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Editorial Reviews
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Misfits was originally released in 1978, by which point the Kinks were already a handful of years beyond their creative peak, and becoming even more marginalized in their native Britain as punk took hold. To Ray Davies's credit, he does not shy from addressing his increasing irrelevance on this deeply flawed but compelling confessional. The title is an apt summary of Davies's painfully acute self-awareness. As he stares down middle age, Davies is refreshingly frank about nagging feelings that maybe it's time to get a real job: "Rock & Roll Fantasy" is a spectacular display of self-delusion and self-abasement. Unfortunately, what might have become a cathartic masterpiece is marred by music that sounds like the Kinks buying some time by impersonating Styx and Boston. --Andrew Mueller

Album Details
Japanese Reissue featuring Bonus Tracks.

Tracks:

20 Eyes
I Turned Into a Martian
All Hell Breaks Loose
Vampira
Nike-A-Go-Go
Hatebreeders
Mommy Can I Go Out & Kill Tonight? [Live]
Night of the Living Dead
Skulls
Violent World
Devils Whorehouse
Astro Zombies
Braineaters

Customer Reviews:

20 eyes in my head and they're all the SAME!!!!.......2007-05-18

This is a great album. I can't say that this is my favorite Misfits album, because I love them all. This album rocks and it has that great tight crunch sound that made the Misfits so good. Glenn is always seen as the head Fit, but to me, Jerry and Doyle's playing are just as important.

My favorite tracks on this album are 20 Eyes, Vampira, Astro Zombies, and of course one of their greatest songs 'Skulls'. On this album also is a live recording of 'Mommy can I go out and kill tonight?'. This song is killer.

I don't have any complaints about this album. It is a little short time wise, but that's punk rock. I always loved The Misfits sing a long choruses and this album is chock full of them. Who doesn't like to sing along to Devil's Whorehouse as they are driving their car?

One interesting note. When the Misfits released the American Psycho album in 1997 with Michael Graves, there was a song on there called 'Walk Among Us'. It is a great tune. I like the Michael Graves era of the Misfits too. I wonder if the song was a left over from these sessions, or if Jerry and Doyle came up with it years later.

To all the fiends out there, keep rockin!

Golden-Age of The Misfits.......2007-05-17

By far their best work to date. If you need one Misfits album in your collection (and who doesn't), it must be this one. If you need one Misfits song in your collection, it MUST be the incomparable Astro Zombies, by far their best song, not only on their best album, but on any of their albums. After your 5,000th time of hearing Astro Zombies, it's just as great as the first. You got one right that time, Glenn.

Best Misfits ever.......2007-01-05

AAA.. those were the good old days. Glenn Danzig was still on vocals. "Walk Among us" is dark, evil, and just like any other Misfits album. "Hatebreeders", "Mommy... (Live)" "Night of the living dead", "Skulls", and "Braineaters" are all awesome songs. Who doesn't like the hardcore and punk blend of the Misfits?

Punk Rock's Id.......2006-10-15

Grading Criteria:
1 star- Blows
2 stars- Fair, bordering on bad.
3 stars- Decent.
4 stars- Very good.
5 stars- Classic.

The Misfits were one of the greatest punk bands ever. Its incredible how much metal and punk music were influenced by them. Even though their records often had a dark, sinister theme (themes included in this album include decapitation, zombies, Nazis, and demons) the music was backed up with great harmony from one of the greatest vocalists ever, Glenn Danzig, and the upbeat instrumentals from the Only brothers and whoever drummed on this CD. They are probably the most accessible band for people who normally find Hardcore unattractive, which is probably why they have such cross over appeal. Take a listen to "Night of the Living Dead", or "Astro Zombies", and see if you dont find yourself humming along. After the Misfits, Glenn Danzig ventured into the more extreme, darker goth-punk band Samhain, and after that into the straight metal outfit Danzig, but when he was with the Misfits he made some damn good Melodic Hardcore. Highly recommended.

Best Song: "Night of the Living Dead"
Worst Song: "Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight?"

What is punk?.......2006-09-07

Hmmmm, with the exceptions of (wait for it) Green Day and NOFX, there really are no "punk" bands around today. Luckily, we can enjoy THE MISFITS!!!!! This is by far their best album, although Static Age is FANTASTIC.....What more can I say? It's THE MISFITS!!!!!!! GET IT OR DIE!!!!!! Oh, and, if you bash Green Day for selling out, don't forget, the misfits sold out too. I was depressed.

