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1,039 / Smoothed Out Slappy Hours

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I suppose it's strange for some people who were first introduced to Green Day with 'Dookie' and thereafter to come back in time to listen to this album. Not only that, but I am willing to bet that many of those people are not accustomed to listening to underground bands. This is what most bands sound like when they are not on major labels, folks... and if you're not used to that, then you probably aren't even aware of most of the best that punk music has to offer. And if that's the case, then you have no basis for comparison and shouldn't be reviewing this album, because you have zero credibility.

I hope that helps to explain some of the bad reviews this album has received... because as a fan of Green Day since around 1990 when I first saw them live, I've watched them progress. I introduced them to most of my friends before the radio did. And I've seen them open shows for many many bands that never made it as big as them, or anywhere for that matter. So take it from me, this is their best work.

THe album is similar to others they've made in terms of the songwriting, etc. Some are good, some are just OK, some are out-of-this-world fantastic. This album has the largest concentration of the latter category.

"At The Library" is a total classic. The lyrics are simple and innocent, but that is the case for many classic songs. The music behind it all is the catchiest I've heard... and it has a certain something about it that makes me reminisce. Reminds me a little of the Cure.

"Don't Leave Me" is one of the better songs, and is extremely typical of their early style of music.

"Disappearing Boy" used to be a crowd favorite. Now of course it's "Longview" or something else, whatever that graduation song is.

"Going to Pasalacqua" is probably one of the best punk-pop songs ever written. Back in the day, this song was pure gold... nobody in all of punk sang like Billie Joe, or wrote melodies like this one. It was songs like this that really built their fan-base.

"16" is another great song that is typical of their style, and is reflected in some of the later songs on later albums. This is a song you can groove to.

There are a ton of other good songs on here, such as "Dry Ice," "1000 Hours" and more... but I don't have the time or patience to explain them all. Just realize that although the production quality isn't as good as their latest stuff, many of their best songs are found here. Maybe I'm biased, since these were the songs that drew me to the band... but not many of their later songs approach the raw brilliance found in these songs.

I got this back when I was a really big green day fan... I'm not so much of a fan of theirs anymore, but I wish my tape of this tape didn't break because it was pretty good... the songs are very catchy and a lot of them are just about being an awkward geek in school, which I can relate to because I am am awkward geek at school... there are also some very nice wistful love songs on here... they don't swear on this album at all. In fact in one song Billy Joe even says "what the hey", which is cheesy, but somehow charming... having this album is sort of like having your best friend's college band's demo around and listening to it, and in a sense it almost is what you are doing... nice little slow, almost relaxing cover of "Knowledge" by Operation Ivy on there too...

Green Day's first CD may not be the best thing you've listened to at first, but I think you are really guarenteed to like it if you are a fan of punk/pop. This CD is pretty much a 3 Chord deal about girls, problems, and just life in general. It is a great CD and it is really...relaxing. My favorite track is the first one, At the Library. I also really like Don't Leave Me, Going to Pasquela, (I know I spelled it wrong) and Knowledge. I have to take a couple stars off of this because it is really impossible to listen to it all the way through without becoming bored, because all of the songs sound the same and have around the same meaning to them. I understand that Green Day had a different drummer at this time, and even though he is not nearly as good as Tre, he's not NEARLY as bad as everyone says he is. Really, The drummer doesn't have a ton of an effect of the way this CD comes out. I like Kerplunk better than this because it is more of a complete effort, and the songs on Kerplunk claim their own identity better. Their later work can't really be compared because it's so different, even though its good. This CD is really worth a try though, and you are missing something if you are a Green Day fan without this.

Even though this is some of Green Day's earliest work, the quality of the music is just as good as ever. The band is very commendable for upholding its reputation throughout the years, for my favorite Green Day albums are this one and American Idiot, the earliest and latest CDs as of now. The style of 1039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours is a punk rock one, and has a similar feel to Kerplunk yet is much more catchy and well constructed. Appeal is also derived from such factors as choppy guitars, cool patterns, and a more than satisfactory amount of songs (nineteen). The melody I would most recommend on this album is "Don't Leave Me", which is a fun punk rock piece with a good chorus, fast-paced guitar, and an incessantly catchy chord progression. I also highly favor the song "Knowledge", which is very different compared to Green Day's usual style. The electric guitar on this track is much slower, and cruises along in a swinging manner while Billie Joe emits insanely catchy lyrics. Aside from this tune, basically all of the songs on 1039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours are genuine punk rock. It amazes me how Green Day seems to excel at every genre they attempt, whether the fast-paced style of this album, the all-out rock of American Idiot, or the soft rock layout of such songs as "Time of Your Life" or "Macy's Day Parade". I would give this album a full five star rating, for it has an expert conception of punk rock, contains great lyrics, and has some of Green Day's catchiest pieces to offer.

this cd rocks, i highly reccommend it if you loved nimrod and kerplunk (also made by green day) youll flip over 1039/smoothed out slappy hours. even though they dont have tre cool when they produced the album it still should get the credit that a GREEN DAY cd should get.

