Best Of
Mental As Anything · 1999
79 min · 24 tracks · new wave
Eclectic pop-rock melodies collide with sharp wit and infectious energy, capturing a quintessential Australian sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for gatherings
- steady pacing for casual listening
- playful wit and charm
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- for sunny afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of deep introspection
- prefer heavy, slow tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Best Of' in 1999, Mental As Anything had established themselves as a prominent band in the Australian music scene, following their commercial breakthrough with hits like 'Live It Up' and 'If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?'. This compilation album served as a retrospective of their career up to that point, showcasing their catchy tunes and quirky style while appealing to both new listeners and long-time fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Squeeze· Devo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Nips Are Getting Bigger 3:21
- 2 Egypt 3:28
- 3 Come Around 3:04
- 4 (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet 2:13
- 5 If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too? 2:55
- 6 Too Many Times 2:38
- 7 Berserk Warriors 3:25
- 8 Let's Cook 2:31
- 9 I Didn't Mean to Be Mean 3:13
- 10 Spirit Got Lost 2:58
- 11 Brain Brain 4:27
- 12 Working for the Man 3:22
- 13 Apocalypso 3:40
- 14 You're So Strong 3:27
- 15 Live It Up 3:47
- 16 Date With Destiny 3:00
- 17 Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun 3:39
- 18 Let's Go to Paradise 3:11
- 19 He's Just No Good for You 3:26
- 20 Rock'n'Roll Music 3:01
- 21 The World Seems Difficult 3:54
- 22 Mr Natural 3:59
- 23 Nigel 2:49
- 24 Dorothy Parker's Hair 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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