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Music : The Offspring - Greatest Hits |
- How do I become an Offspring fan?I tried banging my head against concrete and sniffing glue and noxious fumes to kill off the parts of my brain that was aware of bands like The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Damned, and The Jam, but it still didn't work. What other "punk" bands do I need to destroy all memories of in order to finally appreciate The Offspring?
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- Super Decent! 4.5I got really into the Offspring over the summer and quick had to have a collection of their highlights. On this it delivered. This CD lived up to my expectations and I really do love it but for hardcore fans in need of a true definative collection, I can definately see how it's just not enough...anyway for the casual fan whose recently become obsessed, buy it. It probably has what you're looking for and more.
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- great album ahhh the memoriesEverytime I listen to this album it takes me back to my high school days. I recommend this to anyone who was a teenager in the mid to late 90s. If you enjoy this alum, I also recommend buying the music video collection dvd.
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- Jeff's reviewAnother one of my faverite bands , this is also avalable as a DVD video collection , anyways I say it's a must buy.
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- Very Basic CompilationI never really understood why greatest hits albums only ever include 10, 12, 14 songs.. Wouldn't you think if a band/label is trying to convince you to purchase songs that have already been released previously, they'd at least fill it up with as many popular songs as possible? As you've read in other reviews, this compilation has its ups and downs. First of all, the two songs that I bought this disc for are "Can't Repeat", the single that the Offspring led into this release, and "Defy You", the single that appeared in the movie 'Orange County' (also a song the band promised would be in 'Splinter' but didn't deliver)..
This compilation is for the very basic fan. Most of these songs have been mainstays on your local rock radio for many years, such as "Come Out And Play (Keep 'Em Separated)", "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)", "Self Esteem" and "The Kids Aren't Alright."
It has many holes in which the beginner fan may not realize they're being cheated on. First of all, this compilation only covers five albums. The self-titled release, which has stayed mainly underground, and 'Ignition', which is a strong album and wickedly underrated, have no part in this Greatest Hits.. Songs such as "Session", "Kick Him When He's Down" and "Dirty Magic" could've been included from the 'Ignition' disc.. From 'Smash', despite never being released as a single, the widely popular "Nitro (Youth Energy)" could've been used.
Two singles from 'Ixnay on the Hombre' were left off the album: "The Meaning Of Life" and "I Choose", and "She's Got Issues" is a no show from "Americana".. However, I was appalled by the fact that the third single from 'Conspiracy of One', "Million Miles Away" was left off, being that it's one of, if not my favorite Offspring song of all-time.
If you're looking for an introduction to the band, for $10 this is a solid buy, but by no means does this compilation live up to standards. Look into 'Smash' and 'Americana'.. They're the albums that the Offspring has used to fuel its fire. They're also working on an 8th album, which is due for release sometime in the first half of 2008.
Album Grade: B
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