Planet Punk

1. Super Drei

2. Schunder-Song

3. Hurra

4. Geh Mit Mir

5. Langweilig

6. Mein Freund Michael

7. Rod Loves You

8. Der Misanthrop

9. Vermissen, Baby

10. Nazareth

11. Meine Ex (Plodierte Freundin)

12. Die Banane

13. B.S.L.

14. Die Traurige Ballade Von Susi Spakowski

15. Red Mit Mir

16. Trick 17 M. S.

17. Opfer

Planet Punk,Die Ärzte,Universal/Metronome,Punk Revival,World Beat,World Music

Average customer rating: Reckless Driving Ricky Wilson: guitar god Just As Good As The First B-52's - 'Wild Planet' (Reprise) Gives the party a BANG

Wild Planet The B-52's Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The B-52's Whammy! Cosmic Thing Bouncing Off The Satellites Party Mix!/Mesopotamia ASIN: B000002KLM Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Party Out Of Bounds
2. Dirty Back Road
3. Runnin' Around
4. Give Me Back My Man
5. Private Idaho
6. Devil In My Car
7. Quiche Lorraine
8. Strobe Light
9. 53 Miles West Of Venus

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After the likes of "Rock Lobster" and "606-0842," a lot of new wavers were curious about what Athens, Georgia's fun-loving B-52s were going to do for an encore. The answer came with this rollicking second album in 1980, which found flat-toned Fred Schneider and twin bouffant-topped, gogoing chanteuses Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson nearly equaling the giddy highs of their debut. From the riotous "Party Out of Bounds" and "Devil in My Car" to the ahead-of-the curve couch potato classic, "Private Idaho" to the ever-kitschy "Strobe Light" and the other-worldly "53 Miles West of Venus," this collection proved the B-52s were no flash in the lava lamp. --Billy Altman

Customer Reviews:

Reckless Driving.......2007-05-01

This is my favorite B's "rock" geared album ever! Putting both "Whammy!" and Mesopotamia" aside for the moment (these are my favorite "experimental/electronic" geared B albums ever)no album after "Wild Planet" has remotely come close to the timelessness and overall punch this record has--everytime I play it. Two of my favorite tracks are "Dirty Back Road" and "53 Miles West of Venus".

Ricky Wilson: guitar god.......2007-04-16

The B-52's second album, 1980's "Wild Planet", is thoroughly a blast, and probably the best showcase for the late Ricky Wilson's imaginative, propulsive guitar playing--one listen to the track "Runnin' Around", with its weirdly off-kilter, yet driving riffery, and it's clear that Sonic Youth picked up a thing or two from this guy.

And that's not to take anything away from the rest of the band. Drummer Keith Strickland consistently keeps up a great beat on this mostly uptempo album. The only really laidback tune here, "Dirty Back Road", is fantastic, with a breathtakingly tuneful melody and marvelous unison vocals from Kate Piersen and Ricky's brother Cindy. And the inimitable Fred Schneider, with his enthusiastic-yet-unsettled vocal stylings, gets plenty of room to shine, as on the manic, riff-packed classic hit "Private Idaho", and the wacked-out "Strobe Light". Even the album-closing "53 Miles West Of Venus", an instrumental-plus-title chant, has an irresistibly toe-tapping quality. Things get a hair too silly on "Quiche Lorraine", but that's just a minor quibble. "Wild Planet" is an insanely catchy, joyous album--a definite classic of the so-called New Wave era.

Just As Good As The First.......2007-02-25

This is another super fun and greatly unique album. This and the first album are rock classics with their own special appeal. The B's rock.

B-52's - 'Wild Planet' (Reprise).......2006-09-01

Originally released in 1980, this was the follow-up to their self-titled debut (see my review). Another worthy new wave classic, to say the least. I thought that 'Wild Planet' showcased just how well the band's three vocalists Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson and Meg Ryan-look alike (these days anyway) Cindy Wilson work together as a team. Most notable tracks are "Party Out Of Bounds","Private Idaho" (find me a ANY music fan that doesn't know of this tune right off the bat),"Devil In My Car" and the party favor "Strobe Light". Another absolute must-have.

Gives the party a BANG.......2006-03-20

The B-52's kept the party going with this one, and kept everyone on their feet. A wild ride, fun fun fun till the sun came up. Great dance and party music!

Average customer rating: Amazing for any Wednesday 13 fan... A Long Time Coming Rough & raw, just great Murderdolls, plus so much more One of the best sets ever

Little Box of Horrors (5 CD / 1 DVD Box Set) Wednesday 13's Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 Manufacturer: Restless Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Similar Items: Fang Bang Transylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls 6 Years, 6 Feet Under the Influence ASIN: B000EMSU1A Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

1. Cosmic La La La
2. Galactic Chicken Shit
3. Hit And Rape
4. I Dismember Mama
5. 197666
6. Goddamn, I Am
7. Wolfman Stole My Baby
8. The 13th Commandment
9. Bloodsuckers Anonymous
10. Kill Miss America
11. Planet 13

Tracks:

