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Anthology
Alien Ant Farm
Anthology
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, Metal
 
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Five years before the release of ANThology, Alien Ant Farm befriended Papa Roach, then fellow strugglers on the California club circuit. And so AAF wound up signing to Papa Roach's New Noise Records. AAF have furthermore s...  more »

     
   

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All Artists: Alien Ant Farm
Title: Anthology
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 2
Label: Dreamworks
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 3/6/2001
Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop, Rock, Metal
Styles: American Alternative, Pop Rap, Alternative Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 600445029323, 0600445029323

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Five years before the release of ANThology, Alien Ant Farm befriended Papa Roach, then fellow strugglers on the California club circuit. And so AAF wound up signing to Papa Roach's New Noise Records. AAF have furthermore strengthened their Roach connection by employing Jay Baumgardner, producer of their benefactors' Infest, to lend sheen to the noise. The result doesn't show a tremendous range, but is generally excellent, with sweeping, soaring guitars ("Whisper," "Stranded") and shuddering riffs ("Wish"), putting one in mind of a less disturbing version of Alice in Chains. Standouts include the opener, "Courage," led by Mike Cosgrove's off-kilter clatter and Dryden Mitchell's winding lyrics; a chopping, pleading cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal"; and the revved up "Flesh and Bone." With the tense, Pearl Jam-like "Attitude," AAF attempt to change the mood and tempo, and one hopes they'll continue such sonic explorations. For now, ANThology is a palatable aperitif. --Dominic Wills

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Amy T. (simplyamy) from DAKOTA DUNES, SD
Reviewed on 11/3/2007...
Awesome CD...their best
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Eric B. M. (Hourousiya) from APO, AP
Reviewed on 6/21/2007...
I've bought many CDs in the past that hardly reflect my current taste in music. This is one of them.
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CD Reviews

Best Album of 2001!
Pete | Potomac, MD | 07/18/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Of all the music that I have heard this year, the debut by Alien Ant Farm is by far the best. The thirteen songs here (and one hidden track) show incredible talent for a debut. The CD starts off rockin' with "Courage". An excelent song that could easily become a single. Next is their first single, "Movies" and it is worthy of single status as I just can't stop listening to it! "Flesh and Bone" is another favorite of mine, and takes a look at religion with a rock feel. My other favorites from this CD are "Whisper", "Stranded", "Death Day", and the truly excelent "Attitude". However, the song that takes the cake is the cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal". Not only do they improve on it in every way, but it has become my favorite song of the year. With this incredible debut, I'm sure that we will see much more good stuff from AAF in the future!"
Maybe the best rock disk of the year
David M. Garrison Jr. | 07/04/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Alien Ant Farm is ready to explode on the music scene. much has been said about them being friends with Papa Roach and on their label, but they deserve to be famous for their music. I bought the cd when i had heard "Movies" on the radio. i saw it at fred meyer for 7.99 and figured what the heck. this cd is awesome. the more i listen to it, the better it gets. They are definately a hard rock band, just not nearly as frustrated and angry as p-roach. think seattle grunge (which i love) with the light heartedness of the foo fighters. All of the songs don't sound the same on the disk, which is a good thing. Courage, Wisper, & Wish are very hard. However Attitude is kinda a jazzy, softer song. then there are songs, such as movies, that are pop-rock. The standouts are Courage, Stranded, Attitude, & the micheal jackson remake Smooth Criminal. For you parents, the disk isn't very objectoinable. On summer d*mn is used a couple times. the only other song that is a may not be for the kiddies is death day, but not b/c of cussing. treat your ears to this cd now!"