With Mike Pattons long awaited Mondo Cane album now released (in some countries, why do some countries have to wait longer?) here is a review from OC Weekly

Opening with stormy sound effects on "Il Cielo Una Stanza," Patton's impeccable string section slowly unfurls, allowing his vocals the freedom to soar with a mix of tongue-rolling romanticism and soulful howls. Most importantly, nothing Patton sings on the record sounds forced-like he's trying too hard to inject his style into every square inch of the songs. Instead, he allows the orchestra equal ability to shine throughout the record.

Patton is at his best on songs like "Che Notte" and "L'Urlo Negro" resurrecting his maniacal and dynamic vocal style that evokes decades of front man experience in the metal world. Patton also enjoys the use of a low, gravelly growl that brims with character, comedy and even a little bit of Broadway theatrics.

One of the great things about this record is that it reminds us of how Patton's vocals can go from Satanic to sensual at the drop of a dime. Whether he's romancing your the pants off with the seductive vibrato on his rendition of Ennio Morricone's "Deep Deep Down" or playing coy and cautious (not typical adjectives ascribed to the Freak King) on "Ti Offre Da Bere," Patton's voice can do it all, and then some.
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