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The More Mature of Their Albums
This cd is a definte departure from the earlier Beat cds. The earlier cds are more where the Fine Young Cannibals went back to, while this cd marks the beginning of General Public. The songs "Save it for Later" and "I Confess" are two of their best, but lack the wildness of the quintessential Beat style that Fine Young Cannibals recaptured. This, oddly, is the best Beat cd. Odd because it seems an accident in the face of the break-up of the band that followed its making. It has a refined Jazz feel with the marked Beat raggee sound forced on it, as opposed to the other albums which have it just the other way around. Out of all the albums that The Beat, The Fine Young Cannibals, or General Public made this, I think, will survive the test of time.

One of Beat's Best...
This c.d. is absolutley astounding ! From the first track to the last there is not a single flop or disappointment; Even the album cover conveys a sense of coolness and sophistication. I had only heard the name English Beat growing up but never ventured to listen to their music thinking it was another heavy-synth new romantic band by it's name alone. Now, I am glad I've heard them ! Their mixture of ska, reggae, pop, and a few other styles will surely capture any avid music collector's attention. Also, the vocals of the lead singer are very reminiscent of Colin Hay's from Men At Work (another '80s great group). Although the album originally was released in 1982 I can see or hear why it firmly stands up to the test of time !

One of my all time favorites
I loved this CD since college, when it was just vinyl. I'm listening to it today in my office, and it just really stands the test of time. The lyrics are so clever and the beats interesting. Really, how many times have we all "done too much of both types of w(h)ining"

Highly recommended! A great 80s classic.

Classic English Beat
The best songs are the poppy ones that you know already ("Save it for later", "I Confess") but the other tracks are pretty solid. Not as great as "Whap'pen" or the first album (name escapes me), but good none the less. If you only buy one English Beat album, buy one of the first two or the greatest hits album. If you're a fan and already have the others, buy this one to complete your set.

To Beat this, You better beat me first
If there is a better overall cd by the Beat i dont know what it is. This is actually one of the best cd's ever, by anyone save perchance Debbie Gibson or Tiffany (hardy har har). Thats not subjective opinion either thats objective fact. My grandpa agrees. On the real though this is the serious a$$kicker with great songs like Jeanette and the untouchable Save it for later. Please. Plus it feature toasting by Pato Banton - buy it just for that if for no oher reason. ... Read more

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General Public's debut is arguably the ska supergroup's best work. Fresh out of the English Beat, Dave Wakeling recruited vocal partner Ranking Roger, as well as bassist Horace Panter (the Specials), keyboardist Mickey Billingham (Dexy's Midnight Runners), and veteran sax man Saxa for this set of shiny pop that is virtually all as infectious as the album's Top 40 hit, "Tenderness." Sure, the English Beat's best grooves found their way into the Fine Young Cannibals, but Wakeling and Roger's breathless vocals and undeniable hooks still shine on this undervalued album. --Bill Forman ... Read more

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80's Music At It's Best
This CD sure takes me back to my high school days, when videos were creative and music was fun. "Tenderness" - I love that song. "Are You Leading Me On" is another hot one. Lyrically and musically fun.

too damn good not to have
I came of age in the eighties, and this is one of the albums I cut my teeth on. This is smart power pop on par with Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson, with ska inflections that will make your leg twitch. In fact, the toughest thing about listening to this album is figuring out whether to groove to the music or soak up the lyrics. I would give it five stars, but there are a few weaker tracks. But 'Never you done that','Tenderness', and 'Where's the line' make up for those. If you like ska, eighties music, or good, smart lyrics, I STRONGLY recommend "All The Rage".

Uff da!
I bought this, listened to it and now wish to sell it. It's not the quality of the English Beat that's for sure. You might like to have it as a novelty item.

Excelent
I Love this msic because it reminds my age between 14 and 17 years old in college

UNSATISFIED
I WOULDN'T KNOW I NEVER GOT MY CD AND ITS BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS ... Read more

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The major-label debut from ska punks Save Ferris isn't exactly a classic, but it is a lot of fun. There's no middle-ground reaction to their cover of "Come On Eileen"; everyone seems to either love it or hate it. If you're in the latter group, skip it and listen to "The World Is New," "Superspy," "Goodbye," and "Little Differences." Save Ferris are at their best when they're up-tempo, and fortunately there are plenty of up-tempo songs on this album, peppered with catchy hooks, the requisite horns, and Monique Powell's considerable voice (one of Save Ferris's major strengths). While not fantastic, It Means Everything is a promising album, with several moments that verge on brilliance. --Genevieve Williams ... Read more

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WUHOO!
Review For album "It Means Everything" by Save Ferris.

I love this album because it has nothing but ska and swing in it. It's allot of fun to listen to, dance to or just chill to and I really recommend this for anyone who likes swing or Ska. Save Ferris is a fairly new band but they hit it off right away and I even saw them in concert and they were really good. The reason I bought this CD is because my older brother liked "Come On Eileen" so much. But after listening to the rest of the CD I "discovered" that all the other ones are really good too. Most of them are upbeat and fast but there are a few slow ones too. This is good because you can listen to it anytime you want. Other good songs are "S.P.A.M." and "It Means Everything". I really recommend this CD for anyone who has any sense of taste in music, good is an understatement.

Cool Cd; but not ska
People often mistake this blend of music for ska. A few songs have a few ska elements in them, but for the most part, this cd is indie/pop/swing. If you want ska (modern ska, not the real, old ska), listen to bands like the Toasters or the Aquabats. Save Ferris's big song on this cd is "Come on Eileen," but there are a couple other good ones, like "Nobody But Me" or "Under 21." They're sort of like Reel Big Fish, but more swing-like. If you're into that kind of music, this is worth the money. But, if you're a fan of real ska, you'll be disappointed.

Excellent CD
I love ska/punk music, but I think I enjoy the vocals on this CD more than anything else. The group's lead singer, Monique, is outstanding. She is quite possibly the best singer I've ever had the pleasure to hear. Her voice is very powerful and she has excellent range. The rest of the group compliments her work very well on this CD. My favorite tracks are Superspy, Come On Eileen, and Goodbye (my personal favorite). The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because -- at least in my opinion -- it's not one of those CD's where EVERY track is a great song. Still, it's definitely a good buy.

Fun Lyrics and Fast Paced Songs With Punk Edge!!!
I bought this cd after listening to the "10 Things I Hate About You" soundtrack about 100 times. Save Ferris sang the song "I Know" and I absolutely loved it, so I bought this cd on a whim. I am definitely glad that I did! This cd is filled with fun, edgy songs, and infused with great lyrics and awesome brass sections that make you want to get up and dance. Some of my favorites on the cd include "Lies,"The world is new," and their fast and peppy remake of the classic "Come on Eileen." For anyone who loves ska and punk with a strong female lead singer, I definitely recommend this cd and Save Ferris!!!!!

Yummy-yummy-chewy-chewy
My father calls this my "yummy-yummy-chewy-chewy" music, but it's a good peppy workout CD, or a good "dance-around-in-your-underwear-singing-in-a-hairbrush" CD. Or is that just me? ... Read more

Album Description

Tomas Kalnoky, sole songwriter of CATCH 22’s cult classic "Keasbey Nights" formed STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO two years ago with original CATCH 22 members Josh Ansley and Jamie Egan. "Everything Goes Numb" is a natural progression of "Keasbey Nights" showcasing not only energetic horn parts and fabulous harmonizing vocals, but intelligent lyrics focusing on the angstridden lives of young adults.

The anticipation for new work from Tomas has snowballed over the last two years. Hungry fans will finally have the opportunity to hear the material that they have been waiting for. Kalnoky’s songwriting has had an incredibly significant impact on ska’s biggest sub genre, ska-punk. "Everything Goes Numb" will quickly become an underground classic and must have album for all fans of horn rock.

