The Real Thing got picked for the original 1001 list but I suspect that was primarily for the single Epic (what is it? It's it). By my assessment, Angel Dust is the more cohesive and consistent album of the two. Compared to the middling rap and funk metal parts of The Real Thing, Angel Dust incorporates those elements more tastefully into an album that has a nice sheen of polish that really makes Faith No More shine. In essence, it is everything good about alternative metal and has very few weak parts. Those boys really cooked up something scrumptious, eh? CONTEDER FOR THE LIST: Yes. Replace The Real Thing with this.