1. Mr. Motherfucker
2. Twist My Sister
3. Let's Go To War
4. Die My Bride
5. Screwdriver
6. Scary Song
7. Rambo
8. I Love Me
9. Full Metal Jackoff
10. Crossdressing... G.D.S.O.B.
11. I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend
12. S.T.D.'s
13. Motel Killafornia
14. She's A Man
15. Foot In Mouth
16. Going to Hell

Tracks:

1. Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun
2. Hooray for Horrorwood
3. Creature from the Black Lagoon
4. Oogie Boogie Baby Baby
5. Monster, Monster 13-Oh Yeah
6. Rocketship Oddity 13
7. Bride of Frankenstein
8. The Witch Is Dead
9. Back in Blacula
10. Last Halloween-The Story of Trick or Treat Pete
11. I Was a Teenage Ghoulscout
12. Welcome to the Strange
13. They Only Wanna Eat Your Brains
14. Plan 9 from Outer Space
15. Neon Black
16. La, la for Lon Chaney, Jr.
17. I Love to Say Fuck
18. I Love to Say F--K [Evil Dead-Ited Radio Mix]

Tracks:

1. Viva las Violence
2. The Devil Made Me Do It
3. Give Her to the Monsters
4. Smother My Brother
5. Planet of the Apes
6. Evil Is Good
7. We Have to Kill You
8. Kung Fu You
9. Murder Pie
10. Eat Drugs First
11. Celebrity Skinned
12. Dead and Breakfast
13. Bark at the Moon
14. Galactic Chicken Shit [Live]

Tracks:

1. Bride of Frankenstein-97 Demo
2. Whoop D God Damn Da Doo-97 Demo
3. Snotty Nose-97 Demo
4. Break Her Teeth-97 Demo
5. Natalie (You're Really Not That Cool)-Demo
6. Hello Hooray-Demo
7. Nobody-Acoustic Radio Performance
8. Hit And Rape- Acoustic Radio Performance
9. Kill Miss America (Purposely Out of Tune Version)-Acoustic Radio Performance
10. 197666 (Uncomfortably Dumb Version)-Acoustic Radio Performance
11. Graverobbing USA-A Side
12. Rock N Roll- B Side
13. 197666- B Side
14. Fox on The Run- Trailer Park Session
15. Anti-You -Trailer Park Session
16. Dawn of the Dead -Trailer Park Session
17. Levity Ball -Trailer Park Session
18. I Wanna Be Your Dog -Trailer Park Session
19. Shoot To Thrill -Trailer Park Session
20. Love At First Fright -Trailer Park Session
21. I Wanna Rot -2001 Outtake

Tracks:

1. Transvestite Chainsaw Massacre Live '98

Album Description

Little Box of Horrors is a demented treasure trove of ghoulish, horror punk delights from Wednesday 13's Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13.

Before becoming frontman for the very successful Slipknot offshoot Murderdolls (and releasing a solo album on Roadrunner), Wednesday 13 lead the ultra-campy Frankenstein Drag Queens through four albums and shows with Static-X, GWAR, Jack Off Jill and The Genitorturers before putting the band on hold in '02. With Wednesday 13's second solo album on the way (plus several recent unannounced Frankenstein Drag Queen reunion shows) expect to hear lots more from the Frankenstein Drag Queens in '06!

This six disc box set features four original albums(CD 1: The Late, Late, Late Show, CD 2: Night of the Living Drag Queens, CD 3: Songs From The Recently Deceased, CD 4: Viva Las Violence) plus a rarities disc and a live DVD!

Customer Reviews:

Amazing for any Wednesday 13 fan..........2007-01-12

I was a bit skeptical at first because I was first introduced to the Drag Queens after I got into Murderdolls but this box set is completely amazing and worth every penny.

A Long Time Coming.......2006-08-03

This boxset has been a long time coming. But, was it worth the wait? ABSOLUTELY!! The Little Box Of Horrors compiles all 4 of the FDQ cds, along with an expanded rarities disc and a DVD. Now, there are some downsides to the boxset, which will disappoint very little. First, the positives. You get all 4 of the FDQ Cds in one shot. No need spending hundreds of dollars ( like me) to find good quality copies of these cds. Plus too, the Rarities cd contains things that wasn't even on the original Rare Treats cd that the band released, and a few of the tracks, even the die hards ( such as myself) haven't even heard until now. Double devil horns to Wednesday for putting together such a collection.Now,the bad side. First of all, while Wednesday did clear out the vault with this release, there are two songs missing- "Chop Off My Hand", and "Hey Mom, I just killed a chicken". The other downside is the dvd. The title of the dvd is Transvestite Chainsaw Massacre. That particular title WAS released through the band on VHS and available at shows and through mail order. However, the DVD is not the full show and only "highlights" of the video. Why Wednesday didn't put on the full show, or even the music videos that FDQ has done throughout the years, I don't know, but would like to find out. Perhaps with the success of this release, they will re-release all of the old VHS tapes on DVD, or even put out a new FDQ cd, and have the 2 missing songs as bonus tracks. This boxset was also released limitedly overseas through a different company, along with different artwork and a booklet. Here's to the future of the FDQ's. May they not rot away anytime soon.

