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Best of Mental as Anything
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Artist(s)Mental as Anything
StudioFestival Records
Release DateSeptember 17, 1999
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About Mental as Anything - Best of Mental as Anything

24 of the Australian new wave/pop group's greatest from 197 8-1998. Contains all of their best-known U.S. hits, including 'If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?', 'Too Many Times', 'Let' s Cook', 'I Didn't Mean To Be Mean', 'Brain Brain', 'You're So Strong', 'Live It Up' and 'Rock 'N' Roll Music'. Festival. 1999. Album Description

Tracks

  1. The Nips Are Getting Bigger - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  2. Egypt - Mental as Anything, Mombassa, Reg
  3. Come Around - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  4. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet - Mental as Anything, Hamilton, Bob [Detr
  5. If You Leave Me Can I Come Too? - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  6. Too Many Times - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  7. Berserk Warriors - Mental as Anything, ODoherty, Peter
  8. Let's Cook - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  9. I Didn't Mean to Be Mean - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  10. Spirit Got Lost - Mental as Anything, Mombassa, Reg
  11. Brain, Brain - Mental as Anything, ODoherty, Peter
  12. Working for the Man - Mental as Anything, Orbison, Roy
  13. Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face) - Mental as Anything, Mombassa, Reg
  14. You're So Strong - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  15. Live It Up - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  16. Date With Destiny - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  17. Surf and Mull and Sex and Fun - Mental as Anything, ODoherty, Peter
  18. Let's Go to Paradise - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  19. He's Just No Good for You - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  20. Rock & Roll Music - Mental as Anything, Berry, Chuck
  21. The World Seems Difficult - Mental as Anything, Smith, Greedy
  22. Mr. Natural - Mental as Anything, Plaza, Martin
  23. Nigel - Mental as Anything, Mombassa, Reg
  24. Dorothy Parker's Hair - Mental as Anything, ODoherty, Peter

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User Reviews

Average user review: 3.5 (5 reviews)

rating: 1 QuoteOne Hit Wonder As AnythingQuote
I had the band name stuck in my head -- "Mental As Anything" -- but could not clearly recall why. On a whim, I bought their Best Of collection.

MAA reminds me of a friend's amateur band in California. They had a loyal fanbase that came to their shows, and some clever songs, but never really caught on. MAA are clearly competent musicians, but after a few songs, the best-of collection all started sounding the same.

I still do enjoy their hit, "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet," and I must say that "Nips are Getting Bigger" as a certain demented frat-boy charm, as does "Apocalypso" -- kudos for a great title -- but the rest is forgettable I'm afraid. June 1, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteBefore Barenaked Ladies...Quote
I loved these guys when I first heard them in the 80's. As a DJ (we played the whole record back then and tried hard to NOT scratch them) I was able to introduce the Mentals to a lot of folks in my small late night audience. They were always well received.

The humour and musicianship is high quality and the silliness of the lyrics made it all look deceptively easy. Without a doubt they were/are one of the most intelligent bands to come out of the Australian wave.

Their first three discs are still some of my faves, but if you are looking for a place to start this is a good compilation.

Fans of Barenaked Ladies may want to check this band out. August 26, 2007

rating: 5 Quotefun and goofyQuote
I grew up in Sydney during the 80s and had the opportunity to see the Mentals live a few times. Hearing their music makes me smile every time. They never took themselves seriously - they and their fans just wanted a fun time. Just about every song on this CD was a pretty big hit in Australia, but the biggest (and best maybe) were Too Many Times and If You Leave Me. This is fun music, you can't possibly be in a bad mood listening to this. Their lyrics won't change your life, but they sure will put a big smile on your face. Just try listening to this without dancing along! June 25, 2006

rating: 1 QuoteNot receivedQuote
Hi,
I have not yet received The Best Of Mental As Anything CD. September 18, 2005

rating: 5 QuoteAnd now for something completely differentQuote
Mental As Anything has a different sound. If you're looking for a different sound, this is it. It's not the same old alternitive/hard rock other stuff thats out there today. If you're looking for something that's "out there yet makes you smile" Mental As Anything is the stuff. For all of us that remember the movie "Young Einstien" that came out in 1988, check out that soundtrack. They've got a song on there, too. November 28, 1999

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