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The Ultimate Collection

MxPx · 2008

55 min · 23 tracks · punk

A dynamic compilation of punk anthems that captures youthful rebellion and high-energy melodies.

Why this album works

This album is significant for encapsulating MxPx's career during the late '90s and early 2000s, featuring fan favorites that influenced the pop-punk genre. It serves both as an introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic reminder for long-time fans, solidifying their legacy within punk rock history.
Best for
high-energy sing-alongs with friends quick bursts of youthful rebellion for road trip playlists
Context
By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 2008, MxPx had already established themselves as a significant force in the punk rock scene with multiple albums since their debut in 1996. This compilation came after a period of growth and experimentation, showcasing their evolution while celebrating their most impactful tracks.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Secret Weapon 2:07
  • 2 Do Your Feet Hurt 3:09
  • 3 GSF 2:34
  • 4 Teenage Politics Standout 2:51
  • 5 Chick Magnet Standout 3:12
  • 6 Role Remodeling 2:33
  • 7 Punk Rawk Show Standout 2:33
  • 8 Dolores 1:29
  • 9 Middle Name 2:55
  • 10 Want Ad 1:24
  • 11 Doing Time 1:24
  • 12 Today Is in My Way 3:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Do & Don't 3:37
  • 2 Small Town Minds 1:03
  • 3 Study Humans 2:19
  • 4 Money Tree 1:41
  • 5 The Opposite of Intellect 2:51
  • 6 Americanism 2:20
  • 7 New York to Nowhere 2:16
  • 8 Sugarcoated Poison Apple 2:20
  • 9 You're on Fire 3:19
  • 10 The Wonder Years 1:51
  • 11 Southbound 2:35

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