Rough & raw, just great.......2006-07-05

Great CD box set, it's rough & raw like goth metal should be.

Murderdolls, plus so much more.......2006-07-03

if you're a fna of the murderdolls or wednesday 13's solo work, this boxset is perfect for you. as you listen from the first disk to the last, you can see how wednesday has evolved over the years. it starts off raw and gritty, but leads into darker, and much more creepy music that shows he was heading straight to transylvania 90210. also, you discover just about every murderdolls song was a FDQ song, or part of one. the DVD is great addition, sinse there is a slim chance of catching them live any time soon.

overall it's a great, dark, sick and funny purchase. 5 stars for sure!

One of the best sets ever.......2006-06-15

This is one of the best box sets I have ever purchased. It is great from beginning to end. I love Wednesday 13, Murderdolls and FDQ. If you are a fan of any of those you need to buy this set. I have listened to it over and over again.

Average customer rating: Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham Grab a beer and fire up the grill! Best of Surf/Indie Rock Ladies and Gentlemen, the legendary Shadowy Men!!! A Whooping crazy happy spazzy Five Stars O' fun!

Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet Manufacturer: Cargo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Savvy Show Stoppers Sport Fishin' Forbidden Sounds Instrumentals War of The Surf Guitars ASIN: B000000GVI Release Date: 1993-05-17

Tracks:

1. Dim The Lights, Chill The Ham
2. Reids Situation
3. I Know A Guy Named Larry
4. Exit From Vince Lombardi High School
5. Aunts Invasion
6. Running Meredith
7. Bang Bang
8. Hot Box Car
9. In My Room
10. Dewy Drops Of Spring
11. 5 American 6 Canadian
12. Who Painted Whistler's Mother
13. Case Of The Missing Lady Fingers
14. Jackpot
15. D. Tour
16. Hunter S. Thompson's Younger Brother
17. Misogomy And The Object
18. Ben Hur Picked Off In A Gazebo
19. Who's Afriad Of Alyson Hymer/Wow Flutter Hiss
20. You Spin Me Round '86
21. Babakganoosh
22. Siesta Cinema
23. Dim The Lights, Chill The Ham (Reprise)
24. Bonus Track
25. Bonus Track

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Borrowing as much from UK pre-Beatles instrumental legends the Shadows as the reverb-drenched American surfmeisters of the '60s, Toronto's Shadowy Men are a tough act to duct-tape to the chair. These '90s guys keep squirming loose to add unexpected elements to their brew. Benny Goodman's "Swing, Swing, Swing" pops up in "I Know a Guy Named Larry." And "Bang Bang," the Sonny Bono tune, tellingly combines gypsy swagger and 007 intrigue with a rockabilly bridge. Like San Francisco's Mermen, this is kinda surf and kinda not. When the Shadowy Men play Brian Wilson's "In My Room," you can bet they've got a pail of water balanced over the door, just waiting for some sap to walk in. --Jud Cost

Customer Reviews:

Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham.......2007-03-18

This album is a must have if you like surf.

Grab a beer and fire up the grill!.......2006-04-01

I've owned this CD for a couple of years and I don't listen to it much, but I played it a few days ago and I was immediately transported to a wooden deck by a house with a gas grill cooking burgers and I had a beer in my hand thinking about how good life it.

This kind of music just sets a kind of mood, and whatever that mood is depends on your imagination, but I'll bet you imagine something in the Summer that is fun or relaxing. I love this stuff.

Best of Surf/Indie Rock.......2005-11-29

Along with Man or Astroman?, Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet released several outstanding indie instrumental albums in the 1990s. This is their second and probably best one, and still sounds great almost 15 years later. Fans of this band should also check out 'Fresh Gasoline' by Phono-Comb.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the legendary Shadowy Men!!!.......2003-12-27

Anyone who is a fan of great Instrumental surf, lounge, or "spy" music must pick this up. This album makes great background music to conduct your own secret covert spy missions to. The performances here are one of a kind!!! You owe it to yourself to check this one out!!

A Whooping crazy happy spazzy Five Stars O' fun!.......1998-10-16

A very upbeat recording from a bunch of happenin' Canadians. A must have to add to your collections! An added bonus? Not many people know their groovy style so they are relitivly CHEEP! Also look for their (first?) one "Savvy Show Stoppers!" or try the Barenaked Ladies (Gordon) or Moxy Fruvous (Bargainville) for other upbeat canadian tunes!

