X (American): John Doe (vocals, acoustic guitar, bass instrument); Exene Cervenka (vocals); Dave Alvin (guitar, 6-string bass); Tony Gilkyson (guitar, background vocals); Billy Zoom (guitar). Producers: Jimmy Nanos; X; Ray Manzarek Compilation Producers: Gary Stewart; John Doe. Recording information: 1978 - 1993. Rhino's double-disc compilation MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! does justice to representing X, arguably the best American "punk" band ever. The compilation begins in 1978 with early single versions of "Adult Books" and "We're Desperate;" the songs have a stripped-down, New Wave feel, but are characterized by John Doe's superb songwriting and his mesmerizing, angular harmonies with lead singer Exene Cervenka. The set then rips into six barn-burning cuts from the group's landmark debut, LOS ANGELES. Those yet to be electrified by Billy Zoom's high-octane guitar on that album's title track or on "Johnny Hit and Run Pauline" should embrace the opportunity. The unsettling, minor-key pop of "White Girl" kicks off tracks from WILD GIFT and UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN (including the razor-edged, lovely "Blue Spark"). The second disc follows X's chronology through the mid-'80s and into the early '90s, when its sound grew to incorporate more overt elements of country, roots rock, hard rock, and rockabilly, with no diminishment in overall musical intelligence, energy, and integrity. True fans will need the individual albums, but as an overview of this brilliant band, and as a one-stop collection of some of its best material, MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! is hard to rival.

X (American): John Doe (vocals, acoustic guitar, bass instrument); Exene Cervenka (vocals); Dave Alvin (guitar, 6-string bass); Tony Gilkyson (guitar, background vocals); Billy Zoom (guitar). Producers: Jimmy Nanos; X; Ray Manzarek Compilation Producers: Gary Stewart; John Doe. Recording information: 1978 - 1993. Rhino's double-disc compilation MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! does justice to representing X, arguably the best American "punk" band ever. The compilation begins in 1978 with early single versions of "Adult Books" and "We're Desperate;" the songs have a stripped-down, New Wave feel, but are characterized by John Doe's superb songwriting and his mesmerizing, angular harmonies with lead singer Exene Cervenka. The set then rips into six barn-burning cuts from the group's landmark debut, LOS ANGELES. Those yet to be electrified by Billy Zoom's high-octane guitar on that album's title track or on "Johnny Hit and Run Pauline" should embrace the opportunity. The unsettling, minor-key pop of "White Girl" kicks off tracks from WILD GIFT and UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN (including the razor-edged, lovely "Blue Spark"). The second disc follows X's chronology through the mid-'80s and into the early '90s, when its sound grew to incorporate more overt elements of country, roots rock, hard rock, and rockabilly, with no diminishment in overall musical intelligence, energy, and integrity. True fans will need the individual albums, but as an overview of this brilliant band, and as a one-stop collection of some of its best material, MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! is hard to rival.
X (American): John Doe (vocals, acoustic guitar, bass instrument); Exene Cervenka (vocals); Dave Alvin (guitar, 6-string bass); Tony Gilkyson (guitar, background vocals); Billy Zoom (guitar). Producers: Jimmy Nanos; X; Ray Manzarek Compilation Producers: Gary Stewart; John Doe. Recording information: 1978 - 1993. Rhino's double-disc compilation MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! does justice to representing X, arguably the best American "punk" band ever. The compilation begins in 1978 with early single versions of "Adult Books" and "We're Desperate;" the songs have a stripped-down, New Wave feel, but are characterized by John Doe's superb songwriting and his mesmerizing, angular harmonies with lead singer Exene Cervenka. The set then rips into six barn-burning cuts from the group's landmark debut, LOS ANGELES. Those yet to be electrified by Billy Zoom's high-octane guitar on that album's title track or on "Johnny Hit and Run Pauline" should embrace the opportunity. The unsettling, minor-key pop of "White Girl" kicks off tracks from WILD GIFT and UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN (including the razor-edged, lovely "Blue Spark"). The second disc follows X's chronology through the mid-'80s and into the early '90s, when its sound grew to incorporate more overt elements of country, roots rock, hard rock, and rockabilly, with no diminishment in overall musical intelligence, energy, and integrity. True fans will need the individual albums, but as an overview of this brilliant band, and as a one-stop collection of some of its best material, MAKE THE MUSIC GO BANG! is hard to rival.
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X - The Best Make The Music Go Bang! - Compact Disc 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

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