"Keasbey Nights" is also an important CD when examining the evolution of ska. Kalnoky’s songwriting was revolutionary in that he successfully combined the upbeat, reggae ska style with faster in-your-face punk. ... Read more

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THE BEST
Streetlight Manifesto released this CD last December, formed from a couple guys from Catch 22 and others. Truly the "All-Star" ska band, they shine on "Everything Goes Numb" with incredible bass lines, mind blowin' horn arrangements, head-spinning speed and just their overall SICK TALENT. The vocals are extremely entertaining and their lyrics are very catchy. If you would like to get a feel for ska, BUY THIS CD. This is an amazing album from an amazing band. Even if you don't enjoy it at first (which would be pretty rare), keep listening to it and you will LOVE IT!! Streetlight is in my TOP 5 best modern bands w/ Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band and Reel Big Fish. THIS CD IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!
BUY IT.
LISTEN TO IT.
LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STREETLIGHT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome Cd...
Everything Goes Numb seems like a continuation of Keasbey Nights, which, for those of you who have not heard it, is THE BEST album ever released. I've been waiting for this cd to come out for over a year, ever since I heard the Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution, Tomas' side project. The cd progresses up and down, and is definitely some of the best ska I've ever heard. I can't wait to see this band live (hopefully soon), as the original Catch 22 lineup was always great to see live. Naturally, since this band is made up of half original Catch 22 and half One Cool Guy, they will put on a great live show. If you buy one cd this year, buy this one!

Awesome CD
This is an awesome cd from a really good group. Streetlight is like the Catch 22 from Keasby Nights only much better. There unique ska isn't boring like many ska bands today and each track on the Cd is different and new, no repetition. This cd is definately worth buying.

This is the greatest CD on earth. ever. period.
You will be blown away by Streetlight Manifesto. Having experience on their side adds to the success of this band. The level of talent and creativity in Everything Goes Numb is unlike anything I've ever heard. Sure I love lots of other ska bands, but here you won't find the usual boring, overused technique that makes so many others in the genre sound stale. They actually offer something new; Streetlight effectively mixes ska, punk, reggae, swing, and (clarinet?!?!) into an exciting record that is sure to be a classic. They have such a tight sound. I can't stop thinking about it, and am so excited to finally be seeing the band in person. Ska fans, esp. (old) Catch 22 fans, buy this now. It will make you dance.

One of my favorite cd's ever.
This is truly one of the best ska-punk cd's you'll ever hear. Ever since buying this cd it is one of my most played cd's and Streetlight Manifesto has become one of my favorite bands ever. Second only to The Aquabats and The Hippos. But this cd is truly amazing and anyone who claims to enjoy ska-punk sound of bands must but this album or perish. ... Read more

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A good collection
This collection brings you what someone considered to be the best of the British Ska group Madness.
First off, every song on this CD is good, great even. The major draw back is, as if with every "best of" album, it's only worth buying if you're not a huge fan. If you are a fan than you should already own every Madness CD in which case there is no reason to buy this CD.
If you're new to Madness, or you just want their major US hits like Our House, It Must Be Love, House of Fun, and One Step Beyond than this will be great for you.
The other draw back to this album is that it features nothing from "Wonderful," which is a 'wonderful' album but never realesed here in the states.
All that said it's still a great album featuring many great songs.

A Bit of the Best, but not quite "Best of"
This really is a pretty decent dose of Madness, and it was good to see they picked a generous selection from the first two albums.

The only downer is: the first two Madness albums were fantastic, and, in my opinion, they lost much of their pizazz on future releases. It's hard to picture a Madness "Best of" without tunes like "Bed and Breakfast Man," "Middle of the Night," "You Said" and "E.R.N.I.E," especially when they include mediocre songs like "Michael Caine."

This is a good ---but not great--- Madness collection. But if you want an excellent selection of Madness tunes, search for their first album and "Absolutely."

Incomplete
Looks like a good collection EXCEPT where is "Bed and Breakfast Man"????!!! I hate it when domestic "Best-Of's" always leave out one or two of the most deserving songs.

Can't beat 'em!!
well, being an ex-skin (but still young at heart!!) you just cant beat them!!!...all their songs have relavancy, and still love listening to them all these years later (even converted my late father to their music....so they must have been good!!)

"Camden, London, England gives birth to Ska - Madness"
In the late '70s and early '80s - Ska-revival was in the group from Camden - "Madness" - humorous, rollicking, fun, quirky, whimsical and good-natured. This British phenomenon, influenced future bands and was fast becoming the countries most beloved groups.

Hip-O records, Pat Lawrence (producer), Dana Smart (compilation producer), Jim Phillips (mastering) and Ilene Weingard (art direction) have given the music enthusiast the ride of their life...entire album is awesome, outstanding and complete. Each selection of this 19-track compilation stands on its own infectious merit!

Total Time: 71:33 on 19 Tracks...Hip-O Records 699...(2000) ... Read more

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3.5 Stars...
I don't want to dissuade ANYONE from buying this album because this IS a GREAT band and they deserve some recognition. I'll just say: If you are already a fan, don't expect this album to have the sudden shift from mellow-reggae-beats to crazy-surf-metal that appears on other albums. If you're not already a fan: I think that if you are a Long Beach Dub All Stars fan who thought the song "Sunny Hours" was TOTALLY AWESOME, then you'll probably dig this album. If you're looking for more surf/punk/reggae though, go with the other Slightly Stoopid album "Longest Barrel Ride".

Favorite song on this album: Runnin' with a Gun

"Everything you need" holds true to its title
Not a bad cd, thisis the only slightly stoopid album i own and i like it qutie a bit. But i would never listen to its for its 'punk' music. The reggage and easy listening music is great to listen to and their rendition of "leaving on a jet plane" is great. a must buy for long beach dub all star and sublime fans...but be open mindined!!! peace

really good
i wasnt expecting anything when i bought this and LBDA but much to my suprise this better than right back by lbda and one of my favorite albums it is a very chilled out cd i really dont think it sound very much like sublime my favorite songs are collie man and runnin with a gun

Big Disappointment
This is a major departure from the sounds that brought Slightly Stoopid success earlier in their career. Rather than picking up where Sublime left off, as would have ensured them a legion of fans, SS embark towards a horribly wrong sound. Instead of the sweet surf-reggae they are capable of, SS instead opt mostly for sub-par white rap, with a drum machine and acoustic guitars. This album was DEFINITELY over-produced, obvious just by looking at their official website as their bio boasts that 2003 would be a breakout year, demonstrating their expectations to make it big. Disappointing for them--disappointing for the listener. The punk rock songs are among the only high points, along with "Sweet Honey" and a cover of John Denver's "Leavin' On a Jet Plane", but there are no mid-tempo reggae/ska songs like with previous albums...just a handful of good-excellent songs entrenched in garbage. Not a very good album, coming from a very talented band.

Absolutely great
Overproduced? Come on, it's right on. Slightly Stoopid has finally reached their full potential with Everything You Need. Can't say enough about this album, but for a band who was missing a drummer, this may be about as superb a recording as you can get. I don't actually like every single song on this album, but they are all slickly recorded. A true shot in the arm for the reggae/ska movement among surf bands. Slightly Stoopid has wrestled away control over the movement from all other bands with this album. Great party album, great relaxing album, great album overall. Hold on because these fellas have a lot more left in them. Everything You Need may indeed be the end of the beginning for Slightly Stoopid. The title track, Officer, Killing me Deep Inside, Mellow Mood, Sweet Honey, well, I could go on, but the point is this album is chock full of masterpieces. I hope the band gets its just due with this effort, they deserve it. ... Read more

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The Best Ska Band Ever...
This is a really good CD. It starts out with Sell Out, a huge blast, which would work at either end of the CD...they usually play it last at their shows. It continues into some great ska songs, my favorites being She Has a Girlfriend Now, Beer and Everything Sucks. The CD alternates between totally awesome and totally average...Sell Out and Trendy give it a killer opening, as Sell Out has some amazingly powerful horns, and Trendy is just hyper and funny. Join the Club is pretty good, She Has a Girlfriend Now is hysterical and catchy, and Snoop Dog Baby isn't anything special. I'll Never Be is another stand out, and it has a good strong chorus. All I Want is More is another good track, fun and catchy. If you're looking for a solid ska CD this is it...but Reel Big Fish's best work (in my opinion) is their 2nd album Why Do They Rock So Hard.

turn the radio off, and put Turn the Radio Off in!
This is the first ska CD I ever bought. It changed my life, if I can say that about 45 minutes of music. Third Wave ska gets no better than Reel Big Fish's major label debut, Turn The Radio Off. RBF has always been about catchy melodies, upbeat horns, sweet basslines and humorous, if not ironic, lyrics. This album sets the pace for what we now know as punk-ska phenoms Reel Big Fish. Each song has pulled me in and forced me to listen to it time after time. This album is unrelentless with its unwillingness to get out of your head once you listen to it. RBF established itself on the mainstream charts with songs like "Everything Sucks" and their biggest hit to date, "Sell Out." Their impressive horn section shows itself off on the instrumental "241". Some may get laughs from the ironic lyrics on the aptly named "Trendy", "Join the Club", and "I'll Never Be". RBF pokes fun at themselves and at others in "SR". I recommend this album to anyone who, well, listens to music. It's simply the best the third wave has to offer!

