Greatest Hits (Wesley Willis album)
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| Greatest Hits | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | July 7, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1995 | |||
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| Length | 60:58 | |||
| Label | Alternative Tentacles | |||
| Wesley Willis chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Greatest Hits is a greatest hits compilation album by the American musician Wesley Willis, released on July 7, 1995.
Background
[edit]The album is a compilation of songs from Willis' output from 1992 to 1995, compiled by Alternative Tentacles' label manager Jello Biafra.[2] This includes then-unreleased tracks and over 10 CDs.[3] Most songs follow Willis' trademark style of simplistic, repetitive songwriting and lyrics that discuss influences, comical situations, and personal issues of physical and mental health due to Willis's chronic schizophrenia.[4] Most of his songs use instrumentals made with a 1980's Casio keyboard. His songs often end with the phrase "Rock over London, rock on Chicago," followed by a sponsor, such as "Wheaties: Breakfast of Champions."
Reception
[edit]In a review for AllMusic, Blake Butler wrote the CD is "a must for everyone with a sense of humor".[1]
Track listing
[edit]Adapted from CD liner notes.[3]
All tracks are written by Wesley Willis
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rock N Roll McDonalds" | 2:26 |
| 2. | "Larry Nevers/Walter Budzyn" | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Rick Sims" | 2:27 |
| 4. | "Outburst" | 2:44 |
| 5. | "Chronic Schizophrenia" | 3:10 |
| 6. | "Urge Overkill" | 2:07 |
| 7. | "Skrew" | 2:02 |
| 8. | "Tammy Smith" | 2:08 |
| 9. | "Vampire Bat" | 2:40 |
| 10. | "Elvis Presley" | 2:26 |
| 11. | "The Chicken Cow" | 2:29 |
| 12. | "Kris Kringle Was a Car Thief" | 3:24 |
| 13. | "Eazy-E" | 2:04 |
| 14. | "Jesus is the Answer" (with the Wesley Willis Fiasco) | 3:59 |
| 15. | "He's Doing Time in Jail" (with the Wesley Willis Fiasco) | 3:35 |
| 16. | "I'm Sorry that I Got Fat" (with the Wesley Willis Fiasco) | 4:00 |
| 17. | "Aftab Noorani" | 2:28 |
| 18. | "Northwest Airlines" | 2:45 |
| 19. | "I Wupped Batman's Ass" | 3:27 |
| 20. | "Who Killed John Columbo" | 3:12 |
| 21. | "Stabbing Westward" | 2:18 |
| 22. | "Richard Speck" | 2:25 |
| Total length: | 60:58 | |
- Note: the 1995 vinyl version removes track 15; the 2001 vinyl version removes tracks 16, 20, and 21.
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from LP liner notes:
- Wesley Willis – writer, vocals, programming, artwork
- Jello Biafra – compiler
- Wesley Willis Fiasco – backing band (14-16)
- Dale Meiners – mixing (tracks 14, 15), recording (tracks 14–16)
- John Yates – additional art, layout
References
[edit]- ^ a b Butler, Blake. "Greatest Hits - Wesley Willis". AllMusic. AllMusic, Netaktion LLC. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Say Rah! Discussing the Daddy of Rock n' Roll with the Directors of "Wesley Willis's Joy Rides"". Y Marks the Spot. July 31, 2010. Archived from the original on December 9, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Update Images". Discogs. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Bands". Alternative Tentacles. Archived from the original on April 19, 2006. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
External links
[edit]Greatest Hits at Discogs (list of releases)