Peeping Tom (band)

Peeping Tom
Mike Patton and Rahzel performing at Lollapalooza
Background information
Origin	San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres	Experimental rock experimental pop avant-pop trip hop alt-pop alternative hip hop hip hop alt R&B
Years active	2000–2007
Labels	Ipecac
Members	Mike Patton

Peeping Tom were an American rock project led by Mike Patton, active between 2000 and 2007. They released one eponymous album and three singles on Ipecac Recordings. The project featured a rotating cast of musicians, including Amon Tobin, Massive Attack, Dub Trio, Odd Nosdam, Norah Jones, Bebel Gilberto, Dan the Automator, Rahzel, and Kool Keith.

Peeping Tom has been called Patton's most mainstream-accessible work since his days with Faith No More.^[1]

History

The Peeping Tom project was conceived in 2000 by singer Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk)^[2] and named after the 1960 film of the same name.^[3] Work on the self-titled album began in 2000, but it was delayed six years due to Patton's recording and touring work with his numerous other projects.^{[citation needed]} Additionally, around this time, he collaborated with Björk on her 2004 album, Medúlla, and acted in the film Firecracker. The album was finally released in 2006, through Patton's own label, Ipecac Recordings.

The entire record was written by Patton together with various collaborators, including Norah Jones ("Sucker"), Kool Keith ("Getaway"), and Massive Attack ("Kill the DJ").^[4]

The first single was "Mojo", which featured Dan the Automator and Rahzel.^[5] It was accompanied by a music video featuring Danny DeVito, Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, and Rachel Hunter.

In 2023, Ipecac published the single "Pre-School Love Affair", which had previously been a B-side on "Mojo".^[6]

Musical style and influences

Peeping Tom's music encompasses rock,^[7][8][9] heavy metal,^[7] experimental pop,^[10] pop,^[7][8][9] trip hop,^[11][12][9] alternative hip hop,^[13] underground hip hop,^[12] and hip hop.^{[7][8][14][15]}

Collaborators

• Rahzel
• Dan the Automator
• Kool Keith
• Doseone
• Norah Jones
• Bebel Gilberto
• Massive Attack
• Dub Trio
• Jel
• Odd Nosdam
• Amon Tobin
• Kid Koala
• Mike Relm
• Imani Coppola
• Butterscotch
• Rob Swift
• DJ Z-Trip
• DJ Quest
• DJ D-Sharp
• Dale Crover

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US [16]	US Heat. [16]	US Ind. [16]	AUS [17]	BEL (FL) [18]	BEL (WA) [18]	FIN [19]	FRA [20]	NOR [21]	UK [22]
2006	Peeping Tom Released: May 30, 2006 Label: Ipecac Formats: CD, LP	103	1	3	12	34	86	31	115	22	136
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Singles

Year	Song	Peak chart positions	Album
		US Alt. [16]
2006	"Mojo"	40	Peeping Tom
2007	"We're Not Alone"	—
2023	"Pre-School Love Affair"	—	"Mojo" B-side
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

Music videos

• "Mojo" (2006)

References

1. "Peeping Tom – Peeping Tom". Allmusic. Metacritic. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
2. "Mike Patton, Peeping Tom are still looking for a hook". chicagotribune.com. August 21, 2021. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
3. "Mike Patton, his own private universe". nzherald.co.nz. May 26, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
4. "Patton Goes Pop with Peeping Tom". billboard.com. February 21, 2006. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
5. "Peeping Tom". billboard.com. June 15, 2006. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
6. "Peeping Tom Digitally Release B-Side Track "Pre-School Love Affair"". theprp.com. October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
7. Raposa, David (September 13, 2006). "Peeping Tom". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
8. Staff (June 5, 2006). "Peeping Tom". Blabbermouth. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
9. Monger, James Christopher. "Peeping Tom Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
10. Grischow, Chad (May 17, 2012). "Peeping Tom – Peeping Tom". IGN. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
11. Speter, Tiana (August 5, 2020). "Vinyl review: "Peeping Tom" (Peeping Tom)". The Soundcheck. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
12. Leveer (2006). "Peeping Tom". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
13. Collar, Cammila. "Peeping Tom Review". AllMusic. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
14. Schiller, Mike (May 31, 2006). "Peeping Tom: Peeping Tom". PopMatters. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
15. Fitzpatrick, Kevin (June 12, 2006). "Peeping Tom". Scene Point Blank. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
16. Peak chart positions in the United States:
    • "Peeping Tom > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
    • "Peeping Tom Album & Song Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
17. "Discography Peeping Tom". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
18. Peak chart positions in Belgium:
    • "Discografie Peeping Tom" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
    • "Discographie Peeping Tom" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
19. "Discography Peeping Tom". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
20. "Discographie Peeping Tom" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
21. "Discography Peeping Tom". Hung Medien. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
22. Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: Rodney P. – The Pussycat Dolls". Zobbel. Retrieved August 7, 2010.

External links

• Peeping Tom discography at Discogs
• Allmusic: Biography