This only get's a 4 for old school reasons
Old school reasons, that is why I like this. You might say "but Mic don't you hate pop music." I'd say shut up and yes I do but this has a small exception becuase I was listening to it and liking it back in that day. This is ska music, in a sort of way it's 3rd wave or whatever wave I forgot all the waves no it isn't better than the Specials but it has a place in my heart. Plus Snoop Doggy Dogg reminds me of a girl I used to know so for nostalgic reasons I give this a four, none other I'd probably hate it today, but I sure did love it yesterday.

Turn the Radio off...and put this cd in.
This was the first ska cd i've ever had in my possession. It is a great ska cd, with some good horn lines and great lyrics. My favorite tracks on this album are 'Beer', 'Trendy', and 'I'll Never Be.' I've had this cd so long and listened to it so much I'm kinda sick of it now. The only reason this didn't get the fifth star is because there are better sounding bands out there, like Catch 22 (Keasbey), Streetlight Manifesto, Planet Smashers. Still, this is worth your money. Don't hesitate to buy it.

not THAT bad
It's a solid album to put it simply. The music is catchy, and you can sing along to the simple lyrics. It's plain old 3rd wave pop-ska. You can't be angry at these guys because they're not old school enough or because you may think they sold out. These guys opened up the genre for 14 year olds just like blink-182 and Green Day did. Now, stop listening to mediocre stuff like this and pick up the real stuff.
As for the reviewer who said to pick up some "real ska" like Less than Jake, Streetlight Manifesto or Catch 22, don't. These bands are crappy generic pop-ska just like RBF. Put your Something Corporate cd's down and go pick up _real_ ska like: The Specials, Desmond Dekker, Madness, The Toasters, The Slackers, Bad Manners, Prince Buster, The Skatalites....

Or say screw it and go listen to some Bright Eyes. ^^ ... Read more

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After No Doubt sold more than 10 million copies of Tragic Kingdom, riding that wave of success without toppling over must have been a daunting mission. No sweat for No Doubt. The band toiled as national unknowns with a loyal local following for a decade before that album's release, and during that time the band members were learning how to be better songwriters and musicians. The follow-up, Return of Saturn, glides along that continuum of songcraft perfection. The band presents a cleaner, less apologist representation of their influences. They pull off some of the more difficult maneuvers of pure reggae, ground-pounding ska, and Cars-esque New Wave. Gwen Stefani, the fearless Orange County princess, belts a powerful pout, her Mae West-meets-Siouxsie Sioux vocal bravado the bungee cord that springs in between the band's retro tendencies and SoCal pop-punk attitude. It seems believable that she could stamp her foot and always get her way, but her self-deprecating confessions evade brattiness. Songs like "Bathwater" and "Ex-Girlfriend" reveal the singer's vulnerability to being hurt or dumped on, and the band's sense of humor and exploration (albeit firmly controlled) matches the songs' sentiments. This group is growing out and tightening up, and while the rest of the ska-punk surfer-dude bands do nothing more than repeat history, No Doubt is creating it. --Beth Massa ... Read more

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An excellent follow-up to Tragic Kingdom
I remember when Tragic Kingdom came out - I was living in Orange County. I always liked No Doubt, they had some really catchy and clever songs and Gwen Stefani's voice is quite distinctive. Also, Tony's bass and Tom's guitar are excellent, as are Adrian's drumming and the horn section. However, with "Return of Saturn" No Doubt has made a very different album that is, however, very good.

I have a feeling the songs from Return of Saturn won't get a lot of airplay except in select areas. While Tragic Kingdom was a fast burst of ska-influenced rock, Return of Saturn is more influenced by new wave artists like Devo and Oingo Boingo. The sound isn't nearly as marketable, and that's probably a good thing.

The songs are still very catchy. "Ex-Girlfriend" is reminiscent of Tragic Kingdom, but shows growth from that sound. Gwen's "Simple Kind of Life" is a wonderful song. "Bathwater" recalls the Tragic Kingdom sound more than any other song. "Six Feet Under" is an excellent, straight-ahead, almost new wave, ska-punk song, and my favorite on the album.

There are a lot of very ballad-like songs (Magic's in the Makeup, Marry Me, Too Late, Home Now). The new wave influence is especially apparent on "New" and definitely "Staring Problem." Don't get me wrong, I love the song, but it almost sounds like Gwen could be singing an Oingo Boingo song. That's good though, cuz Boingo is cool.

Lastly, Gwen has easily grown the most of anyone in the band. Her lyrics are personal and very revealing and her singing is impressive. She even arranged some of the music on Return of Saturn - all in all she did a great job. I can't wait for the next album.

Complex, Interesting and Filled With Power
I actually bought RETURN OF SATURN at least a year after it came out but it is now one of my all-time favorite CD's. No Doubt produces an energy when they play thet begs you to keep listening. Here is my blow-by-blow review of the album:
1)EX-GIRLFRIEND:5/5- Mostly every one has heard this jumpy first single with its loud, catchy chorus and low key verses.
2)SIMPLE KIND OF LIFE:5/5- We get a closer look at Gwen Stefani's insecurities in this song, which is a powerful ballad
3)BATHWATER: 5/5- An amazing song with enough energy to light a small town
4)SIX FEET UNDER:5/5- A song that I think didn't get the attention it deserves. A pop-punk classic
5)MAGIC'S IN THE MAKEUP:5/5- I didn't like it at first but after a few listens it has grown on me; another ballad
6)ARTIFICIAL SWEETNER:5/5- An awesome punk song with power; shows of Gwen's vocals
7)MARRY ME:3/5- Obviously well thought out, but it misses something; my least favorite song on the CD
8)NEW:5/5- GREAT! Jumps between slow, fast, superast and superslow
9)COMFORTING LIE:5/5- My favorite song on the CD
10)SUSPENSION WITHOUT SUSPENSE:5/5- Beautiful ballad
11)STARING PROBLEM:4/5- Lots of energy but it sort of repeats the same thing over and over
12)HOME NOW:4/5- Okay, but missing something
13)DARK BLUE:5/5- Very pretty

I miss this No doubt
I can't stand their new CD, Rock Steady, and it made me appreciate this cd along with their older ones even more. I miss the pre-2001 No doubt. I hope you guys come back because your new stuff stinks.

amazing followup
I liked No Doubt during Tragic Kingdom but didn't really jump on the bandwagon and liked them cause everyone seemed to though I could tolerate them. Once the songs from Return of Saturn were released, I began to respect them as artists because it seemed to me that they had expanded creatively, and even furthermore on Rock Steady. The best song on here in my opinion is Bathwater though I like them all to an equal degree. This album is much better than Tragic Kingdom too though it was their biggest album. Every artist who does a follow up to their biggest album always works twice as hard and musically it pays off, Return of Saturn is a great example of this

The Greatest No Doubt Album of All Time
After No Doubt's release of Tragic Kingdom, I thought it impossible for them to top it. What a shock I got when I picked up Return of Saturn, the group's best album. While Bathwater was somewhat of a letdown, the rest of this album is incredible, blending punk, ska, pop, and rock together to create the album I had always dreamed they would release. Simple Kind of Life is the best song the group has ever released, and Dark Blue, Magic's in the Makeup, and New are all songs that no music lover could hate. To me, it is disappointing that No Doubt released Rock Steady after such a great comeback. Steady left their rock and roll in the past and traded it for dance hall anthems. Oh well, Return of Saturn makes up for all their other mistakes. And parents- this one's fun for the whole family (with the exception of Bathwater, although it is not explicit). Let's hope that No DOubt returns to this sound on their next album! ... Read more

Album Description

UK reissue of the 1979 debut from the much loved new wave/ska act, digitally remastered with special packaging.Includes CD-ROM videos for 'The Prince', 'One Step Beyond...', 'My Girl' and 'Night Boat To Cairo'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case. ... Read more

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Life changing
I bought this album (maybe my Dad paid for it as I was only 9!!!) soon after its release. I saw them do One Step Beyond on Top Of The Pops and immediately began contemplating starting my serious music collection. The only other records I had at the time were Gary Glitter (wahha hahahahah hahahaha hahahahahahaha) and Elvis Costello's Oliver's Army 7" single.

