Description
X – The Best Make The Music Go Bang! – Compact Disc
X: The Best: Make the Music Go Bang! is a comprehensive compilation album by the American punk rock band X, released in 2004. This collection serves as an extensive retrospective, covering the band’s influential career and showcasing their contributions to the punk rock scene, particularly during their peak years in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
This two-disc set spans the band’s discography, featuring key tracks from their studio albums along with live recordings and rarities. It is designed to capture the full breadth of X’s musical journey, from their raw punk beginnings to their more complex and musically diverse later work. The compilation includes tracks such as “Los Angeles,” “White Girl,” “Blue Spark,” and many others, highlighting the band’s unique blend of punk energy with rockabilly and country influences.
Some standout tracks in the compilation include:
“Los Angeles” – The title track from their debut album, setting the tone for their gritty, poetic take on urban punk.
“Johnny Hit and Run Paulene” – Known for its fast-paced rhythm and controversial lyrics, it’s a staple of the band’s live performances.
“The Hungry Wolf” – Featured on their third album “Under the Big Black Sun,” this song showcases the band’s ability to blend darker themes with energetic punk rock.
X: The Best: Make the Music Go Bang! not only gathers the band’s most iconic songs but also includes lesser-known tracks and live versions, offering a deeper look into their versatility and evolution over the years. The collection provides both new listeners and long-time fans a well-rounded view of the band’s artistic range.
Reception and Legacy
The compilation was well-received by both critics and fans, praised for its comprehensive track selection and the quality of the remastered recordings. It serves as an excellent introduction to X’s work for those unfamiliar with the band and a convenient collection for fans looking to experience the breadth of their music in one package.
It remains a popular choice for those looking to explore the legacy of X and their influence on the punk genre and beyond. This compilation is a testament to the band’s lasting impact on the music scene, making it an essential listen for enthusiasts of punk rock history.
Rhino Records
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
CD 1
Adult Books (Single Version)
We’re Desperate (Single Version)
Los Angeles
Your Phone’s Off The Hokk. But You’re Not
Johnny Hit And Run Paulene
Soul Kitchen
The World’s A Mess: It’s In My Kiss
The Unheard Music
White Girl (Single Mix)
The Once Over Twice
Universal Corner
Some Other Time
In This House That I Call Home
Beyond And Back (Live 1980)
Riding With Mary (Single Version)
The Hungry Wolf
Motel Room In My Bed
Blue Spark
The Have Knots
Under The Big Black Sun
The New World
Breathless
We’re Having Much More Fun
True Love
I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts
CD 2
Wild Thing (7” Single Edit)
Poor Girl
The Call Of The Wreckin’ Ball
Someone Like You
What’s Wrong With Me…
Burning House Of Love
My Goodness
4th Of July
You
When It Rains…
Surprise Surprise
I’m Lost
See How We Are
Skin Deep Town (Live 1987)
Around My Heart (Live 1987)
Just Another Perfect Day (1987)
Devil Doll (1987)
Big Blue House
Clean Like Tomorrow
Country At War
New Life
