Anthology
Oingo Boingo · 1999
149 min · 34 tracks · new wave · post-punk · ska
A vibrant fusion of eclectic sounds, blending new wave rhythms with sharp lyrical wit and ska influences.
Anthology is an album by Oingo Boingo, released in 1999. A vibrant fusion of eclectic sounds, blending new wave rhythms with sharp lyrical wit and ska influences. This album compiles some of Oingo Boingo's most celebrated tracks, helping to preserve their legacy as pioneers of the new wave movement. It has received positive critical reception for its engaging curation of hits, including charting on Billboard's Top Independent Albums list shortly after release. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Anthology sound like?
A vibrant fusion of eclectic sounds, blending new wave rhythms with sharp lyrical wit and ska influences. Rooted in new wave and post-punk.
What makes Anthology by Oingo Boingo notable?
This album compiles some of Oingo Boingo's most celebrated tracks, helping to preserve their legacy as pioneers of the new wave movement. It has received positive critical reception for its engaging curation of hits, including charting on Billboard's Top Independent Albums list shortly after release. Released in 1999, 'Anthology' marked a retrospective compilation for Oingo Boingo as they disbanded after a successful career spanning over two decades. The album showcases their evolution from a quirky new wave band to a staple of the 1980s alternative scene, encapsulating their diverse sound and thematic range.
How many songs are on Anthology?
Anthology has 34 tracks, running approximately 149 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Intro-Tender Lumplings (live) 0:47
- 2 Ain't This the Life 3:38
- 3 Nasty Habits 4:08
- 4 On the Outside 3:51
- 5 Only a Lad Standout 3:57
- 6 Little Girls 3:36
- 7 Grey Matter 5:52
- 8 Wild Sex (In the Working Class) 4:08
- 9 Private Life 3:17
- 10 No Spill Blood 3:41
- 11 Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me 3:43
- 12 Sweat 4:48
- 13 Who Do You Want to Be 3:33
- 14 Gratitude 5:14
- 15 It Only Makes Me Laugh 4:05
- 16 Everybody Needs 3:51
- 17 Dead Man's Party Standout 6:20
- 18 Weird Science Standout 6:12
Disc 2
- 1 Just Another Day 5:14
- 2 Stay 3:36
- 3 Not My Slave 4:42
- 4 Where Do All My Friends Go 4:29
- 5 Mama 4:48
- 6 Cinderella Undercover 4:37
- 7 Flesh 'n' Blood 4:17
- 8 When the Lights Go Out 4:10
- 9 Out of Control 4:09
- 10 Insanity (medium version) 4:56
- 11 Mary 6:26
- 12 We Close Our Eyes (live) 4:41
- 13 Whole Day Off (live) 4:37
- 14 Piggies (live) 6:54
- 15 Insects (live) 3:25
- 16 Goodbye, Goodbye 3:30
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