This band really started it off for me as far as following bands was concerned. I later graduated to The Police then U2 and REM and havent really followed a band so closely since.

This band made me get a crew cut!!!

The sad thing is, the only album I have ever bought on CD is Absolutely which was my all time favourite. The vinyls are gathering dust somewhere. I saw them play at the Manchester Apollo sometime in the early 80's and they were amazing.

Classic memories...

This is THE Madness to get!
Madness did it best the first time around. Their first album has, so far, outdone any "best of" collection. "One Step Beyond," simply put, will keep the lamest party awake and hopping. Starting with the instrumental title tune, even the slowest paced tunes (My Girl, Razor Blade Alley), is a Ska-Based jolt of pep.

What I enjoy about Madness above most other Ska bands is that their early music is sheer fun spirited song & dance, written in an era where it was becoming much cooler to throw a lot of social commentary into the lyrics. My favorite examples are a little 60s pop-culture with "Tarzan's Nuts" (one of the TV Tarzan theme songs), "Rockin' In A Flat" (if you have trouble waking up in the morning, spin this tune first thing after you creak out of bed); and "Night Boat To Cairo."

"One Step Beyond" is worth the extra money spent over their various compilations. A very good second place is their second album "Absolutely," but their debut CD rocks above them all!

It doesn't get any better than this
This is a timeless album ! There are several 'Greatest Hits' CDs available from 'Madness' but this, their debut CD, is the real deal. There is not a dull moment, from the very first note of the title track to the final (goofy) track 'Chipmunks are go'. Their first single 'One Step Beyond' hit the music scene like a rocket back in 1979 and is still their concert opener. 'My Girl' shows the true musical skills of the band and is followed by 'Night Boat to Cairo', which is a fantastic, fun little SKA piece. But things are still getting better: 'Believe me' and 'Land of Hope and Glory' build up to my all time favorite Madness (and even SKA) song 'The Prince'. And 'Madness' are able to keep this high level all the way to the end of the album. This is a must have CD - whether you are a SKA fan or you just enjoy great music played by a truly great band.

Stylish, Nutty, Ska Greatness
This album is one of my five favorites since I first bought it in 1982. These guys can really play! (Imagine real musicians with real instruments in the 80'S)Every song is great in its own way--some for pure energy, others for off-the-wall lyrics. The album is all about having a good time, burning some energy, and again: TRUE MUSICIANSHIP. The clearly British and stylish vocals don't hurt it a bit either. This is one of the best-ever ska albums along with "I Just Can't Stop It" by the English Beat.

Absolutely nutty!
If you dig the second wave of ska and don't have this, or haven't even of heard of it, then it's time to introduce yourself to a milestone of the forementioned era! It has the classic pieces : One Step Beyond, Night Boat To Cairo...and one truely "classical piece" : Swan-Lake which is a great rendition of Tchaikowski's master piece. This is the record which shows the nutty-boys being more about ska than they get credited for. Some of the later records still rule, but the're a bit more about pop and a bit less about ska. This is THE article! ... Read more

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Virtually an institution after a decade on the scene, Boston's finest ska band continues to deliver an extreme adrenaline rush on its fifth album, which was produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade. The metal edge in the Bosstone's particular brand of skacore comes further to the forefront this time, while songs such as "Noise Brigade" and "Royal Oil" rank among the catchiest they've recorded. And Nate Albert continues to carve out a new role for the guitar in ska-influenced music. Jim Derogatis ... Read more

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Decent mainstream third-wave ska, but I've outgrown it.
Most third-wave ska is basically pop-punk with horns. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones are no exception to this rule. Most everything about Let's Face It is slick, homogenized, and safe.

The one thing that redeems the Bosstones from the rest of the soundalike third-wave ska refuse (Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, etc.) is a respectable horn section. They actually integrate the brass pretty well with the music in most of the songs (ex. The Rascal King, the title track) rather than just treating them like an add-on. However, the latter half of the album is more guitar-driven, and their take on punk is rather pedestrian. If it weren't for Dickey Barrett's distinctive raspy voice, this would be any other third-wave ska outfit.

I'll admit, I used to dig this band. But it doesn't take long to get tired of them or their contemporaries. Operation Ivy is the exception, and that's because they were a punk band first and a ska band second, rather than some half-arsed combination of the two. Get Op Ivy's single-disc compilation Energy, and you can safely write off third-wave ska after that. For real ska, you're better off checking out English two-tone (second-wave) bands such as the Specials and English Beat, or looking even further back to '60s bands like the Skatalites.

The Bosstones Drive It Home!
As a lifelong Bosstones fan, I can say that this album is one of the strongest I have ever heard by them. While Question the Answers is a killer CD with unbelievably catchy songs and high-tempo ska-core that you have come to expect from them, Let's Face It is a dominant force on the ska-core circuit. You get the whole shabang with this one. From the mellow "Royal Oil" and "Another Drinkin' Song" to the upbeat classic ska-core sound of "1-2-8" to the publicly acclaimed "The Impression that I Get" then onto the poignant lyrics of "Numbered Days" and the fun jumpy "That Bug Bit Me", this album is unparalleled by any other that Dicky and the boys have put out to date. Nothing against their other albums, but go out and buy this essential ska-core album.

Very energetic and catchy.
I only found out recently that the bosstones sang "The Impression that I get" I immediently had to have this cd. This cd is energetic and upbeat and fun to dance around to. It's a grat distraction from doing other less fun things like homework. Aside from "The Impression that I get" my favorite song on this cd is probably "The rascal king" this song is fun and happy and has a chorus thats fun to sing along with. Definetly check out this cd; these songs will be stuck in your head for days (and thats a good thing).

Not bad...not my favorite CD...but still fun to listen to.
Give ska a chance you might like it.

What a train wreck from a band with skatential.
This offering from the mighty mighty bosstones demonstrates how bad a ska/punk band can sound having said that the ska elements in this cd are nothing short of perfect with the first half of the album producing 5 star quality however then the rock comes and it's very poor punk rock at that, one minute the rascal king and impression that i get are getting your feet tapping and are great two tone songs then you get that bug bit me and songs of a low calibur, lets face it is an album that you really cant get into and will probably only listen to very rarely (unless you're hardcore MMB fans) in this way i feel it's similar to their first release which was equally as bad as it suffered the same flaws which was bad rock as oppose to great ska. I heard somebody saying how the skatalites and the toasters stole ideas from the mighty mighty bosstones which could'nt be further from the truth as they started before the bosstones and with that point made i would say i would recommened any other bosstones release to this and their first offering. ... Read more

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Best Rancid Album
The 2nd official record (1994) from the Californian punx and their best album!

This classical of punk rock mix all the direct street punk sound
roots from their first album Rancid(1993) and the 7'' with techinicians that given a touch in the songs like they did later
in and out come the wolves (1996)

...and of course...this one marks too the first rancid record w/Lars F. and his amazing vocals.

There's a curiosity about 2 songs in this CD that some people won't notice: The songs Harry Bridges and Motorcycle Ride.

-Harry Bridges 1rst verse its the same verse already sung in their first cd in the song Union Blood (1RST VERSE:bloody thursady,was july5th the pigs killed three works Harry Bridges....etc)

-Motorcycle Ride first verse and 2nd verse, except for the chorus, these verses are the same 1first verse of the music TIME BOMB later recorded in and out come the wolves. Tim sings a lot faster and almoust incoprehensive (if you wanna make a move then you better come in...etc)

Amazing songs,probably the best songs ever recorded by rancid are here!

Kind of light, but better than 75% of the "punk" of today
As my title implies, I found this record to be rather light for a punk record, but I totally love this music. The music is fun, fast, and catchy, and is always a good listen. This record is more punky than ...And Out Come the Wolves (though that's not saying much), but no where near as punk as Rancid 2000 (my personal favorite).

These songs are really good, but, at first, they all kind of sound the same. It takes a few listens, but, after a while, you start to notice the uniqueness of each song. Once you realize how great of an album Let's Go is, you'll want to listen to it all the time. It's got 23 songs on it, so it never gets boring. This, ...And Out Come the Wolves, and Rancid 2000 are what I consider the essential Rancid purchases. AOCTW has a punk/ska-ish, almost poppy kind of feel, while Rancid 2000 is pure punk, and Let's Go is sort of a median between the two.

