- Audio CD (Jan 26 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Best of, Enhanced
- Label: Sony
- ASIN: B000159F0A
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #74,600 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. The Happy Ending | |||
| 2. Badd Business | |||
| 3. Big Brat | |||
| 4. 1st Things 1st | |||
| 5. Making A Killing | |||
| 6. You're Not Welcome Here | |||
| 7. By The Bed | |||
| 8. Knowitall | |||
| 9. Jabberjaw | |||
| 10. After Hours | |||
See all 14 tracks on this disc
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. California- Tchad Blake Mix | |||
| 2. Always On My Mind | |||
| 3. Lonely Day | |||
| 4. One Ray Of Sunlight | |||
| 5. Anthem | |||
| 6. In Our Darkest Hour | |||
| 7. Turn Smile Shift Repeat | |||
| 8. Hey Now Girl | |||
| 9. Nobody's Fault | |||
| 10. All Over Again | |||
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See all 19 tracks on this disc
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Customer Reviews
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Not bad.
Jun 28 2004
Format:Audio CD
If CAKE and THE STROKES got together and had a baby in a garage, this would be that baby.
From the soft and stable John Meyorish songs of The Guest Album to the heartpumping garage thrashing songs of their self-titled release, these guys are "the new stuff."
I admit, california is a bit mainstream but it hooked me and led me to their real stuff. Good music for everyday normal people who enjoy relatable lyrics with catchy music and a sense of humor. It may not set them apart from everyday rock bands, but it is a job well done.
Hey now, boys...
Mar 19 2004
Format:Audio CD
Thanks to the popular "O.C." TV show, powerpop/alt-rock group Phantom Planet is getting more exposure than ever before, coinciding with the release of their latest album. Here debut album "The Guest" and the self-titled "Phantom Planet" are collected together... though you'd never think they were the same band.
"The Guest" is a collection of sunny, catchy powerpop. Hit single "California," Radiohead-like "Turn Smile Shift Repeat" and the plaintive "Wishing Well" are a few of the standouts in this album. But most of it is just the mind of a pensive adolescent male, with crushes, longings for faraway oases of fun, and overwrought emotions.
"Phantom Planet" is an entirely different kind of music: garage rock. Gone is the sunniness and fun: in its place is an edgier rock, grittier and faster and harder. The energetic "Big Brat," complicated "Knowitall" and "The Happy Ending" are among the best tracks, showing promise for the future. It has the sound of a band of New York cynics -- watch out, Phantom Planet is all grown up.
It's pretty clear that Phantom Planet has stepped away from its roots. The original pop shifts away in favor of Strokesian alt-rock. Even the vocals change from overwrought to flat (a bit of a Julian Casablancas thing). "Phantom Planet" is not bad, but (like "The Guest") neither is it amazing. Rather the self-titled album is just entertaining rock, as "Guest" is entertaining pop.
The "Phantom Planet/The Guest" combo pack is a good way to get into both sides of Phantom Planet, both rock and pop. A nice diversion.
A good idea made better by a good band!
Feb 16 2004
Format:Audio CD
For months I've been thinking of buying a Phantom Planet CD ever since hearing California on the OC. I had originally heard the song on the Orange County CD (anybody here notice a pattern THE OC is a show about Orange County and Orange County is a movie about Orange County and they both feature Califonia, weird!) Anyway, I was in the store and found this pack and immediately bought it. Now this wasn't exactly what I was expecting. I was expecting an almost punk/emo band, but once I realized what I was listening to, I started to like it. I personally think The Guest is a better album than Phantom Planet but, they are both good albums. If you are looking for some good music check out this set, you just might like it.
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good stuff
here is a really good concept. put phantom planet's reissued previous and their newest album together in one package and sell it for about as much as a regular cd would cost. Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004
EVOLUTION + A WORK IN PROGRESS...
Here is a cool idea, package PP's new album together with the reissued "The Guest" for a limited time only. I am pretty sure this is a limited edition 2CD set. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by Larry Davis
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