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20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Semisonic

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Semisonic fans and non-fans that find this album won't be dissappointed with the tracks they find. The problem with buying this album is that you miss out on the other fantastic work that Semisonic did. And since their musical library is relatively small compared to some other artists, why not spend a few more bucks and buy all of Semisonic's albums.

In chronological order, they are Pleasure-EP, Great Divide, Feeling Strangely Fine, and All About Chemistry. While you're at it, grab Dan Wilson's Free Life. It's equally fantastic.

...but only three great ones, the surging and anthemic "Closing Time," the emotional "Singing in my Sleep" and the delicate "Secret Smile." Otherwise, it showcases that Dan Wilson is an outstanding songwriter, but he never quite fit as the frontman of a rock band. The songs here are functional and cloyingly catchy, but they typically lack enough energy to stand up against other like-minded alternative bands from their era.

I've been a great fan of "Secret Simle" (still am) but after buying the CD I've discovered many more songs... I've rated with 4 stars 'cause 5 is for perfection :).

I went out and got this album the next day it was out. I was right about getting it. I havn't read any reviews or listened to any too; i just saw the track list and i was sure i am about to get on of the best albums out. It is nothing but a collection of thier experiance in the previous 4 albums.
It really have the best of each album, making it an all hit album, though they havnt won any awards for thier songs, exept for a grammy nomination for "Closing time".
I gurantee you will love all the 12 songs of the album, and will addicte atleast 10 of them.

I have never heard this group before but they are fantastic. That's all I have to say.