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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
By "brenigr"
Format:Audio CD
This is a truly awesome album from the east bay punk rockers! 1039 smoothed out slappy hours may not be as hard hitting as the likes of dookie and insomniac but it is still green day all the way full of the usual rhythmic punk rock and energy but guitar solos which are not seen again on any of the later albums. Although this album great it just got better it is no longer let down by the quality of the recording as it has been digitally enhanced to give a clearer sound. It is also packed full of special features like a 20 minutes of live footage, a 12 page booklet, photos and art work gallery. This album cannot be missed it’s a must buy even if you have the original because this is so much more!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By "hugoflower"
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.
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great album from GD early days!
A brilliant album showing where the band came from! Bargain price and super fast service too, very pleased with purchase
Published 22 days ago by M. Bylett
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Classic Green Day
One of my favorite albums. I love every Green Day album and this one is no exception. Completely different sound to their later albums, but a classic non the less. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Jc Hutchinson
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Wrong!
Basket Case is NOT an album it is on their best album Dookie which contains amazing songs like Burnout and Longview!! Get your facts right!
Published 9 months ago by SquirrelFace
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
This is album is awesome. You will not be disappointed. Every song is superb!! Go on buy it!! What your ears were designed for!!
Published 11 months ago by SLASH
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 19 months ago by ratmonkey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great!
Be prepared, becuase if your not use to the albums like Basket Case and just descovered Green Days later work this is bound to be a shocker as it is a totaly differant sound. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Courtney Mower
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
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"
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
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
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