Average customer rating: The Vandals find their footing Great Orange County Punk! HILARIOUS punk CD! Cool! Really Cool CD

Fear of a Punk Planet The Vandals Manufacturer: Kung Fu Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Maniacal Laughter Liberal Animation S&M Airlines Let's Go MIA: The Complete Anthology ASIN: B00004S2UQ Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Pizza Train
2. The Rodge
3. Join Us For Pong
4. Hey Holmes!
5. Girls Turn 18 Every Day
6. Kill My Tenant
7. Summer Lovin'
8. The Day Farrah Fawcett Died
9. Anti
10. Teenage Idol
11. Small Wonder
12. Phone Machine
13. Shi'ite Punk
14. China Town
15. Working For The Man
16. Kokomo

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As a rule, funny-punk doesn't age very well, but there's something about this Southern California act's self-mocking clowning that's let it stand the test of time. That probably has something to do with their decision to aim for the lowest-common-denominator wherever possible--via songs like "Girls Turn 18 Every Day" and "Pizza Train (She Delivers)." Sure, some younger fans will be scratching their heads as singer David Quackenbush invites them to "Join Us for Pong"--not to mention wondering who the heck special guest Moon Unit Zappa might be--but the gleeful three-chords-and-a-cloud-of-dust approach easily quashes any objections. Perfect for frat parties and beer blasts, providing no sensitive souls are within spitting distance. --David Sprague

Customer Reviews:

The Vandals find their footing.......2005-08-13

This is the album where th line-up stabilized for once and The Vandals headed into the goofy catchy punk they have been known for for the past decade. There are some absolutely great moments on here, notably Pizza Tran, Join Us For Pong, Summer Lovin' and Anti, but you must know there are some absolutely horrible moments on here as well. They were bad then, and they're worse now. I'm talking about "Do The Rog", "Hey Homes" and pretty much the rest of the album. I love the Vandals, but I am simply being completely honest. 50% brilliant, 50% awful.
Also, this is not one of their first albums. They had many others in the 80's with a different lineup. Joe Escalante is the only constant, and even he switched from drums to bass/lawyer.

Great Orange County Punk!.......2004-12-11

Well the Vandals are awesome. There is not a bad song on this cd! The songs are fast and energetic, probably the best Vandals album next to The Quickening. Any punk fan should have this.

Pizza Tran- Good Start. 8/10
The Rodge- Funny lyrics, a dance song. 7/10
Join Us For Pong- Fast, energetic, and hilarious. 10/10
Hey Holmes! Great lyrics, awesome guitar. 10/10
Girls Turn 18- An ok song, probably the worst on the cd. 5/10
Kill My Tenant- Another ok song. 6/10
Summer Lovin`- A cover from Grease, very funny. 9/10
The Day Farrah Fawcett Died- Another funny song, fast! 10/10
Anti- Best on the album! 10/10
Teenage Idol- Another okay song, sort of weird. 6/10
Small Wonder- It grows on you, 4:30 seconds long, fast lyrics8/10
Phone Machine- A great song after Small Wonder! 8/10
Shi'ite Punk- Western style, love it! 10/10
China Town- The lyrics are true, funny song. 9/10
Working For The Man- A hardcore type song. 9/10
Kokomo- A cover, you know how they are. 6/10

HILARIOUS punk CD!.......2002-11-23

This CD is a great punk disc. It's obvious the guys were young when this was written, but I think it's very good for their age/inexperience (with exception of Joe Escalante, who was in the original early '80's group of the same name)

Cool!.......2000-06-13

It is one outstanding CD! I bought it for my sister because she loves grease and the vandals (SUmmer Lovin') I love it! better than Stevo!

Really Cool CD.......2000-06-12

I love Punk Rock and always loved the Vandals, and this totaly rocks the planet buy it.

Average customer rating: It's not BROKE, but you can buy this one! once in a great while this album makes my cd changer. great album from an awesome band Awesome The best Rap/Metal band ever.

Blackout (hed) Planet Earth Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Broke (hed) P.E. Only in Amerika Back 2 Base X The Best of (hed) Planet Earth ASIN: B00008BX1D Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. Suck It Up
2. Bury Me
3. Dangerous
4. Blackout
5. Get Away
6. Crazy Life
7. Half The Man
8. The Only One
9. Other Side
10. Flesh And Bone
11. Octopussy
12. Carnivale
13. Fallen
14. Revelations

Amazon.com

There's something genuinely interesting about (hed) Planet Earth. Rather than simply singing about being different, they actually attempt to break from convention. That spirit is what makes Blackout a fascinating album. Though nearly all the 14 tracks kick off into a metal frenzy at some point, they're wildly varied in their pace and feel. "Crazy Life," begins with sinister Wu-Tang keyboards, then rips into a raucous chorus, before a hard-hitting rap about sex on the road leads to a screaming rock crescendo. "Flesh and Bone" features vocalist Jahred conjuring lost souls at midnight crossroads, while the shuffling "Other Side" is cushioned by a soft 1970s haze. Elsewhere pop, soul, reggae, and folk slip into the mix, making the band's histrionic outbursts all the more effective. Jahred's lyrics, too, are above the norm, if a bit too self-focused. --Dominic Wills

Customer Reviews:

It's not BROKE, but you can buy this one!.......2006-03-10

While not as impressive as their breakout 'Broke' (no not their debut, but the CD that got them noticed) 'Blackout' is still a really good album. The opener gets you right into the CD with Jahreds ranting "Suck it up" but it's songs like 'DANGEROUS' and 'ONLY ONE' that really get the party started, and the rap oriented 'CRAZY LIFE' that show you their versatility. My favorite track here is 'OTHER SIDE' which is just that, the other side to this band. The song is melodic and cushioned with that 70's rock vibe, but it works on SO many levels. 'CARNIVALE' is probably the most standoutish song here, with the circus music in the backdrop and the eerie vocals it just kicks major @$$ as serves as a unique venture into uncharted territory for the boys of the (hed)...'BLACKOUT' while being the single and the title track, is not my favorite choice and is somewhat dissapointing. 'HALF THE MAN' is great and 'FALLEN' is as well...'OCTOPUSSY' is ehhh and the closer 'REVELATIONS' while not terrible is nothing special and should have been swapped with 'CARNIVALE' which is truly their most unique song on the album and is usually where I turn off the album anyways...Great follow-up even if it's not as good as the predecesor.

once in a great while this album makes my cd changer........2005-06-03

I do like this band, but not as much as the other things i listen to(read my other reviews). This album is very quirky. I can only get hooked on the tracks Half the Man, and Carnivale. I think this band had a lot of potential. This album seems very unorganized in my opinion. I think they need a lyrical structure that is uniform and fits together. They can play (not really in my opinion as a killer musician), and they just need some solid ground. I only like to listen to this album once in a great while. Check it out. You be the Judge.

great album from an awesome band.......2004-10-06

hed pe has been one of my favorates after the song "get away" was featured on NASCAR Thunder 2003. The standout tracks are well, ummm, ALL OF EM. Hedpe is very consitent troughout the entire album. a pick up for nu-metal or metal fans.

Awesome.......2004-08-06

Originally I was not introduced to (hed) Planet Earth until I had gone to a concert with the bands: Saliva, Stereomud, Systematic, and (hed)PE and the concert was amazing it was the best concert I have ever been to and the music was so amazing that the next day I went out to buy these bands albums. As I went through the album I was like they played that and it was awesome, I guess there are different ways to listen to an album, great cd i recommend this cd to anyone who likes heavy rock

The best Rap/Metal band ever........2004-06-13

Its true, Hed Pe is the only band that can possibly remain as playful and rap going as they are while still containing heavy, headbanging qualities to their music. This album in honest opinion isnt as great as Broke, their best album by far, but it definately is as close to perfection as it can get.
Suck it Up 10/10 - One of Hed's best songs to date. And its a perfect opener to.
Bury Me 8/10 - Great, but nothing that we havent seen before.
Dangerous 8.5/10 - Another great Hed Pe song that remains true to their sound.
Blackout 9/10 - With a very catchy chorus, this song becomes a party hit within seconds.
Get away 7.5/10 - The first melodic music on the album but still a good song.
Crazy Life 8/10 - This to is great for parties, and really easy to sing along to.
Half the man 9/10 - Great melodic song.
Only One 10/10 - Perhaps the best headbanging song on the album.
Other Side 10/10 - Im in love with this tune. Its so suttle yet so powerful.
Flesh and Bone 9.5/10 - A great headbanging song as well.
Octopussy 10/10 - Heavy. If only they had turned this into a real song.
Carnivale 9/10 - You notice this song instantly with its circus like music at the start.
Fallen 10/10 - Great Hed Pe.
Revalations 9.5/10 - Good song to end off on, though i feel it could have been ever better.
BUY THIS CD, along with BROKE!

Average customer rating: A must Go Ape Top of their Genre, No Question. This one is where to start

Planet of the Apes: Best of Guano Apes Guano Apes Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Walking on Thin Line Proud Like a God Live Don't Give Me Names Don't Give Me Names ASIN: B00069W5P8 Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Break the Line
2. Open Your Eyes
3. Big in Japan
4. Rain
5. No Speech
6. Innocent Greed
7. Living in a Lie
8. D Up
9. Lords of the Boards
10. Pretty in Scarlet
11. Mine All Mine
12. Quietly
13. You Can't Stop Me
14. Wash It Down
15. Scratch the Pitch
16. Don't You Turn Your Back on Me
17. Gogan
18. Kumba Yo! - Guano Apes, Michael Mittermeier
19. Break the Line

Customer Reviews:

A must.......2007-05-08

If you are a guano apes fan, then you will love this album.