Bottom Line: Great, sort of light punk record from the 90s.

Twenty Three Tracks of Rancid Goodness
"Let's Go!" is good. Really, really good. In fact, by God, this is a great record.
Rancid have been angrier(2000's "Rancid"), more far reaching(1998's brilliant "Life Won't Wait") and more accesible(1995's "...and out come the wolves" and 2003's "Indestructible"), but I don't think they ever rocked as much as they do on this twenty three track opus.
There really aren't bad songs on "Let's Go!". They take the formula they issued on their self titled debut and make it better: anthemic 77 style punk with smart lyrics, memorable melodies and enough attitude to spare. The difference here is that the tunes feel more complete then they did on the first record. Few of the songs go over two and a half minutes, but all the songs feel like full based songs, a problem a few bands in this genre miss out on.
I could point out the songs that are worth checking out, but the problem all of them are. From "Nihlism" and the ultimate Rancid mission statement "Radio" right down to "7 Years Down", "Let's Go!" is constantly great. And ten years since its come out, its still better than 99% of the crap you're going to hear.

One of the Best....
I listened to this album night and day back in 1995. I remember, it was on sale for 5 bucks. It was new but already on sale, I said "what the hell, It's only 5 bucks". That was one of my greatest investments. I can still listen to this album and just love it. You feel those guitars and drumbeats all over. If you love Punk, or are just a music lover that can appreciate this album, buy it. If you also get a chance to see them live, check them out. They are great live and just a cool bunch of down to earth guys. I'm sure many people out there already love Rancid, but there are many who still don't dare listen. Lets help them out. This is Rancid in their prime.

if i could i would give 100 stars BEST RANCID EVER!!!!!!!!!
this is by far the one CD that shows why i love rancid. there is not one song on this CD you will skip over, guarenteed. I wish myself that i would have started here as far as rancid goes. long story short buy it, 12 dollars is by far the best bang for your buck, BUY IT! ... Read more

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I Just Can't Stop Loving It
When The English Beat burst onto the musical two-tone scene with Ranking Full Stop and Tears of a Clown, everyone knew they were great. This album merely confirms it. Every song is a jam fest with toe-tapping magic and a crisp sound. Mirror in the Bathroom, Big Shot, Whine and Grind/Stand Down Margaret, and Best Friend are the "hits" as it were, but Two Swords, Hands Off...She's Mine, Twist and Crawl and Click Click make this album for me. The rhythm section for this band cannot be "beat" as they are fantastic. This is an excellent look at the two-tone influenced music of the early 1980s and what an excellent sound it was. Sadly, the English Beat could not sustain it after this album; but this is one pure, shining, fun moment in time. If you buy it, it will be one of your favorites. I was thrilled when they re-released it, and I thought of docking it a star because Tears of a Clown and Ranking Full Stop are not included, but one can suppose contract/royalties type of something or other has only allowed this version. You can find those songs on the Two-Tone Collection, A Checkered Past--which you should own anyway. Realistically, I Just Can't Stop It is still an excellent CD. Buy it for the kids today who think they know what SKA is. The English Beat puts all of the rest to shame.

Make no mistake
Make no mistake, the Beat was a great band and this release is a testament to that!

If you're looking for something to get you to snapping your fingers and tapping your toes, you've found it.

Not a bad track here!

unity
this was some mean unity music im like yaa you know how it goes you know im like yaa this awesome i mean awesome just awsome fantastic even it was the complete aposite of baah i mean it was yaa i mean the song rough rider is so awsome just awsome fantastic even every time i listen to it im blow away im just goin yaa

Can't Stop Playing It.
I can't be as generous as some reviewers who gave this cd the full five stars, even though it lacks "Ranking Full Stop" and "Tears of A Clown". But I can't condemn it entirely either. This is still a great collection of beautifully crafted tunes. I keep coming back to this cd and I never tire of it. I don't think it's for nostalgic reasons: I have other cd's for that. Plainly, these are gorgeous tunes, better than most that came out that year. Atmospheric, alternating between the energetic ("Mirror in the Bathroom", "Twist and Crawl") and the moody (Dave Wakeling doing a beautiful [and underrated] version of Andy Williams' "Can't Get Used to Losing You"), these songs remain as vital as they were twenty-odd years ago. And Saxa... not enough can be said about his ability to fit his horn into any arrangement.

I would argue that English Beat was NOT the best ska band ever, only because they didn't really limit themselves to it. Too much is going on in these melodies. And if you were lucky enough to see them live, their improvisations were extremely complex. This is not to imply that ska is "simple", but it is a singular, distinct sound. English Beat had way too many sounds.

Ah -hem.......
What box o' rocks left off two of the best songs on this album? I would not buy this just out of spite to show WEA what a group of fools we are NOT.

This was THE "ska" album of it's time! It rocked my college campus for months & months on end. I LOVED it, and still do! Timeless! But not when some do-do does a hatchet job on it.

BIG sigh... ... Read more

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This CD is simply AMAZING! One of the best ska CDs ever!
FIF are absolutely amazing and the CD is some of the best proof of that! My friend from Colorado (who actually knows them) pressured me to buy this CD 6 or 7 months ago and I was so impressed by its Christian message mixed with amazing music that I now own all their CDs. The only thing I've ever heard anyone say that's bad about their CD is that the lyrics are pointless. LOOK AGAIN! Nearly every one of their songs has a message if you truly look at it. Suckerpunch is about how God is there for us no matter who we are; Banner Year is about how the US Government betrayed the Native Americans; Handbook for a Sellout is about how people associate popularity with selling out; and Every New Day is the most powerful song on the CD about how a man's faith in God has changed over the years. The list goes on. If you're looking for a good ska band, buy this. If you're looking for a good Christian band, buy this. If you're looking for a band with a message, buy this. Simply, an incredible CD.

This is the best FIF cd ever
I never skip a song on this album so let me help you out.
Handbook for the Sellout - A great start pulls you into the album makes you keep listening. 10th best on cd.
Where is Micah? - A very well written song about their guitar player being late. 8th best on cd.
Superpowers - A funny song with weird lyrics but a great bass rythum. You'll listen to it for a while. 6th best on cd.
Fistful of Sand - A very very very extra good song. Great lyrics, great tune, only one song is better. 2nd best on cd.
Suckerpunch - Just plain funny. Also has a good tune. It's about a young 7th grade geek. 7th best on cd.
Kitty Doggy - A raw recording. Very stupid, it'll leave you puzzled.
Blue Comb '78 - A funny song about Reese's sister throwing his comb on to the highway. 9th best on cd.
Banner Year - Just plain great. 5th best on cd.
Second Season - Very good. Like a better sequel to Banner Year. 4th best on cd.
Litmus - A great song, but it all sounds the same. 12th best on cd.
Oh, Canada - Another funny/weird song about going and leaving Canada. Not to great. 11th best on cd.
Most Likely to Succeed - About the winner of the high school senior superlative. It is just plain good. Great tune and better lyrics make it 3rd best on cd.
Every New Day - THE BEST FIF SONG EVER!!! Can't describe how great it is. Best on cd.

It all began with this album
It all started when i was bored and went rummaging through my brother's CDs. As a pre-teen i hadn't found a kind of music i particularly liked but i remembered my brother getting Newest Album Ever as a present so i listened to it - and fell in love with Five Iron Frenzy. I thought it was so kool that a rock band had horn instruments. 5-Iron is definitely my favorite band and Newest Album Ever is very nearly my favorite album. You can't go wrong with the subtle humor in Suckerpunch and Superpowers and the hard rocking of Handbook For The Sellout and Fistful of Sand. Plus FIF goes all out in their love for God with Every New Day, one of the best songs i've ever heard. BUY THIS ALBUM U WILL NOT REGRET IT - SKA ALL THE WAY

very very awesome
I have been listneting to ska for a very long time and I havn't been able to find what I really like until I found five iron frenzy. This is a great CD. I love almost every track and would recommend anyone to buy this no matter what the cost. Even if you don't like ska music this is very fun and good music. Great buy

our BEST album ever!
this album is one of the best albums ever in my mind, both musically and lyrically. not only did it convey their message in a positive and ever evident way, it also successfully challenges the media, something that mainstream bands TRY and attempt today, but only come away from looking incredibly hypocritical. alas.. that is a whole other story for me! anyway.. being an avid FIF fan i would definately have to agree that this was both their "newest album ever" AND their best album ever. If you are a FIF virgin this is a great first album and contains many of the songs that are FIF classics. ... Read more

