- Audio CD (Mar 14 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Best of
- Label: Sony
- ASIN: B000002AF6
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#30,381 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #45 in Music > Alternative Rock > Hardcore & Punk > Ska Punk
- #45 in Music > Alternative Rock > Ska > Ska Punk
- #49 in Music > Rock > Funk Rock
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Party At Ground Zero | |||
| 2. ?(Modern Industry) | |||
| 3. Ugly | |||
| 4. Lyin' Ass Bitch | |||
| 5. When Problems Arise | |||
| 6. A Selection | |||
| 7. Cholly | |||
| 8. It's A Wonderful Life (Gonna Have A Good Time) | |||
| 9. Freddie's Dead | |||
| 10. Ma And Pa | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Skankin' To The Beat | |||
| 2. Lyin' Ass Bitch | |||
| 3. Mister Zero | |||
| 4. Alcoholic | |||
| 5. Fishbone (Is Red Hot) | |||
| 6. Pink Vapor Stew | |||
| 7. And They Prey On You | |||
| 8. Poem Dance/Instrumental | |||
| 9. Game Of Destruction | |||
| 10. Glow In The Dark | |||
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Product Description
From Amazon.com
Here's a righteous romp through the free-spirited L.A. ska-punk pioneers' history. This two-CD set features a well-chosen best-of disc that pulls prime cuts such as "Party at Ground Zero" and "U.G.L.Y" (from Fishbone's mercurial 1985 debut), "Bonin' in the Boneyard" and "Freddie's Dead" (from 1988's Truth and Soul), "Everyday Sunshine" and "Sunless Saturday" (from 1991's The Reality of My Surroundings), and "Black Flowers" (from the 1993 swan song, Give a Monkey a Brain and He'll Swear He's the Center of the Universe). Disc 2 features formative demo tracks from the group's early-'80s incarnation; it's amazing to hear their development from fun, awkward ska players to assured monster musicians, from scrappy horn band to metalloid mofos. Fishbone's influence--be it on the Red Hot Chili Peppers or the Mighty Mighty Bosstones--is massive; their success wasn't. This retrospective clarifies why, for once, you could believe the hype. --James Rotondi
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
No better Fishbone in one set!!!!,
By Gregory A. Pentecost (Honolulu, HI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fishbone 101 Nuttasaurusmeg (Audio CD)
Growing up in LA in the 80's my friends and I listened to Fishbone almost every time I went cruising. We saw them several times live. We couldn't help it.This 2 CD set truly is a EXCELLENT intro or reminder of the fun and power, not only music but intellectually, of Fishbone. The first CD covers the standard 'best set' from their albums. I love not needing to carry several CD cases now to get my Fishbone fix. The second CD is an excellent reminder collection for those fans who were actually there to collect this music, or for those fans who would like more Fishbone to play with! This album does NOT portray Fishbone as the excellent live band they are. See them in concert for that! This album IS an EXCELLENT and large collection of great music by a great band at an super price. I hope you enjoy as much as I do!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Also Consider THE CRAZY 8'S!,
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This review is from: Fishbone 101 Nuttasaurusmeg (Audio CD)
I'm a big fan of Fishbone, and I really like this album. However, I just realized that another favorite band, The CRAZY 8'S (now defunct) would be popular with Fishboners. If you like OINGO BOINGO and FISHBONE, you'll LOVE The Crazy 8's! (...especially "Big Live Nut Pack!")
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4.4 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
No better Fishbone in one set!!!!,
By Gregory A. Pentecost - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fishbone 101 Nuttasaurusmeg (Audio CD)
Growing up in LA in the 80's my friends and I listened to Fishbone almost every time I went cruising. We saw them several times live. We couldn't help it.This 2 CD set truly is a EXCELLENT intro or reminder of the fun and power, not only music but intellectually, of Fishbone. The first CD covers the standard 'best set' from their albums. I love not needing to carry several CD cases now to get my Fishbone fix. The second CD is an excellent reminder collection for those fans who were actually there to collect this music, or for those fans who would like more Fishbone to play with! This album does NOT portray Fishbone as the excellent live band they are. See them in concert for that! This album IS an EXCELLENT and large collection of great music by a great band at an super price. I hope you enjoy as much as I do! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good collection that misses too much,
By Jason E. Maggard "nothing4sale.org" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fishbone 101 Nuttasaurusmeg (Audio CD)
This is a nice collection, but be warned that CD2 is mostly rare tracks and B-sides that might only be of serious interest to Fishbone afficianados.CD1 is a mash up of most of their early work and hits. So, here's the rub... You miss some of the best songs off "Truth and Soul", a great album, as well as "The Reality of My Surroundings". Both albums are worth owning in their entirety. This compilation is like reading chapters of great novels. For the cost of this CD, you could score both CD's used, and have enough left over to maybe even squeeze in Chim-Chim's Revenge. I think Bruce McCullough said it best: "Best of albums are for housewives and middle schoolers". The used CD's are cheap, and you get the offbeat tracks as a bonus. Fossil Fuelin' is a great addition for the Dedicated Fishheads, but as "collection" in one Jewel Case fails miserably. Which is great, because you can just go get the real albums. 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
101 is a sampler for those afraid to jump into the Fishbone catalog,
By Angelo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fishbone 101 Nuttasaurusmeg (Audio CD)
Just buy Fishbone's s/t record, In Your Face, Truth & Soul, and Reality instead of this. This two-disc set really isn't worth the money considering there's several (inferior) demo versions of "Lying", "Modern Industry", and "Party at Ground Zero" wasting valuable disc space. 101 is definitely a sampler for those afraid to jump into the Fishbone catalog. With all the songs spread over these discs, there sure is a lot of filler. I suppose Columbia doesn't want to give Fishbone soldiers bang for their buck. There's no way that "Love and Bullsh*t" and "Scrooge" can compete with the simple synth beauty of "In the Air" and the "Many Millions" which is just as good as "Fight the Youth". Like I said, if you've never bought Fishbone before and like the audio clips here, take the plunge and buy one of their first four studio LPs.
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