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Fishbone 101: Nuttasaurusmeg Fossil Fuelin

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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 does NOT cover ALL their great music. Collect all thier CD's, tapes, LP's and EP's 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!

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.

Want to know Fishbone? Look no further. The Fishbone from the start of their zany punk-rock energy (1985) to their hard rock/heavy metal maturity (1993). You will find their Columbia years best hits, outtakes, previously unreleased material and dub/instrumental versions. As for fans of Fishbone, you'll also get IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE/GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME (EP) songs on here also.

You start this double disc with the hits. We punk out with "Party At Ground Zero" one of the band's biggest hits, came out in 1985 so in no way, shape or form is this in any disrespect to the 9/11 (2001) terrorist attacks. "Modern Industry", the shout out call lettering jam. We funk out with "When Problems Arise", "Cholly", "Bonin' In The Boneyard" and "Lemon Meringue". We rock out with "Freddie's Dead" (a Curtis Mayfield cover), "Fight The Youth", "Black Flowers" and "Sunless Saturday". While the ska/reggae tunes are here also "Ma & Pa", "Ugly", "It's A Wonderful Life" and "Unyielding Conditioning". The acoustic "Change" to the Sly Stone influenced "Everyday Sunshine". This is the last of the original members Fishbone as we know it.

The second disc is not as interesting as the first tho'. It's not bad but...well, let's see, the underground hit "Skankin' To The Beat" kicks it in motion. "And They Prey On You" gives you a little dance appeal to Fishbone along with "Fishbone Is Red Hot". "The Goose" is a Parliament-Funkadelic cover, funky in the beginning, mad rock in the end. And shockingly "Love & Bulls__t" is here from BONIN' IN THE BONEYARD/SET YOUR BOOTY UPRIGHT (EP). Everything else are like dubs and outtakes like "Alcoholic" (which was re-done for Fishbone CHIM CHIM's BAD^SS REVENGE CD, 1996).

Overall, it's close to complete of a fun, zany, energetic and intelligent band whose played dues and never got what they deserved out of it. As Fishbone still tours and records till this day (March 2009), this set is their heyday hits. Bug Out!

For those of you who know how musically incredible this band is This is the Cd that brings together all the great hits that make the backbone of one of the most influencial band around.Those of you intrested in what this band is this is the CD to buy. It gives you their hits and some unreleased stuff that is tight as hell!!The musical Talent of this incredible band is simply mind numbing. If you love the Ska/Punk/Funk/Rock this band brings a fusion of all of that into a incredible blended sound that will blow you away. BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!

Fishbone is one band which does not do in the studio what it is capable of doing. If you ever get a chance to see them live, then you will know what I am talking about. Don't get me wrong, their albums are really jumpin', yet, the animalistic energy and musical-instrument-juggling-act which is their live performances should never be passed by.

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.

The 'Bone have have shown on this album why they are the pioneers in their genre. It has a bit of everything for everyone and will make sure fans realise "It's a Wonderful Life and they're Gonna have a Good Time". Disc One contains their past greats including, Party at Ground Zero, Lyin' Ass Bitch, Bonin' In the Boneyard, Fight the Youth, Sunless Saturday and Everyday Sunshine. Disc Two contains rarities and great tracks like Skankin' To the Beat, Just Call me Scrooge. Overall a fantatsic album by the boys and I cant wait for the next 50 albums. (I wish) Keep tha 'Bone alive buy this album TODAY!!!

this band can play any style and groove for days.this is the greatest late 80's and 90's band that many folks haven't heard of.the groups that get the love on mtv can't hang with FB.i've been digging this group for years.they put so much energy and heart into there work.groups like this used to be respected now it's ignored.that's sad.this group deserves to be heard out loud.

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!")

The other reviewers said it all! Great music from some funky brothas