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When Bob Marley and the Wailers recorded their legendary 1975 London gig,little did they know of its lasting power. From the opening shuffles of "TrenchtownRock" to the rabble-rousing "Get Up, Stand Up," this brief recording captured Marley'scombo of critical invective and languid musical power. The rhythm team of Aston andCarlton Barrett make time-keeping splendidly melodic as Marley's gently scouring voicegets woven in with his backup vocalists in a mellowly dazzling display. On fire, the bandjumps into the discovery of its power without regard to keeping the songs tidy orreflective of anything other than the moment of execution. No matter the years betweenits original release and the present, this recording will always breathe. BetweenLive! and the later, longer Babylon by Bus, Bob Marleyshowed categorical know-how in the art of executing state-of-the-art performances in theera of arena rock's supremacy. --Andrew Bartlett ... Read more

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One of the best live albums I've ever heard
Bob Marley and the Wailers were really on that night in London in 1975. Like many great live albums in the pantheon of rock music they were able to find their groove early on and it does not stop until the very end of the album. Bob's singing is as passionate and heartfelt as a blues singer and often times is even more so. His "sisters," the female back-up singers, only enhance the songs because their voices are so beautiful. The guitar and bass playing is, with most reggae, rythmic and melodic and it's impossible to keep from nodding your head or tapping your feet to the beat. The guitar player pulls off some really great solos that once again only enhances the feeling of the song. The organ is rythmic and improves the already incredibly tight sound of the rythm section. It was at this gig that the legendary live recording of "No Woman No Cry" took place. Perhaps even more impressive is "Get up, stand up" which makes you want to start your own revolution against crooked politicians and everything else that is wrong with this world. "Stand up for your right"... that's damn right, Bob. My favourite tracks have to be "Trenchtown Rock," a perfect opening track, "Lively up yourself," "Get up, stand up," and a SWEET song called "Kinky Reggae." The bass playing on that song just makes me wanna cry from joy it is so good. Even though it goes without saying, buy this album as soon as possible. One Love.

Wish I Was There
When Bob Marley passed away in 1981, I was only three years old. So I never had a chance to see this great man perform live but this CD showcases his talent and takes me there. The sound of this remastered CD is excellent. The set, though pretty short at 45min, includes great performances..Trenchtown Rock, No Woman, No Cry(also featured on Legend), and the bonus cut Kinky Reggae (an underrated Marley cut). So for those of us who never saw this man live...this is the next best thing. Oh yeah....play this record loud! We miss you Bob....hope your in a safe place.

One good thing about music...when it hits you feel no pain
There is something both magic and tragic about live recordings. The magic is that a performance is captured and bottled for future generations to experience. What's tragic, is that those future generations are only offered a small part of the live experience. The pallet is only whetted just enough to make the listener say "I wish I had been there to see it and hear it-to feel it FOR REAL."
Bob Marley and the Wailers Live! is one of the few live albums I've heard that transcends time and is able to deliver everything but the visuals of being at a live Marley performance. According to the recording, Marley and company were one hell of a live act. Every track bounces and grooves. All of the songs are classic live album fare-in that they're long, extended jams of Marley's best hits. Unlike most bands, however, these jams are listenable and welcomed. "No Woman, No Cry" and "Get Up, Stand Up" soar with a sonic majesty most other artists cannot achieve in the studio, let alone live on stage.
Live! takes no time in getting the vibes going, "Trenchtown Rock" opens the set, in it Marley pretty much sets the stage for the rest of the album singing "One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain." Indeed. The lyrics are powerful and yet at the same time very simple. Every word uttered, but Marley or his backup singers, is delivered with much honesty. A healthy mix of songs-love, feeling good, and politics permeate throughout. All the things Marley was (and still is) are represented equally.
Upon the third (or was it the fourth?) listen, I began to more fully appreciate the album's musicianship. The bass is kickin' and the organ hums beautifully. But best yet...the guitars are funky. Everyone on the recording is the same caliber as Marley and should be commended for helping to create not only one of the greatest live albums of all times...but also one of the greatest albums of all time. Marley may be many things to many people, but Live! proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Marley was, at the end of the day, a Rock Star and the King of Reggae. This should be required listening for anyone wanting to write, perform, or listen to any kind of music.

LIVEly up your self
I consider this to be one of Bob marley's best cds.The cd starts off with the incredibly moving trenchtown rock.Then you have an excellent rendition of Burnin and Lootin. Them belly full is an incredibly energetic song. Next,is a totally groovin' lively up yourself. no woman no cry is a slow song but has to be considered one of marleys best and this is by far the best version of it.I shot the sheriff and Get up stand up would be without a doubt their best editions also if Peter Tosh was with him.Then you have a fun and fast kinky reggae. this cd shows how much marley loved making this music. I would reccomend this cd to anyone because it is definetly not just for hardcore marley fans like myself.

"One Good Thing About Music...
...when it hits, you feel no pain."

From the opening notes of "Trenchtown Rock" to the end of "Get Up, Stand Up" (I do not have the remastered version w/ "Kinky Reggae"), Bob Marley and the Wailers weave a tight infectious groove that must have been amazing to witness live. Recorded in 1975, the band is clearly "into it" and they deliver definitive versions of some of their best-known tunes up to that point.

While short by today's standards, Live! is superior to the more lengthy, but not quite as strong, Babylon by Bus. There is not a weak track in the bunch. "Trenchtown Rock" is a great opener and "No Woman, No Cry" is an absolute show-stopper.

In short, this is a tremendous CD..."so hit me with music..." ... Read more

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12 track, 1999 collection that is deleted in the US. Includes 2 videos 'What I Got' & 'Wrong Way'. Universal. ... Read more

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How About Somebody makes a REAL Sublime Greatest Hits CD
Sublime is one of the best bands of all time, and to make a Greatest Hits album that only features 10 songs is a disgrace. There are so many Sublime songs left off this album that it is even hard to begin. They left off great songs such as Same in the End, April 29 1992, Waiting for my Ruca, and Dont Push, but that is not all. I am an owner of all 6 sublime albums (2nd Hand Smoke, Self-Titled, 40 oz., Robbin Da Hood, Acoustic, and Stand by your Van) and there were so many tracks that were great songs but were not as well-known but should definitely make any compilation of their best songs such as Pawn Shop, Ballad of Johnny Butt, Caress me Down, Were Only Gonna die from our own Arrogance, and Rivers of Babylon.

I think somebody should make a real Sublime CD to truly showcase all of their great songs, not just the 10 biggest radio hits.

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Great, but could have been so much more...
This is a good CD for the mainstream Sublime fan.. it has their big hits like What I Got, Wrong Way, Santeria, Date Rape, etc. but sadly, these songs are missing: krs-one, Boss D.J., Caress Me Down, Same in the End, and a bunch of others... and for the person saying they weren't big until Bradley died... please... have you ever seen "Mallrats"? That was made in 1995 (a year before Bradley's death) and they played "Smoke Two Joints" in the background during a scene... another thing, saying that Long Beach Dub All Stars is a clone of Sublime... I do not think that at all, though they do cover a song written by Nowell, (Saw Red), their singer sounds nothing like Bradley, and looks nothing like him... and if he did look like him, if would be purely coincidencal... and saying they cashed in with his death by making music videos? Well, I'm sure he would have been in the music videos had be still been alive... most artists have music videos to reflect their biggest songs, and this is no exception.. they had music videos before their self-titled album, too... the remaining members of the band still need to make a living, too! Suppose you were in a band on the rise and as soon as you get your big break (big record deal like what Sublime had) and your big-label debut was about to be released, and your lead singer dies... what would you do? Would you call it quits and retire? Or would you continue doing what you love most and continue playing music in another band? Look at David Groehl (drummer) from Nirvana... after Kurt Kobain died, he took the songs he had written on the bus and between practice sessions and started up a new band (Foo Fighters) as lead guitarist/vocals with a fellow member from Nirvana and look where he's at now (though the rest of the band has evolved since then) Do you call that cashing in on Kobain's death and riding his "drummer of Nirvana" title? People need to move along and make livings just like the rest of us, so stop whining!

