California

Just to screw with the press, Bungle has turned down another path and gone out on a jazz/swing tangent. Even my wife found it remarkably listenable.

Much more mellow on the whole than the debut or Disco Volante, it's still just as twisted. The Zorn influence is still strong, but tempered by a Branford Marsalis sensibility. Tracks like RetroVertigo, None of them Knew They Were Robots, Pink Cigarette are fine vehicles for showcasing Patton's vocal range and they are sick and twisted to boot (a la RV from the Angel Dust album). If you hated the first two albums, you should still give this one a try, as it's wildly differnt and reflects a much more mature musicianship and composition. If you're like me, and LOVED the first two albums, this one will simply solidify your appreciation for this particular brand of insanity.