Go Ape.......2006-03-30

I could easily be writing this review about any of the band's albums since this IS a greatest hits collection. Of the band's three albums of original material here's the breakdown: Walking on A Thin Line is by far their strongest and best material. The second disc, Don't Give Me Names is also an exceptionally strong album that you can play from start to finish. Only their first disc, Proud Like A God, has some relative clunkers on it. That disc does have two of their most famous tracks (Lords of the Boards and Open Your Eyes...which was a minor radio success in the U.S. in 1997). Forgive the uneveness of the first disc due to youthful experimentation and an attempt at four very different musical personalities trying to make something they could all agree on. This is an underappreciated and definitely overlooked band in America. Only their first disc is available via a U.S. distribution company. Don't Give Me Name was yanked by RCA in America on the eve of the distribution citing the "don't hear a single" nonsense. Let's not forget that the band, under contract with BMG in the rest of the world, had something like four or five hits of that album in Europe and won Mtv Europe awards etc. So, that's really a bunch of BS. This band was lost in the shuffle of the big companies like RCA having to restructure and clean administrative house. This wasn't "the band" to new execs who had no relationship with them and they were told to try again with the next album. That would be the third and best CD which was hugely successful once again in Germany and certain European markets. But still no release here. How do I know all this? Well, I was a journalist working for a major rock magazine at the time Don't Give Me Names came out and am a big supporter of the band. I have no doubt that if even half the budget being spent on promoting Lacuna Coil (whom I also like, though a very different band) or the crap like Nightwish and Evanescence, Guano Apes would definitely had a solid market over here with several radio hits. They did sell 150,000 units of the first disc here with almost zero press and publicity budget. That means with a little effort, the band could have worked here. I was trying to push this band in that female void after No Doubt basically broke up. The record companies wouldn't hear of it...then suddenly Evanescence breaks and it's a whole different story. Too bad the band was well on its way to breaking up at that point. I flew over to see their farewell tour in Germany in Feb. 2005. Absolutely great people with still more to say as a band musically, but the relationships between Sandra and the band are probably not mendable at this time. Who's to say what could happen if Sandra's new CD (due out later this year 2006) flops, but honestly, I am not expecting it to. She told me personally her album will be a rock album. It will be interesting to see what her vision is. She truly is a dynamic performer with the best female ROCK voice I've ever heard. She is hard to define as she candle most any style, but when she let's it go, she's ferocious! I would love to hear some new guitar music from Henning (guitarist), but nothing is on the horizon seriously at this time.
If you're a fan of early Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers with some 80's type melodies infused with seriously rocking riffs spread over with serious female vocals, this is the band for you. They are fun and talented, somewhat twisted and quirky. Think of a much more fun and heavier No Doubt. I have never met anyone I've played them for that said they didn't like them, and that's pretty impressive. Too bad the U.S. record companies dropped the ball on this one. And shame on BMG too for forcing the band to find U.S. distribution deals outside of BMG rather than partnering with Sony (remember the merger a few years back) at the time of the third album to try again in the States with this band...then again...you've got to want it too. A starcrossed band with plenty to still offer. Start with this one and work your way back. Enjoy!

Top of their Genre, No Question. This one is where to start.......2005-05-30

I have nine Guano Apes CD's. This collection certainly has the cream of the crop. I do wish there were just three tunes that would have appeared on this "Best Of" collection, "Heaven", "Storm" & "Sugar Skin". I have an unusually wide spectrum of musical interest. I LOVE "Quality" wherever it may be found. My collection includes, Tapping The Vein, Die Happy & Lacuna Coil. I even like The Lords Of Acid once in awhile. But as of late, Whenever I feel the need for un-leashed raw female power in expression, I reach for this single CD, or better put "CD of Singles". This one Frosts My Cake.

Average customer rating: Sport Fishin' "We're Not A F***ing Surf Band" Final effort from Canada's pre-eminent surf-guitar band Would You Call It Ski Music? Creativity at its finest.

Sport Fishin' Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet Manufacturer: Cargo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham Savvy Show Stoppers Forbidden Sounds Gowns By Edith Head Nomad ASIN: B000000GVM Release Date: 1993-06-25

Tracks:

1. Unwatchable
2. Spend a Night, Not a Fortune
3. Three Piece Suit
4. Fortune Tellin' Chicken
5. (Relax) You'll Think You Are a Chicken
6. Plastics for 500, Bob
7. That Wuz Ear Me Callin' a Horse
8. Singing Cowboy
9. Farbs
10. Spy School Graduation Theme
11. Cheese in the Fridge
12. Unwatchable
13. Haig Earl
14. Algoma Reflections
15. We're Not a Fucking Surf Band
16. Peas Porridge Rock
17. Honey You're Wasting Ammo
18. They Don't Call Them Chihuahuas Anymore
19. Off Our Back Conrad Black
20. We'll Be Right Back!
21. What I Like About Grease
22. Memories of Gay Paree
23. Babywetsitself

Customer Reviews:

Sport Fishin'.......2007-03-18

I love this band and all their albums. Very spring reverb-y, canadian surf, weirdo music.

"We're Not A F***ing Surf Band".......2004-02-18

Yup, the song title says it all. To simply narrow down this band to the parameters of a surf band would be slanderous if not plain lazy. This Steve Albini recorded gem lays bare for our ears the heights to which a raw Guitar/Bass/Drums rock and roll combo can soar. Each instrument stakes it's claim without overpowering the others while at the same time dancing arm in figuritive arm with a kinda locomotive force hiding somewhere behind all the seemingly thoughtless nuggets. Rock and roll was always about making more of the whole than the sum of its parts and by God the Shadowy Men've cast a golden shadow made whole by the cross-section of masterful Guit/Bass/Drums interplay and solid, solid songwriting built upon a wild library of nuggets, hooks and tearjerkering riffs on this album. Cast off the "Kids in the Hall" pre-conceptions, turn down the lights, turn up the stereo and enjoy.

