California

Mike Patton and his cohorts traded their abrasive, avant-garde metal roots for a bizarre, technicolor journey through surf rock, doo-wop, and lounge pop. It stands as a masterclass in musical whiplash, somehow making a seamless transition from haunting Hawaiian melodies to chaotic, dissonant thrash in the blink of an eye.

Recorded during the late nineties and released on Warner Bros., the production is surprisingly lush and cinematic, reflecting a deep obsession with mid-century Hollywood aesthetics. The band utilized an expansive array of unconventional instruments and studio techniques to craft a sound that feels like a fever dream of the West Coast.