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| Greatest Hits | ||||
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| Compilation album by Wesley Willis | ||||
| Released | July 7, 1995 | |||
| Recorded | 1992–1995 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 60:58 | |||
| Label | Alternative Tentacles | |||
| Wesley Willis chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    |
Greatest Hits is a greatest hits compilation album by the American musician Wesley Willis, released on July 7, 1995.
Background
The album is a compilation of songs from Willis' output from 1992 to 1995, compiled by Alternative Tentacles' label manager Jello Biafra. This includes then-unreleased tracks and over 10 CDs. 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. 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
In a review for AllMusic, Blake Butler wrote the CD is "a must for everyone with a sense of humor".
Track listing
Adapted from CD liner notes.
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
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Update Images". Discogs. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- "Bands". Alternative Tentacles. Archived from the original on April 19, 2006. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
External links
Greatest Hits at Discogs (list of releases)
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