlobber" |
| Martin | 6:39 |
3. | "Crack Hitler" | Patton |
| 4:39 |
4. | "Midnight Cowboy" | Instrumental | Barry | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Midlife Crisis" | Patton |
| 4:24 |
2. | "Jizzlobber" |
| Martin | 6:39 |
3. | "As the Worm Turns" (re-recording) | Mosely |
| 2:38 |
Personnel
- Mike Patton – vocals, samples
- Billy Gould – bass guitar
- Jim Martin – guitar
- Roddy Bottum – keyboards
- Mike Bordin – drums
Charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[9] | 31 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10] | 9 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[11] | 39 |
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[12] | 77 |
European Hot 100 Singles (Music & Media)[13] | 61 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[14] | 32 |
Ireland (IRMA)[15] | 13 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] | 36 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[17] | 32 |
10 | |
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[19] | 1 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[20] | 32 |
See also
- Number-one modern rock hits of 1992
References
- ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. May 23, 1992. p. 19.
- ^ Terich, Jeff; Blyweiss, Adam (October 3, 2012). "10 Essential Alternative Metal Singles". Treblezine. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- About.com. Archived from the originalon October 7, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
- ^ a b Q30 on the FAQ on the Faith No More website
- ^ The Making of Angel Dust. MTV. Retrieved February 26, 2008.
- ^ "Faith No More FAQ, Q32". FNM.com. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ^ Q40 on the FAQ on the Faith No More website
- ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET – MASTODON, DISTURBED Featured On 'Covered, A Revolution In Sound'". Roadrunner Records. January 13, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2015.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Top RPM Singles: Issue 1958." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9, no. 25. June 20, 1992. p. 17. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Faith No More". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More – Midlife Crisis". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ^ "Faith No More Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
- ^ "Faith No More Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2016.
External links
- AllMusic cassette single page
- AllMusic CD single page