- Audio CD (1 Sep 1997)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Epitaph
- ASIN: B0000248LM
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 67,061 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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This compilation of early indie work (1989's 1000 Hours EP, 1990's Slappy EP, and 1990's 39/Smooth LP) was a strong indicator of things to come for Green Day. Recorded on shoestring budgets, these recordings out-rocked most of the wannabe punk records that flooded record stores at the time. From the first strains of the opener, "At the Library", Green Day are off on a fast, fun ride. Some of the band's best tracks are from these early sessions--"Don't Leave Me", "Dry Ice", "16", "Rest", and "Paper Lanterns", to name only a few. It's a hook-filled record with three-chord wonders at every turn, anchored by Armstrong's snotty-boy vocals. He captures youthful yearning, variously spitting lyrics like "I feel forgotten / Feel like rotting" and then musing out loud, "What is it about you that I adore?" Simply some of the catchiest punk rock ever made. --Lorry Fleming
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Don't get me wrong, I love American Idiot and everything that goes with it-but this album is classic. From 'At The Library' you know its going to be great. 'Disappearing Boy' is fantastic, 'I was there', 'Don't leave me', 'Paper lanterns' and 'Going to Pasalacqua' are among the many highlights.
There is not a bad track on this album, and very few that fall below the excellent standard. Their cover of Operation Ivy's
'Knowledge' is now legendary thanks to live shows, and it's nice to listen to it on CD. Everyone knows '1000 hours', and 'Green Day'-provides an ice insight into the bands name. ;), I also love 'Dry Ice', with 'Rest' being the lowest pount of this CD, and you still want to listen to it again.
BUY THIS CD
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Recorded on a low budget, this is a record that all Green Day fans should own. In my opinion, it is the greatest album of the lot. The tracks just sound great and are more punky and less poppy than the latest installments. It is also interesting to see how the band has progressed since the early days. I thought to start off with that the low budget recording was sketchy, but after a while, it started to sound cool, surprisingly. I found this album in a tiny record store in Italy and I had never heard of it before.
You should get this album if you like Green Day, like punk-rock, or are interested in a band's proggress.
You should get this album if you like Green Day, like punk-rock, or are interested in a band's proggress.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first bought this C.D some years ago to update my ever growing green day collection. This is a sort of compilation C.D containing songs from two Green day E.p's ( 39/smooth & slappy- both early lookout releases) plus a few extras. If you have heard and liked any of green day's major label recents such as Dookie Insomniac or Nimrod then you should definately check this out!!!!!!!
Even though Green Day were practically unknown at the time of the release of this classic it is plain and obvious to the listener why they have now grown to become the greatest band of all time ( No Biast opinions ofcourse!!!)
BUY IT NOW
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Road to acceptance
As someone who came to Green Day off the back of the release and veracious airplay of Dookie and the subsequent chart-eating albums that followed, it took a while to explore their... Read more
Published 7 months ago by ratmonkey
Amazing album
In my opinion this is by far one of the greatest punk rock albums of all time!!!! For me this album is on par with insomniac as there greatest album with kerplunk comming a close... Read more
Published on 11 May 2006 by T. Hill
Suprisingly good!
The reason I say this is because 39/smooth was recorded when Billie Joe and Mike would have been about 17. Can 17 yr olds make music this good?
Evidently yes! Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2005 by "alexicap"
Amazing
Well whilst revising for my A-Levels I was constantly playing Dookie over and over again, because I just loved it. Read more
Published on 27 July 2005 by Joe Cave
Green Heaven
Being an old timer I bought the original vinyl version in 1990. Then began the long love affair I've had with Green Day. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2005 by Richard Cocksedge
wowow!
Well, Green day certainly come along way since this album was recorded! Although it sounds as though it was recorded inside a tin can, the songs and lyrics shine past the cheap... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2004 by Nadia
the best Green Day album
I had every other Green Day album except this one. i thought there was no way it could beat Dookie but i decided to get this album to see what it was like. I was REALLY SURPRISED! Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2004 by Iain O'Hare
punk at its best
What can I say, it was a great day when this albulm was released. One of green days best albulms, containing some classic songs. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2004
Some dumb title
This was Green Day's first album, and, arguably, the best. It is certainly the rawest, recorded when Green Day were still on an indie label, and the guys were still in their teens. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2002 by .!!.
By far the best
This is by far the best Green Day CD. Mainly because its fast punky riffs and monsorus beets and vocals. For one this is a must buy for any Green Day fan. Read more
Published on 5 April 2002
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