After getting this album I was surprised because every other Green Day album has a mature, strong sound, but in this album with Billie Joe`s young voice mixed with ok recording makes it rank up there with dookie and American Idiot. This album contains songs from albums and EPs 39/Smooth,Slappy,1,000 Hours,and The Big One.Songs I liked,
At the Library,A
Green Day,B+
Going to Pasalacqua,A+
16,A
The Judge`s Daughter,A
Paper Lanterns,A
409 in Your Coffemaker,B+
Knowledge,A+++

Douglas Tortorici, Garwood, New Jersey Age 11

I recently discovered Green Day, the first song I ever heard was American Idiot and man, it is good...so obviously I thought that this band was new (Hey....I didn't knew much of music until now ok?) and then my cousin showed me Dookie and realized that these guys had been around for 10 years or more, so I went to the store and this one caught my attention. Needless to say I got it right away. And I was not a bit disappointed, ok, maybe it has a bad sound quality (although...kinda better than dookie, at least on my copy)and most of the lyrics are the korniest punk you've ever heard but it has a great rhythm. Also, according to the album... Tre isn't around on these one so the sounds sound different but the guy in his place (John) really plays good. Some of these albums are enhanced: They have some photos (not bad), some flyers (really basic-done), a radio performance and a home-video. In my opinion, if you like good punk music, you oughta have this one

This is the album that started it all. It is an amazing album. I will not deny that. But, it isn't the best pre-dookie album, in my opinion anyway. Kerplunk! gets that honor, but this one is of note. This is the compilation of Green Day's early EP's: 39/Smooth, Slappy, and 1000 Hours, hence the title. It also includes their contribution to Flipside's "The Big One" compilation. A must for any true Green Day fan, this album showcases all of their skills to be developed more fully on Kerplunk, Dookie, Insomniac, etc, etc. You can see the foundations, the roots if you will of their sound. If you're only a casual GD fan get the post-dookie ablums, but if you like GD even an iota more than causally, pick this up.

-Ok all this is, is all of their previous (from like 1988-1990 or something) EP's on one and one album. Songs were from the "Slappy", "1,000", "Flipside "the big one compilation"" EP's and the album 39/smooth

-The song knowledge is a Operation Ivy song but it's a lot slower which kinda made it a little strange.

-This was before "Tre Cool" was the drummer and their drummer was a guy named John. I personaly like Tre as a drummer but you can listen to this album for yourself and hear that John is a better drummer.

-The guys were a lot younger so their voices were still diffrent and I guess you might relate to more. (ages like 18-21)

-The booklet has valuble information such as lyrics and the steps of how to dance like a west delta poseur (with cheaply animated pictures)

-Peronaly I like the records company Lookout more than Reprise (The albums after Kerplunk are on Reprise) but I guess thats just opinion. Lookout has Operation Ivy though :-D (he11 of a good band)

-The band was more humorous on the this album and Kerplunk. I mean did any of the new albums have songs called "409 in Your Coffeemaker"? or the short story of "My Adventure With Green Day by Laurie L. and can you think of another band that has a album "In memory of gravy"? Who else sides these guys tought you how to dance like the West Delta Poseur? The guys of Green Day are basically like a big brother!

-If you look over the years it's very difficult to put Green Day in a style like rock or pop or punk cuz they have so many styles. Minority (Nimrod)is a protest song, Dry Icy (1,039 Smoothed Out Slappy Hours) is a love song, Longview (Dookie) is about being a bum,... So as you can basically see Green Day can't really be classified in anything besides {great] "sighs" I hate censoring :-/

-I own all the Green Day albums and they are all great (except Shenanigans maybe cuz it's a lot diffrent then the Green Day I know) But don't say people are not Green Day fans if they dont own some material thing cuz you can be stupid about something but still be fond of it...

-And again this album is most likely the best Green Day album if your a pretty dedicated fan but if your just getting into Green Day and not sure what to expect go for the album "International Super Hits" which is a lot of their singles and 2 unreleased songs and one from the sountrack of the movie ANGUS

-Peace, Spaz

this album is possibly the greatest display of the talent that is Green day. the lyrics are catchy, intelligent and relatable. (Who can't identify with "Dry Ice"?) If you've ever felt like an outcast or as if you will never get what (who) you want, you will love this album. Anthems such as "At the library", "disappearing boy", the unforgettable "going to pasalacqua", "road to acceptance", "the judge's daughter", "paper lanterns", "409 in your coffeemaker" and "dry ice" dominate this cd. be forewarned, it's a big change from nimrod and warning, but most fans of punk should enjoy this.