Final effort from Canada's pre-eminent surf-guitar band.......2002-01-25

Like the Ventures, Dick Dale, the Duals, and Duane Eddy before them, Shadowy Men's propulsive rhythms and lower-register melodies prove that you don't need a vocalist to have a successful rock and roll band.

From the confident frenzy of the characteristically twangy guitars on the opening cuts "Unwatchable/Spend a Night, Not a Fortune", Sport Fishin' is a consistent, if somewhat underwhelming, follow-up to the band's previous CD and true masterpiece, Dim the Lights, Chill the Ham.

Once again, the Shadowy Men approach their music lightheartedly, as the song titles "Fortune Tellin' Chicken", Off Our Back Conrad Black" (Canada's widely mocked newspaper magnate), and "Honey, You're Wasting Ammo" illustrate.

Despite the CD's light-hearted approach, this turned out to be the band's last release before they broke up, which might explain why it fails to capture the consistency and enthusiasm of their earlier recordings. Current fans will find more to enjoy, but the bait may be too insubstantial to encourage bites from new listeners.

Note: Fans looking for the Kids in the Hall theme can find it on Savvy Show Stoppers under the title "Having an Average Weekend."

Would You Call It Ski Music?.......2001-10-25

I've been a fan of surf, and surf like music for years. Let me tell you Shadowy Men are the best I have heard. Of course you can't have surf music from Canada (as they so plainly state on a track title on this album), so I guess you call it snow music, sled music maybe. Let me just say that their music goes way beyond skill and into the realm of perfection. If there is a heaven, they must play Shadowy Men there, (along with the Beta Band and Talking Heads, but that's for a different review).

Creativity at its finest........1999-07-10

Many artists put out enjoyable music, but rarely do they leave you hanging on the edge of your seat; wondering what the next track will be like. You won't find anything predictable when listening to this collection of mellow jazz, heavy surf music, and even borderline-western tunes. The tracks are short, but plentiful; putting together what I consider to be an excellent album.

Average customer rating: awesome band, o.k. mix c.d. Broke and Black Out - Combined B Davis Old No. 7 Brand Um, did I miss something?!? Where did this come from?

The Best of (hed) Planet Earth (hed) pe Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Back 2 Base X Only in Amerika Blackout (hed) P.E. Broke ASIN: B000FDFRVO Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

1. Suck It Up
2. Bartender
3. Blackout
4. Killing Time
5. Ken 2012
6. Waiting To Die
7. Serpent Boy
8. Swan Dive
9. Darky
10. Other Side
11. Ground
12. Firsty
13. The Meadow (Special Like You)
14. Tired Of Sleep (T.O.S.)
15. Feel Good

Customer Reviews:

awesome band, o.k. mix c.d........2007-05-16

i absolutely love the band, but i think they could have picked a better selection. i guess they have too many good songs for one disc. maybe it should have been a double c.d, but its not at all bad. if you have all the others then theres no point in getting it, but for a first time listener you should definately get it!!

Broke and Black Out - Combined.......2007-02-16

I would only say buy this album if you have nothing from Hed PE. Otherwise just buy the "Broke" album and the "Black Out" album, most of these songs are off those two CD's!

Happy Selecting!

B Davis Old No. 7 Brand.......2006-07-18

What kind of review is this B Davis? Do you know anything about record labels and the industry? I guess not. Hed Pe wasnt even with this label when it was released. Hed left this label on bad terms and they were suppose to do another album on this label. Why do you think this ablum was released on the same day as their new album? The label wanted to get under their skin. A contract is a concract to record labels. They can care less about the bands. They just make sure that the bands make them money. Did I buy this album, hell no!!! Hed had nothing to do with it. Your right that this album is stupid and looks bad. I'm just saying you should know the facts before you criticize this great band. Peace Out

Um, did I miss something?!?.......2006-07-13

I don't get it ... (hed) pe seems to have built their career on not caring what anyone thinks and saying f*** you to the establishment ... and then they release a "Best of" disc?!?! What?

The only reason why I gave it 2 stars is because the tunes are great. The concept of a "Best of" disc kills it, though.

I've been a fan of (hed) pe since their first disc and have seen them a few times in clubs and I just don't get this. One other reviewer said something about this feeling like the record label milking the band ... totally agree. And if thst's the case, why would the band let the label do that?

There seems to be fewer and fewer bands out there that truly do whatever they want without regard to what anyone else thinks and (hed)pe used to be one of them.

**cough** sell out **cough**

Where did this come from?.......2006-07-08

Good question, I have no idea... most "Greatest Hits" come from bands anyone could name... (Hed) doesn't fall in there. The album is "alright" a must have for (Hed) fans, but most of us had these songs from the other albums...nothing was new. In general it helps you not have to change cd's... if you don't know them it is a great way to get a taste without having to buy all the cd's!

Average customer rating: Another Great album by the planet smashers As good as a "Catman" OST ;3 A Completely Biased Review A GREAT SKA BAND !!! Great SKA!!