Average customer rating:

Misfits
Horror Rock
poor sound quality
misfits
SONIC REDUCTION

Misfits
Misfits
Manufacturer: Plan 9 Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:

Collection II
Walk Among Us
Static Age
Damaged
The First Four Years

ASIN: B000000I3O
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

She
Hollywood Babylon
Bullet
Horror Business
Teenagers From Mars
Night Of The Living Dead
Where Eagles Dare
Vampira
I Turned Into A Martian
Skulls
London Dungeon
Ghouls Night Out
Astro Zombies
Mommy Can I Go Out & Kill Tonight?
Die, Die My Darling
Earth A.D.
Devilock
Death Comes Ripping
Green Hell
Wolfs Blood

Customer Reviews:

Misfits.......2007-05-08

Misfits *****

One of the great punk bands of all time was only great for a few years. The Misfits are easily on eof the all time best punk bands and really one of the best bands of all time from any genre. Glen Danzig the bands frontman and lead singerfronted the band in the late 1970's and early 1980's until he left the band to form Samhain. Danzig was really the driving force behind the band, writing most of the songs and arranging everything, also his voice is one of the most recongnizable in all of rock n' roll history. So when he left the band in the mid 1980's the band did continue on but they were never the same. Hardcore fans never felt the same abou thte band again and while they still sang about the same things and looked and played the same The Misfits were never really The Misfits again.

This collection along with collection II do the best to offer the best of the band during the Danzig era, covering the albums Walks Among Us, Static Age, and Earth A.D. And while both collections are a great way to showcase the band, especially together they are a great way to introduce someone to the band. Sepperatly this is the essential way to get to know The Misfits because it basically contains it all. II is a good intro as well but more of the bands classic songs are here such as 'Bullet' 'Horror Buisness' 'Die, Die My Darling' 'Where Eagles Dare' and 'She' are all here.

From start to finish you are continusely introduced to classic after classic track by this legandary band. The Misfits were one of the greatest bands in all of punk as well as one of the most influential. Their influence transended genres like Metal (Metallica, All That Remains) of course punk (AFI). They sang about horror movies and jokingly sang about them in a happy way. It is just too band Danzig started to belieave in his lyrics to much forcing him to leave the band.

If you are remotley interested in The Misfits this is the one to get. All the before mentioned albums with Danzig on them are worth the money but if you just want one to cover the band then this is the perfect thing for you.

Horror Rock.......2007-02-11

An essential cd if you are into punk rock or just love good music in general. The Misfits style melds vintage horror film lyrics with Danzig's unique voice and a raw yet simple sound. Every track on this album is a winner and like Operation Ivy or Led Zeppelin you will find that fans of the band vary on what songs are the best; there are just so many quality tracks to be found. The recordings on this album aren't crystal clear but do not let that deter you from checking this album out. A good starting point (perhaps the best choice) if you are new to the misfits.

poor sound quality.......2006-12-14

The music is awesome, but what a terrible sound quality! Get another Misfits cd instead. This sounds worse than your old cassettes.

misfits.......2006-11-24

nothing much to this band other than just good tunes.
Classic Song : Last Caress

SONIC REDUCTION.......2006-11-14

The way to really experiance The Misfits, aside from their legendary Halloween shows, is on vinyl. They were a singles band. Tiny 45's with great art and undeniable hooks. Imagine early KISS (when they actually cared about writing catchy rock tunes) as a punk band with the gore set on MORE and you've got some idea what the Danzig-era Misfits were like. A good helping of those early singles are compiled here. Ear-candy by any measure. "Horror Business" is some really foot-pounding, knife-wielding stuff. "Where Eagles Dare" has a bassline that has (for better or worse) spawned a thousand bands. Play "Death Comes Ripping" at work & you will incite a mosh-pit before you get fired. "Bullet" encapsulates everything that was great about them into a minute and half blitz. The problem lies in the production. This is a great collection of superb songs that were poorly recorded (hence the one star deduction). You must listen to the Misfits at high volume. That's a given. However the CD will be a frustrating listen due to various mixing levels and unfortunate production. Imagine how this would sound under a proper producer. Imagine what would have happened if Steve Albini, or Gil Norton worked with them! ...or Rick Rubin? Hell, even Mutt Lange! We will never know, but this is work of historic import anyway. The tremors caused by the Misfits will be felt for years to come. Irresistable. Be warned though...these songs will stick in your head for days!

