Mondo cane
Of all the words that could be used to describe the inimitable Mike Patton, “accessible” is hardly the first to come to mind. But any fanboy worth his weight in Mr. Bungle bootlegs will testify that beneath the weirdness for weird’s sake, the animalistic grunts, and the lyrics about bedding down with Betty Crocker,…
Discover Mondo Cane by Mike Patton released in 2010. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Musically, there's not much ground that Mike Patton hasn't covered, and yet it was with a pang of delicious surprise that we welcomed the news of Mondo Cane: an ambitious project to reinterpret '50s & '60s Italian pop songs with the backing of a 30-piece orchestra and choir.
Less a musician than a kind of gonzo multi-specialty clearinghouse, Mike Patton has ensured career stability by turning himself into a commodity.
The idea of Mike Patton grafting his Bowie warble to Italian golden oldies arranged for a 40-piece orchestra and choir should not surprise anyone.
Mike Patton - Mondo Cane review: Free of puke noises and sung almost exclusively in Italian, Mondo Cane reminds us that, if nothing else, Mike Patton can still carry a tune.