Anthology

Oingo Boingo

Anthology

RELEASED: November 02, 1999
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Intro - Tender Lumplings (live) 0:47 2. Ain’t This the Life 3:38 3. Nasty Habits 4:08 4. On the Outside 3:51 5. Only a Lad 3:57 6. Little Girls 3:36 7. Grey Matter 5:52 8. Wild Sex (In the Working Class) 4:08 9. Private Life 3:17 10. No Spill Blood 3:41 11. Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me 3:43 12. Sweat 4:48 13. Who Do You Want to Be 3:33 14. Gratitude 5:14 15. It Only Makes Me Laugh 4:05 16. Everybody Needs 3:51 17. Dead Man’s Party 6:20 18. Weird Science 6:12
Anthology is a comprehensive collection that showcases the eclectic sound and innovative spirit of Oingo Boingo, blending new wave, ska, and pop elements. The album highlights the band's unique style, characterized by catchy melodies, quirky lyrics, and a vibrant horn section. It serves as both a retrospective of their earlier work and a testament to their influence on the alternative music scene of the 1980s and 1990s.