GREAT CD (if your new to the band)
Sublime is one of my favortie bands of all time. This cd is good if your new to Sublime but yes it doesnt have any of there other good songs besides some of these. They could have put more, and better tracks from there albums. They could have fit 20 songs on here if they wanted.
RATINGS:
1-What I Got-(2:53)-10/10
2-Wrong Way-(2:16)-10/10
3-Santeria-(3:03)-10/10
4-40 Oz. To Freedom-(3:02)-9/10
5-Smoke Two Joints-(2:53)-8/10
6-Date Rape-(3:35)-10/10
7-Saw Red-(1:57)-8/10

8-Badfish-(3:06)-9/10
9-Doin Time-(4:09)-10/10
10-Poolshark-(:57)-9/10
What I Got(VIDEO) and Wrong Way(VIDEO) are also included on this cd.

Good songs, bad cd
Sublime is my favorite band, and will always be, but putting this as Sublime's GREATEST HITS, is laughable. I honestly reccomend you all to get 40oz. to Freedom, Robbin' the Hood, and the self-titled Sublime. Putting up $$ for ten great songs isnt bad. But with Sublime, you cant package a greatest hitz cd with only 10 songs.

I mean where is Seed, Rivers of Babylon (a bob marley original), All you need, KRS-1, etc. And the biggest missing song is "April 26, 1992". That is defenately one of sublime's best, but its not on their greatest hits...

Now dont waste your money on this cd, because this will lead you to buy all their other cds. So start earlier, and buy the 3 real sublime cd's; 40oz To Freedom, Robbin' The Hood, and Sublime's best...Sublime.

Dont waste your money...
If you really want a Sublime Greatest Hits collection, your going to need to buy every one of their CDS. Almost every song the've written should be on this CD, and these 10 aren't even their 10 best... not even close, this is a rip off, dont waste your money. ... Read more

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One of the greatest, if not, the greatest LTJ album
Out of the eleven Less Than Jake albums I own, this is definitely one of my favourites. Their isn't one song on the album that I don't like, and I can listen to it all the way through. Here is a look at all the songs:

0. Hidden Track - When Automatic starts playing, rewind it and it will go into the negitives. Stop rewinding when it gets to -1.41 and you will here Howie J. Reynolds talking, it's very funny. 10/10

1. Automatic - One of my favourite songs. Cool lyrics, good tromboning and just a very catchy song. 10/10

2. Happyman - A good song with a good chorus and tune. 10/10

3. 9th at the Pine - Good trombone intro, not too long, good chorus. 10/10

4. Sugar in Your Gastank - Excellent song, good lyrics and chorus. 10/10

5. Shindo - Definitely one of my favourite songs on the album. It doesn't have much tromboning in it, but the lyrics are great and it's one of the best on the album. 10/10

6. 107 - Another great song. Not much trombone on this either, but the rest is good. 10/10

7. Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts - This has always been one
of my favourite Less Than Jake songs. Ten times better than the "Pezcore" version. 10/10

8. Krazy Glue - One of the best songs on the album. The lyrics are very original, and it is very catchy. 10/10

9. Never Going Back to New Jersey - Hilarious intro, and the rest of the song is amazing. 10/10

10. How's My Driving, Doug Hastings? - Good chorus, the rest of the song is also excellent. 10/10

11. Just Like Frank - One of my favourite Less Than Jake songs. The whole song is ace. 10/10

12. Ask the Magic 8 Ball - Good song, especially the bass. 9/10

13. Dopeman - I love this song, one of the best songs on the album. Funny lyrics, excellent tune. 10/10

14. Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore - I loved this song, it's a little boring now but that's only because I listened to it too much. I still have to give it 10/10.

15. Rock-N-Roll Pizzeria - Another one of the best on the album, the chorus and lyrics make it a legendary song. 10/10

16. Lockdown - Good song, great tromboning. 9/10

As you can see, total adds up to 158/160 which is definitely 5 stars. I have three words for you: -- BUY THIS ALBUM -- because all the songs are amazing. Definitely one of my favourite albums. If you are looking for a Less Than Jake album to buy, buy this or "The Pez Collection" (24 of Less Than Jake's greatest songs not including Borders & Bounderies, kind of a Greatest Hits CD).

Gets better every time
There aren't many CDs floating out there that I'd give five stars. At the moment, I can only think of three; 311's Grassroots, Sum 41's Does This Look Infected?, and... Less Than Jake's Losing Streak! Of course! This is, at the least, a ska-punk masterpiece. There's not one out of sixteen songs that disappoints, and I mean that when I say it. And none of them sound the same. It's not the best CD I'll ever listen to, if I plan to listen to music for the rest of my life, but so far, it's my best CD.

It kicks off with Automatic. This automatically gets you hooked... the pun was probably intended. It's one of Less Than Jake's best songs in their library. Followed up by "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" classics such as Happyman, 9th at Pine, or the minute and a half ska extraordinaire How's My Driving, Doug Hastings?. My personal favorites are Automatic, of course, and 107, one of the catchiest songs on the CD. If you wanna get hooked to this CD, listen to Automatic, Sugar in Your Gastank, 107, Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts and Dopeman. Sugar in Your Gastank and Dopeman aren't necessarily my faves, but they were the ones I turned to first, and they still kick ass.

My advice is to buy it. Like, now. Facts may say that Goldfinger's debut album, out that same year, did much better chartwise, but Less Than Jake's album is much more solid, with songs that are at par with each other. Goldfinger are good, but Less Than Jake are better. That I can tell you from experience. You'll also find that Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts and Jen Doesn't Like Me Anymore, on this album, were also on their original debut, Pezcore. Buy that, too. And Hello Rockview. And Anthem. I still haven't bought Borders & Boundaries, but I will. Less Than Jake are without a doubt, my favorite band.

my life on a disc
this cd is most certainly the greatest cd ever recorded (along with suicide machine's, destruction by definition) and it kept my attention the whole way through. i have had that cd for about a year and a half and i still love it, and it is still great in my ears. automatic is the best ska song, in my opinion. this cd has the perfect blend of fast, catchy punk, with the titles, lyrics, and horn involvement of ska. pick this title up if you want to be sucked into less than jake's world of music. (trust me, its bliss).

AMAZING
This is what evry SKA kid wants. perfect. A fun cd to sing along with and play loud! another great cd buy less than jake. If you like this i would also suggest: Hello Rockview, Boarders and Boundries, and PezCor

Anthem and Hello Rockview are better
This cd was horrible compared to Anthem and Hello Rockview ... Read more

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A Great CD to Remember Bradley By.
Some people have said that this album is terrible and a waste, but I on the other hand, totally disagree. I have loved Sublime more than any other band and I've been listening to them even before Brads death (RIP). This album shows the talent Brad had and the voice that is so hypnotizing and will always be remembered. Now that he is gone, this is about as close as we will get to hear Bradley playin' acoustic, almost as if he was in the room. Whoever said that It's Who You Know was bad, you were so wrong. That's what Brad was about, just playin' his guitar and whatever came out, came out. He was a pure genius and never will their be a musician as unique as himself.

the BEST cd
well I'm a HUGE fan of sublime. and I've been one for a very long time. I'll have to say that this is Sublime's best album. oh and the person before that said some of them are crap well he probably thought that because there are lot's of people talking in the backround of some of the songs. those songs are from The Firecracker Lounge. a place run by Gwen Stefani. and that wrong way demo, that's from there too. that performance is his best ever. it was pretty much him tellin stories all night long and playin on his accoustic. well for all you BIG sublime fans. get this CD. but if the only CD you have is the self titled one and you only like Wrong Way, Santeria, and all the big name ones...don't waste your money and find a different band. peace out

Good songs - poor recordings
This is a good selection of songs, but the sound quality of the recordings is very very poor.

Amazing CD..
This is definitely in the top two of my favorite Sublime cds. It gives a great view at the band's music that you don't get with their studio albums. Some may be a little turned off by the sound quality on a few of the tracks, but others make up greatly for this. And even with the bad quality Mary along with a cover of "Big Salty Tears" is an awesome track. The Marley Medley (including This Train, and Guava Jelly) is my favorite on the cd. A few of the tracks can be found on other cds, but the rest of the songs are well worth the buy. Buy this cd now. It's awesome.

brilliant
This album is one of my favorites of sublime. Yeah, the recording quality is bad...but who cares? The way Brad can move me with just a few notes is absolutely incredible. Somehow, despite the fact that the guys must be really messed up on most of these songs, the earnest passion of brad nowell and sublime still cuts through. a must for anyone that's a fan. ... Read more

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Life Won't Wait bursts with a thrilling ambition. On Rancid's past albums, these Clash-via-Cali punks came on with an invigorating twin guitar attack that sounded like it wanted to take over the world--to set it free!--and their fourth release continues in this radical vein, insisting that "all people must rise and decide your fate." But there's newfound ambition in the music, too, as the band's raging attack is supplemented now by new sounds (rocksteady and rockabilly, even doo-wop and soul), new musical textures (the exhilarating "Crane Fist" features a piano battling a B3 organ), and new sources of inspiration, as the boys shout out for Salvadoran immigrants and brag like rappers in anthem after anthem of urgent, beautiful poetry. --David Cantwell ... Read more

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Amazing record by a great band
Rancid is one of those rare bands who can crank out album after album of similar-sounding music without stagnating. Their sound is born of the Clash and the Sex pistols, with a touch of Black Flag political sensibility thrown in. To say Rancid is not derivative would be a lie, but to discount them because of their influences would be a crime.

