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Return of the Killer A's: Best of Anthrax

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yes, no backstreet boys wanna be's and top 40 punks here. Once again Anthrax arrives in time for the holidays to bring cheer and merriment to the headbanger in your family. This cd offers something for both the new and old fans. Excellent remixes of Potters Field and Hi Pro Glo. A for effort on Ball of Confusion. Who else is crazy enough to have their old singer perform a duet with the current vocalist. Like most greatest hits ambitions there are going to be fans that felt that their personal favorite song was left out but this compilation is for the true Anthrax fan not the posers.

This is a killer collection of the best of Anthrax new and old. It has two killer re-mixes, but the ONLY problem I have with the album is that "I'm The Man" is the RADIO-FRIENDLY version! Given all the past "anti-censorship" statements of Anthrax (check out "Startin' Up a Posse" on "Attack of the Killer B's"), I think it was a very bad move on behalf of the band to put the censored version of one of their most fun songs! That's why I give it 4 stars instead of 5. But, if you don't mind that slight oversight, then order this album now!

At 16 tracks and nearly seventy five minutes, Return Of The Killer A's is quite a healthy (haha) dose of Anthrax! Great song selection from the Belladonna era AND the Bush era, including a cool couple of remixes, "Potters Field" and "Hy Pro Glo". All the standout tracks, the aforementioned remixes, and a brand new (stroke of pure genius!) cover version of "Ball Of Confusion" with both Belladonna and Bush (! ) sharing the mike, make this a must have CD for old and new fans alike! Really whets the appetite for the upcoming 2000 studio album! Now stop reading this review and order it now!

the true purpose of a Greatest Hits collection is to promote and summarize what the band has done and increase sales of older cd's. you hear a song or two from an older CD that you don't have, you enjoy the songs which prompts you to buy the older cd. this is precisly what this CD does. it flows extremely well. it has different versions of songs. they did an outstanding job at incorporating TWO lead singers which not an easy thing to do. Plus, it's all ANTHRAX.

I believe that this is a good compilation which has many of this bands classic hits.It is not perfect because it is missing some really good songs,but then again what compilations out there are ever perfect.If you dont have all their albums then this is a good place to start.METAL RULES!!!

One of the big four (Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax) to bring the thrash scene to the forefront, of those four it seems that Anthrax never got all the attention that they deserved. This greatest hits collection compiles all their supposed great material from the Joey Belladonna and John Bush eras; Belladonna and Bush even sing together on a cover of the Temptation's "Ball of Confusion", and that track is a nice little extra to this package. However, there a number of songs that should have been included on here that weren't. Songs like "Black Lodge", "Nothing", "Belly of the Beast", "Riding Shotgun", and "Caught in a Mosh" aren't on here, and they should be. I mean I'd rather see those songs on here than "Room For One More" and "Potter's Field" which I didn't think were so great. However, if you are a newcomer to Anthrax, this is as good a place to start as any.

Anthrax was at the forefront of the speed/thrash metal movement, but while bands like Metallica and Megadeth achieved superstar status, Anthrax for some unknown reason dropped back. This collection will have those not familiar with the band wondering why that happened. Anthrax doesn't seem to take themselves too seriously (except when it comes to censorship issues), and, unlike others of the genre, have been blessed with frontmen who can actually sing! They are definitely a high-energy band as well, with just enough melody in their songs to keep things interesting for those of us who are not habitual moshers. "Attack Of The Killer A's" is a good overview of Anthrax's career, although I was disappointed that the sublime "Medusa" wasn't included. Crank it up and get dirty looks from your neighbors!

The title speaks for itself: Return of the Killer A's: The Best of Anthrax. These are the songs that made Anthrax one of the best classic metal bands of all time. They are one of the First Four original metal bands that set the standard for the rest of em, including Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth.

This album has what you need to get into Antrax if you are new to them, and/or new to metal. It is essential if you are not new. 'nuff said.

The last song on the list: I am the Law, is one of the greatest songs of all time, regardless of genre.

You could buy another cd, or a different Anthrax cd, but then you wouldn't have this one.

WHAT THE HECK!! THEY INCLUDED THE RADIO EDIT OF I'M THE MAN!? What kind of greatest hits includes radio edits.

Anthrax is a great thrash metal band. They have MANY good songs, a lot more than the sixteen tracks here. While it is lacking, it has some good, redeeming factors. How does this stack up? Read on to find out.

PROS:

-You get many of Anthrax's best works on one CD.

-It's a cheap compilation.

-Almost fills the limit you can fit on a CD.

-Has new songs. (i'll review them before I finish this review)

CONS:

-WHERE THE F**K IS CAUGHT IN A MOSH?!?!?!?!?!??!?!

-Doesn't have songs from all of Anthrax's album.

-Has the RADIO EDIT of I'm The Man.

THE NEW SONGS:

3. Potter's Field (Remix)-5/5-A great song gets a great remix.

4. Ball of Confusion-5/5-HOLY CRAP!!! Joey Belladonna, John Bush AND Danny Lilker on the same track!?!?!?!?! 'Nuff said.

8. Hy Pro Glo (Remix)-5/5-See track 3.

Overall:

If you're new to Anthrax, DON'T buy any of their compilations, buy Among The Living.'Nuff said.