Fantomas - any good?

[belgarath68]

Hey, I've been lurking around this forum for a month or so, but didn't really want to join because I actually didn't own an Opeth album (*gasp*!) Anyway, I bought Still Life (along with Pink Floyd's Meddle) the other week and I'm very impressed.

...Now that that's out of the way, I was talking to a friend of mine about a band called Fantomas. I checked allmusic, and they seem pretty good (Delirium Cordia sounds like it would be awesome), but I was just wondering what your opinions were.

 

[Sadguru]

not my thing at all, but some truly enjoy it. Guess I'm not helping much do I...

 

[CAIRATH]

I can't stand Mike Patton and any project he has ever been involved in.

 

[Peachy]

Fantomas is garbage. The kind of thing you listen to so you can tell other people you listen to it and they can be impressed.

 

[Powers]

Actaully even though i think Patton is genius, these guys simply aren't as good as you'd expect.

On paper? Genius. In practice? Dissapointing.

 

[Keith!]

I never got Fantomas, even after loads of people told me it's soooo amazing.

 

[Shapeless)))]

I had Suspended Animation running in my mp3 player a few weeks, I thought it was allright.

 

[belgarath68]

Yeah? Well maybe I'll just borrow it off my friend when/if he gets it then.

 

[Alex78]

in my opinion: unlistenable.
I only know the first album, though. it's fun for like ten minutes, then it gets annoying. it's impressive what Patton can do with his voice though (imo)

 

[the_drip]

hmm, I do'nt mind'em or Mike Patton...but they're not worth beign obsessed over like so many ppl seem to do.

 

[derbeder]

the first album is really weird and entertaining (taken in small doses). it's worth checking out at least. if you enjoy that one, you might also like the director's cut.

 

[Sexy_Grandpa]

I reckon Fantomas are amazing...The Directors Cut and Delerium Cordia are clear masterpieces in my opinion.

 

[affinityband]

Ya i like fantomas, i really enjoy listening to it as it pretty much has everything in one song. Keeps my attention to be quite honest.

 

[Kenneth R.]

I can't stand Mike Patton and any project he has ever been involved in.

same here. i have no idea why people obsess over him.

 

[affinityband]

i feel the same about Dan Swano to be completely honest.

 

[Opethian666]

I have a Patton barbecue.

 

[CAIRATH]

Patton is a brilliant movie though.

 

[worldwide_suicide]

Patton is a genius and Fantômas is just as amazing as any of his other projects.

I recommend Director's Cut and Suspended Animation.

 

[Seance]

seems like Fantômas has certain novelty moments and that's about it

I've come to find out I've pretty much disliked everything Patton-related that I've heard thus far except for 5 or so Mr. Bungle songs

 

[soundave]

Getting through Delirium Cordia is an exercise in mental fortitude. IMO it doesn't go anywhere and doesn't take advantage of Mike Patton's talent.