"Life Won't Wait" was the eagerly-anticipated follow-up to 1995's "...And Out Come The Wolves," and it showed surprising levels of innovation and musical exploration from what had been a band with staid musical style.

"Bloodclot" is the leadoff shot, a typical Rancid-esque song with Lars' raw-throated vocals getting the record off to a super-charged opening. There are a lot of great tracks on this record that are not straight-ahead punk songs, and if people complain about Rancid trying out Ska and Reggae, the lyric "Desmond Dekker was singin" from "Roots Radicals" is obviously lost on them.

"Hoover Street" is one such reggae song, though it mixes rocking choruses in for a great blend of sounds all tied together with Tim Armstrong's drawling vocals. "Who would've thought" and "Corazon De Oro" are also in the reggae/ska vein. Both are beautiful songs that bespeak brash and youthful love, and are a far cry from the hard-edged punkishness that had been Rancid's trademark up to this point. While the departure is uncharacteristic, the songs' strength and sheer enjoyability cannot be denied. "Life Won't Wait" and "Wrongful Suspicion" also have the Jamaican style, though they are more serious and political than the aforementioned selections.

Lars does even more singing on this record, and his voice is an excellent counterpoint to Tim's. There are so many amazing songs on this album, it's hard to pick any favorites, but my favorites are "Coppers," "Something in the World today," "Cash Cutlture and Violence," and the brilliant "Crane Fist."

Listening to this album takes you through almost all ranges of human emotion. From adrenaline-fueled aggression to anthemic exaltation, Rancid has crafted a masterpiece with this album. I've had it for four years and never gotten sick of it once. If you like bands like Green Day, the Clash, the Ramones, and any of the new Pop-punk bands, give this one a try. I think you Blink-182 fans might just be pleasantly surprised.

Rancid have done it again....
This cd rocks! it tops and out come the wolves big time! it's got a great mix of differant types of music, from punk to a more catchy less poppy ska sound! It's very cool to hear rancid jam with artists from hepcat the slackers and even mighty mighty bosstones. I liked every single song on this cd, from the heavy, fast and just plain cool sounds of Bloodclot, to the fast and up beat sounds of crane fist. Not since Lets go have rancid rocked so much, i thought wolves was missing something but Life won't wait made sure that rancid have not lost a thing! 1 fan had said this album pretty much sucked and that Tim had taken over the band, that "fan" needs to take a better look and this masterpiece, not only does Lars and Brett do many number of the vocals but many guests were involved as well, Rancid are still and will remain my favorite punk band, and from what this album shows, any real, true, rancid fan feels the same way!

Great Rancid Record
This is my personal favorite Rancid record to listen to when I'm relaxed. It isn't as angry as both Rancid S/T's, but it's a very damn good record. There is a great fusion of reggae, ska, and pop. The highlights include Bloodclot, Black Lung, Life Won't Wait, Hooligans, Crane Fist, 1998, and Coppers. OK, all the songs are good. I'm not too crazy about the ballad type songs, but they're listenable.

Bottom Line: Angry? Not really, Original? No, Fun? Definately.

This sounds a lot like the Clash, but that doesn't matter, because this record is brilliant. And, the clash are good, so what's bad about sounding similar to them?

RANCID'S "LONDON CALLING"
This is Rancid's best CD. There's not a bad track on it. It has experimental tracks as well as straight-ahead punk tracks on it. They compare very favorably to The Clash on this CD, moreso than on any of their other CDs. I've bought 4 Rancid albums over the years, and ended up tiring of them (not subtle-genius enough) and trading them except THIS ONE, which I would NEVER part with!!! Yeah, the others are louder and have more anthems on 'em, but like I wrote, this is subtle-GENIUS!

Piece of Art
I feel kinda bad for writing an online review for this, since I own Let's Go, ...AOCTW, Life Won't Wait, 2000 and Indestructible and this is the only one I downloaded and burned instead of purchased, but I feel the need to review it anyway. If Rancid had been around in the late 70's, they would be considered one of the most genius and influential bands of all time, but instead they are considered a "Blatant Clash Ripoff." I don't feel this is right, as Rancid and and The Clash sound almost entirely different in my opinion.

Intro: Loud, Fast and Short, good start. 9/10
Bloodclot: Really Catchy, one of Rancids best. 10/10
Hoover Street: A bit long, but it grows on you. 8/10
Black Lung: Excellent Punk Song, love the intro. 10/10
Life Won't Wait: Fast Vocals over slow reggae music. Catchy. 9/10
New Dress: I dislike this one. 6/10
Warsaw: Only 90 seconds long and hard to understand, but one of my favorites. 10/10
Hooligans: Excellent Reggae song. 10/10
Crane Fist: Weird, but one of my favorite Rancid songs. 10/10
Leicester Square: Don't really care for this one. 7/10
Black Lung: At first I hated it, but its really good pop-ska. 8/10
Who Would've Thought: Punk Ballad, starts off slow, good song. 9/10
Cash Culture & Violence: At first I disliked it, but I love the vocal style. 8/10
Cocktails: I like the Harmonica/Punk mix. Good Pace to it. 8.5/10
The Wolf: This one is ok. 7/10
1998: Fast, Angry, Vulgar, Good Bass and one of my favorites. 10/10
Lady Liberty: Weird Rockabilly song, its kinda good. 7.5/10
Wrongful Suspicion: I love this song. 10/10
Turntables: Good punk song, fast and upbeat. 8.5/10
Something in the World: Rock song, very catchy chorus. 9/10
Corazon De Oro: Outstanding song, kind of a ballad. 10/10
Coppers: Although its long at 5 minutes, its still a relaxing reggae song. 9.5/10 ... Read more

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Great Live Sound
This CD totally captures the live sounds of Sublime. Not playing before a stadium sized crowd adds to the fact that Sublime was content with where they were in the industry. The one thing I want to know is for those people that have this CD, why doesn't the song list give the name of the song played directly before "Date Rape"? I know it's off the 40 oz. CD, and it's only a little cut, but it deserves it's due. Anyway, get this CD if you are familar with the Sublime studio sound, and would love to hear them taped live. Even if the sound quality is a little less than par, it's a great collectiion of Sublime tunes.

Awesome
Even if this CD doesn't have the best setlist they could have put together it does accomplish the most important thing it needed to do: capture the feeling of live Sublime. From the openning explosion of Don't Push to the melodic ending of Ruca and everything in between this album captures the atmosphere and feeling of being at a Sublime concert. For anyone who started liking Sublime when they heard the self-titled album and obviously never got a chance to see Sublime live this album will keep you hooked for life. Also if all you have is the self-titled and are looking for more, earlier music you can't go wrong with this.

A sublime masterpiece
For most of my life, i have been interested it badmusic until i came along sublime. sublime turned be on to the greatful dead(scarley begonias), the maytals(5446), peter tosh(steppen razor) and many more of the greats. I guarentee that anyone will like this album, it is some of sublimes best work, my favorite song on this album is "all you need" and "djs" (very different from 40 oz version). if you enjoy this, i recomend picking up "40 oz to freedom" and "robbin the hood."

lets go get stoned
This was the CD that introduced me to sublime. It is my favorite album I own. Bradley sounds amazing on this. My favorites are Dont Push,Right Back,Lets Go Get Stoned,,Badfish,DJS,Work That We Do. I don't dislike any of the songs on here. Even though I normally listen to hip hop I think this easily beats any rap albums and I think its great that Sublime opened our eyes to the fact that there are white people in the Hood.

dont push
this song is one of my favs but like any other sublime song its great sublime is the greatest band ever ... Read more