Average customer rating:

Great Box Set
A must have for Misfits(78'-83') fans. For newcomers, this is the last thing to buy.. A guide to buying Misfits albums.
A Must Have for Fiends
B
Good...but not great

The Misfits Box Set
Misfits
Manufacturer: Caroline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Walk Among Us
Danzig II: Lucifuge
Misfits
Static Age
Famous Monsters

ASIN: B000000I2W
Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

Collection I: She
Collection I: Hollywood Babylon
Collection I: Horror Business
Collection I: Teenagers From Mars
Collection I: Night Of The Living Dead
Collection I: Where Eagles Dare
Collection I: Vampira
Collection I: I Turned Into A Martian
Collection I: Skulls
Collection I: London Dungeon
Collection I: Ghoul's Night Out
Collection I: Astro Zombies
Collection I: Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight
Collection I: Die, Die My Darling
Collection II: Cough/Cool
Collection II: Children In Heat
Collection II: Horror Hotel
Collection II: Halloween
Collection II: Halloween II
Collection II: Hate Breeders
Collection II: Braineaters
Collection II: Nike-A-Go-Go
Collection II: Devil's Whorehouse
Collection II: Mephisto Waltz
Collection II: Rat Fink
Collection II: We Bite

Tracks:

Legacy Of Brutality: Static Age
Legacy Of Brutality: T.V. Casualty
Legacy Of Brutality: Hybrid Moments
Legacy Of Brutality: Spinal Remains
Legacy Of Brutality: Come Back
Legacy Of Brutality: Some Kinda Hate
Legacy Of Brutality: Theme For A Jackel
Legacy Of Brutality: Angelfuck
Legacy Of Brutality: Who Killed Marilyn?
Legacy Of Brutality: Where Eagles Dare
Legacy Of Brutality: She
Legacy Of Brutality: Halloween
Legacy Of Brutality: American Nightmare
Evilive: 20 Eyes
Evilive: Night Of The Living Dead
Evilive: Astro Zombies
Evilive: Horror Business
Evilive: London Dungeon
Evilive: Nike-A-Go-Go
Evilive: Hate Breeders
Evilive: Devil's Whorehouse
Evilive: All Hell Breaks Loose
Evilive: Horror Hotel
Evilive: Ghoul's Night Out
Evilive: We Are 138
Earth Ad-: Earth Ad
Earth Ad-: Queen Wasp
Earth Ad-: Devilock
Earth Ad-: Death Comes Ripping
Earth Ad-: Green Hell
Earth Ad-: Wolfsblood
Earth Ad-: Demonomania
Earth Ad-: Bloodfeast
Earth Ad-: Hellhound

Tracks:

Session (1977): Cough Cool
Session (1977): She
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Who Killed Marilyn?
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Where Eagles Dare
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Horror Business
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Teenagers From Mars
(Date Unknown. No Studio): Children In Heat
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Night Of The Living Dead
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Where Eagles Dare
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Vampira
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Violent World
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Who Killed Marilyn?
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Spook City USA
(Date Unknown. Songshop): Horror Business
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): I Turned Into a Martian
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Skulls
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Night Of The Living Dead
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Astro Zombies
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Where Eagles Dare
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Violent World
(9/5/80. Master Sound Productions): Halloween II
(8/81. Reel Platinum): 20 Eyes
(8/81. Reel Platinum): I Turned Into A Martian
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Astro Zombies
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Vampira
(8/81. Reel Platinum): Devil's Whorehouse
(Date Unknown. Mix-O-Lydian Or Newsoundland): Nike-A-Go-Go
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): Hate Breeders
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): 20 Eyes
(Date Unknown. Studio Unknown): Violent World

Tracks:

Static Age: Static Age
Static Age: T.V. Casualty
Static Age: Some Kinda Hate
Static Age: Last Caress
Static Age: Return Of The Fly
Static Age: Hybrid Moments
Static Age: We Are 138
Static Age: Teenagers From Mars
Static Age: Come Back
Static Age: Angelfuck
Static Age: Hollywood Babylon
Static Age: Attitude
Static Age: Bullet
Static Age: Theme For A Jackel
Bonus Track
Bonus Track

Album Description

1996 box set from Caroline in a 6in x 12in black cardboard coffin! Features a special enamel Fiends Club badge, a 28 page booklet with lyrics to all of the tracks featured, liner notes by Eerie Von, a complete discography, rare artwork & memorabilia and unpublished photos, and most importantly, 104 remastered tracks: the entire contents of 'Collections I & II', 'Evilive', 'Static Age', 'Earth A.D.','Legacy Of Brutality' & the 30 track collection 'Sessions', featuring alternate versions and outtakes, including the original 'Cough/ Cool' single!

