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A Small Victory
Rock · 1992 · 4 tracks

A Small Victory

Faith No More

A cinematic collision of triumphant synth-pop and gritty alternative rock, capturing the hollow feeling of a minor win through soaring melodies and jagged remixes.

August 3, 1992 · Slash

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A Small Victory is a masterclass in the 'ironic anthem.' While the title suggests a celebration, the music is steeped in a beautiful, shimmering melancholy that feels more like a sunset than a sunrise. The core track is one of Faith No More's most melodic offerings, anchored by a soaring synthesizer line that evokes the cinematic grandeur of Ennio Morricone. Mike Patton delivers a vocal performance that balances earnest crooning with a subtle, mocking edge, perfectly capturing the lyrical theme of a success that doesn't quite satisfy.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
01
A Small Victory (R‐Evolution 23 (Full Moon) mix edit)
3:53
02
A Small Victory (R‐Evolution 23 (Full Moon) mix)
7:22
03
A Small Victory (Sundown mix)
5:26
04
A Small Victory (Sundown instrumental mix)
6:00
Moments Worth Listening For
The dramatic swell of the opening synth strings that sounds like a spaghetti western set in a neon city.
The way the R-Evolution 23 remix strips the guitars to reveal a pulsing, hypnotic dance floor skeleton.
The jarring transition into the raw, punk energy of the Dead Kennedys cover Let's Lynch the Landlord.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does A Small Victory sound next to the rest of Faith No More's catalogue?

Golden Hour+3.9σ

Golden Hour saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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