No Self Control Planet Smashers Manufacturer: Stomp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Ska | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Unstoppable The Life of the Party Attack of the Planet Smashers Mighty ASIN: B00005YNQF Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Fabricated
2. No Self Control
3. Wish I Were American
4. Evaluation Day
5. Blind
6. Stupid Present
7. Struggle
8. It's Over
9. Hey Hey
10. Goin' Out
11. Record Collector
12. She's Late
13. Rambler
14. Sk8 Or Die

Customer Reviews:

Another Great album by the planet smashers.......2004-09-30

You would think that following the album life of the party would be impossible. Well the planet smashers did it. They made another great album. buy this album and you won't regret it.

As good as a "Catman" OST ;3.......2004-07-12

I found these guys through a Japanese shockwave animation called Catman. I had never really heard ska, and was taken with the sound of this band immediately. It has a brassy, almost jazz-like feel, and you can't help but sing and dance along with them. I find this stuff feels most like summer. ;3 I really love this album, and think you all should buy it. (Particularly those of you who are chain-smoking cat people ^^ )

A Completely Biased Review.......2003-06-19

I thought these guys rocked way before they started writing songs about me ("Blind" and "No Self Control", if you must know). But even without the musical flattery, I'd still think this is one of their best albums. If you're a new fan, though, you have to get the "Attack Of.." album, too, so you can sing along to Pee in the Elevator at shows.

A GREAT SKA BAND !!!.......2003-04-29

I just heard of this band the other day and I was blown away with how good they were. All of their CDs are great, but I have to say that this is the best one. Every song on this CD has an awesome skankin' beat. I think the best song is probably "SK8 or Die." You should definitely get this CD!

Great SKA!!.......2003-01-24

Really fun! Big Sound. Real Catchy. Makes you wanna skank. "She's late" is a really good song.

Average customer rating: Sexy ska? Slept on ska JUST GREAT awesomest ska cd ever! Absolutely Stunning

The Life of the Party Planet Smashers Manufacturer: Stomp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ska General | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unstoppable Everything Goes Numb Friend or Foe? No Self Control Good Luck ASIN: B00000JPMS Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Life Of The Party
2. Shame
3. Too Much Attitude
4. Swayed
5. Surfin In Tofino
6. All Men Fear Women
7. You Might Be
8. Trouble In Engineering
9. Super Orgy Porno Party
10. Wise Up
11. Whining
12. No Matter What You Say
13. Kung Fu Master
14. Holiday
15. Save It

Customer Reviews:

Sexy ska?.......2007-05-08

Okay, i dont know if anybody has ever coined the term- but im gonna do it now. This stuff is SEXY. This is actually one of the best 3rd wave ska bands i have ever heard- they're very smooth and they know how to use their horn section. They also dont cash in on the whole "punk-ska" thing that everybody is trying to do. I love it! If you're a ska fan- you'll LOVE the Planet Smashers.

Slept on ska.......2007-04-04

A lot of people I've talked to have never heard of this band, let alone this CD. They didn't sky rocket to fame with a cover like so many other ska bands of the time, but this CD alone is proof that they deserve to be included in the list of great third wave ska bands.

Not a punk-ska band, these guys sound quintessentially 3rd wave (not especially punky, not overly "rootsy"): great horn lines, smooth vocals, clean sounding guitar, chugging basslines. Perhaps I would have caught on to this band if they had been on Moon Ska (or Jump Up).

The title track jumps out and gets you going, and the rest of the CD is great. Personal favorite is "Swayed" it's one of the mellower songs, but I just love that chorus, it's quite lush for a ska song.

Regardless, buy this CD and find your own fave track.

JUST GREAT.......2005-08-26

This CD just makes you forget about all your worries while your listening! It gives you power for the rest of the day!! How come? Well, this band provides an amazing skankin beat that drives your feet and legs to move by their own! Pure ska for 45 minutes!

The saxophone and trombone makes a perfect horn-couple, that you'll find espescially catchy in "shame" and "trouble in engineering...".

My favorite songs are "surfin in Tofino" and "whining", it kicks ass and the lyrics are fun.

Don't hesitate, go and put this CD into your shopping cart, I assure you won't regret any single dollar!

Really, the Planet Smashers, they rule, as does Canada!

awesomest ska cd ever!.......2004-09-11

I recommend everyone buy this cd! I love it!! It's ska-filled and the lyrics make you laugh and smile.

xoxo

Absolutely Stunning.......2004-06-07

The fabulous Planet Smashers come back to us with yet another cd. Does it fall short of the finish line? Does it fail even before its started? Absolutely Not!

Pop in the cd and you immediately get the album's title track playing at you "Life of the Party". What a starting song it is! Ear catching horn lines, head shattering driving guitar there is nothing that can stop this amazing track. Moving onto later tracks the cd does not disappoint.

There's some brilliantly conceived enjoyable tracks such as "Surfin in Tofino" and "Super Orgy Porno Party" that you just can't help but move an appendage to, whether it be your arm, foot, or elsewhere.

The Planet Smashers have - I'm happy to say - not strayed from their style as many bands do with later albums. They've kept the same old formula and it delivers a heart stoppingly good array of songs. The same sort of lyrics, the same sort of singing, the same sort of music but does that really matter? Its fantastic, thats all that matters, you'd be an idiot not to buy this.

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