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Eureka, California, United States (1985 – 2004)

Mr. Bungle was a avant-garde/experimental rock group from Eureka, California, United States. The band was formed in 1985 while the members were still in high school and was named after a children educational film. Mr. Bungle released four demo tapes in the mid to late 1980s before being signed to Warner Bros. Records and releasing three full-length studio albums between 1991 and 1999. The band toured in 2000 to support their last album but as of 2004 is considered disbanded.

Although Mr. Bungle went through several line up changes early in their career, the longest serving members were vocalist Mike Patton, guitarist Trey Spruance, bassist Trevor Dunn, drummer Danny Heifetz, and Clinton McKinnon on saxophone and woodwinds.

Mr. Bungle was known for its distinctive musical traits, often cycling through several musical genres within the course of a single song. Many of its songs had an unconventional structure and utilized a wide array of instruments and samples. Live shows often featured members dressing up and an array of cover songs. An ongoing feud with Red Hot Chili Peppers front man Anthony Kiedis escalated in the late 1990s, with Kiedis removing Mr. Bungle from a number of large music festivals in Europe and Australasia.

Despite the fact that it was signed to a major record label, the band never experienced significant commercial success during its lifetime and only released one music video. Nevertheless, Mr. Bungle was critically acclaimed with All music referring to them as “among the most talented rock instrumentalists”.
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  • Mukey-M

    i still rate disco volante as one of the most disturbing non-visual experience in my life

    10 May 2:17am Reply

  • Timitzi

    Agreed, Maximum. After a huge count of album listens, I still find 'California' their most impressive work - The whole palette of different sound colours has been expanded on that one, the compositions are genial and Patton's voice is at its finest. I consider it their magnum opus, by far. Maybe it's because I'm a fan of more coherent 'poppy' music, but something about it just grabs me and never lets go.

    6 May 12:45pm Reply

  • MaximumPezcore

    I'm still not entirely grabbed in by Disco Volante and it's been years. I understand the music, it's not that it's hard for my brain to grasp onto like it used to be, it's just that I can't find a terrible lot of reason to return to it outside of some tracks. Is it a bad album? Oh definitely not, it's unique as all hell, but it's just never been an album I could obsess over.

    4 May 11:49pm Reply

  • EasyModeDX

    Thank you, I think you may consider it a grower, as if I listen to it once then listen to it again I'll notice certain things I didn't in the previous listen, so it takes a while to grasp the album, moreover the album has that fleeting personality. it may have too much to offer to take in at first, but it is very rewarding at long-term. I confess I clinged to the album immediately since I'm into weird mixes of genres and overall weirdness, but this one sounded natural as opposed to other . Not to say california is a bad record by any means, it's more mature, and grounded, but I must confess I perfer Disco's immaturity and volatility... guess that's how subjective things are in the end.

    4 May 2:10pm Reply

  • Shaunography

    @EasyModeDX wonderful explanation of Disco Volante. Couldn't agree more. During my first listen I'd be lying if I said I truely enjoyed it, however there was something there which was urging me to listen to it again. and again. and again. until finally I was addicted. And now I can say that not many other albums have had such an impact on my music taste than Disco Volante. Regarding California's popularity on this site - the top ten tracks are all from that album... so yeah, its their most popular. People just tag things badly.

    2 May 3:23pm Reply

  • EasyModeDX

    well, the band is certainly very influential and ahead of their time in a way so it's understandable double post srry.

    2 May 11:07am Reply

  • EasyModeDX

    "S/T: 295,569, Disco Volante: 133,033, California: 134,371" That's mildly surprising considering California their most accessible and cohesive effort. Disco Volante will always be my favorite and their most experimental record. The first time I listened to it nothing sticked to my mind, yet i just couldn't help thinking " I don't know what I just listened to, but I loved it!" it may be a bit of a hit or miss approach they took with it, but it gave off a feelingfrom the devilish instrumentation, to the misterious samples and odd atmosphere, that these weren't just quirks, but the band's most comfortable spot, which tends to put many other bands that attempt a simillar sound to shame since it normally comes out as forced.

    2 May 11:04am Reply

  • p-hop

    Ars Moriendi is probably my favorite track by them.

    23 Apr 8:12am Reply

  • ikd-sj

    =ars moriendi= AMAZING! (･ω･∪)

    13 Apr 9:22am Reply

  • davegahan13

    http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Doomed+Fate

    7 Apr 1:42pm Reply

  • trsmecp

    I have a friend with access to soundscan numbers. I find this interesting. This is to date, American sales only. Album sales - S/T: 295,569, Disco Volante: 133,033, California: 134,371

    5 Apr 4:30pm Reply

  • Obzedat

    Yes they are.

    29 Mar 3:26pm Reply

  • Himelnator

    Is it just me is System of a down a watered down nu metal rip off of Mr. Bungle?

    28 Mar 4:50am Reply

  • da1212914

    karensmells.bandcamp.com

    9 Mar 9:45pm Reply

  • JBThazard

    I think we all need to admit that there will never be any definite consensus on what their best album is. Though California (which happens to be my least favorite by far) is very clearly their most popular simply due to its accessibility, not necessarily for its quality. However, if you're not prone to experimental music, start with that one anyway.

    9 Mar 9:32pm Reply

  • jakobdorof

    California is infernal. listen to Cornelius' Fantasma, or best of all Self's Breakfast With Girls, to hear the whole modernized '66 Brian WIlson thing done right...

    4 Mar 11:25pm Reply

  • LeandroPaz

    EGG!!!!!!

    27 Feb 1:23am Reply

  • avantish

    Solitude of Prime Numbers & Laborintus II are duds? Wow! Patton fans are a weird bunch.. If its not your cup of tea that is fine, but at least appreciate how mature Patton is getting as of late. Solitude and Laborintus are far from duds.. Bungle is dead, accept it.

    7 Feb 6:00pm Reply

  • TrixRabbi

    Well, it took six years but I finally appreciate Disco Volante. And it's fucking awesome.

    4 Feb 1:20am Reply

  • avantish

    v Patton fading away? You havent been paying much attention then. Mondo Cane, Laborintus II, Soundtracks, Faith No More Reunion, Tomahawk & Moonchild (And Fantômas still asleep, but only to be awakened, when we least expect it).. He's only getting better is what im trying to say here.

    3 Feb 6:58pm Reply
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