Customer Reviews:

Great Box Set.......2007-06-17

Though you need to purchase "Walk Among Us" to get the best version of several songs, that paired with this box set is all you'll ever need for a complete Misfits collection. I received this as a gift and I am more then pleased. Although I've always loved the Misfits, I rarely could make out the words. Included in this box set are lyrics to every song!!! The pin and the velvet lined coffin box are a sweet bonus.

A must have for Misfits(78'-83') fans. For newcomers, this is the last thing to buy.. A guide to buying Misfits albums........2007-05-02

This box set has nearly everything the Misfits have recorded during their 6 year life span. Die hard fans of the Fits will already have this so this review is not really for you, but for the newer fans or the curious bunch read this with close attention. Do not make this your first purchase. Now do not misinterpret this as a bad review against this box set. It's nearly perfect. But for those who wish to start listening to the Misfits I recommend the purchase of the Misfits' "lost" debut "Static Age". It is a better introduction to the Misfits in terms of musical style and appreciation for the band's "horror" image. Not to mention that the stand alone CD has 3 songs (2 in alternate versions and an unreleased song) that are not released on the box set.

If "Static Age" blows you away and you need to crave your appetite for more Misfits mayhem, then purchase their official debut "Walk Among Us". Again, this is the smart way to go because "Walk Among Us" is not featured in the Box Set (the album is owned by another record label). The album also has the better versions of the songs featured in the box set which Misfits fans generally agree upon. Plus, this album gets a little heavier in terms of musical style than its predecessor "Static Age", which makes it easier to see why you would purchase this second.

If you become a casual fan after these two purchases then you never would have plumped down more money for a box set you "sort of" like. If you fall in love with the music, do not buy anymore individual releases because this Coffin box is for you. You will already have material in your hands that is not in the Coffin and the Coffin will compliment everything else you don't have. Although there will be some repetition since you will end up with two copies of Static age (albeit different copies in that one has static noise that bookends the album and the other has bonus material). There will hardly be any needless repetitions in your collection which will save you time and money. As a result you will have every single song the Misfits have officially released. You'll be the envy of your friends who are just getting into the band like you were when you first heard a Misfits song. Hope this helps new fans because I wish there was a guide like this that would have pointed me in the right direction on what is essential to get and what isn't.

Remember, get:

Static Age 1st;
Walk Among Us 2nd;
The Coffin Box Set last.

Enjoy and bon appetite!

A Must Have for Fiends.......2007-04-23

No, it's not complete, but yes it is incredible. The coffin is cool, they lyrics are key, the songs are great punk tunes that are as timeless as they are influential, and the entire set is mandatory for anyone who says he or she is a Misfits fan.

In the end, true fans are going to have everything the band has ever put out with every variation. That's a given. For fans who are just starting, however, this may be a bit steep in price, but it is well worth it. Lots of demos, some lives stuff, and the classics. And it still leaves you wanting more.

B.......2007-03-23

LOVE!!!!! A NECESSITY FOR ALL MISFITS FANS. ON TIME DELIVERY. SUPER SERVICE

Good...but not great.......2006-10-12

I dont really see much reason in buying this if you have their other stuff. You need static age for in the doorway anyhow, and you need walk among us cuz its not included here; so theres two cds right there you would have to buy. legacy of brutality is on this set, but the only song good on there is american nightmare, we already have the other songs in better versions. spook city usa is the only song on here that is not on other albums. cd 3 is just a bunch of crappier versions of the great songs we all like. although she is played with a keyboard instead of a guitar which is kinda cool. get static age, walk among us, collection 1 and 2 and maybe legacy of brutality if you want american nightmare and thats all you need. evilive is awesome because you get to hear glenn talk between songs.

Average customer rating:

this is the best misfits cd ever made
A very important album!
Easily in the Top Ten of Rock or Punk
5 stars is not enought...
Let's Leave The Best For....FIRST!!!

Static Age
Misfits
Manufacturer: Caroline
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Walk Among Us
Earth A.D./Die Die My Darling
Misfits
Legacy of Brutality
Collection II

ASIN: B000000I2R
Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

Static Age
TV Casualty
Some Kinda Hate
Last Caress
Return Of The Fly
Hybrid Moments
We Are 138
Teenagers From Mars
Come Back
Angelfuck
Hollywood Babylon
Attitude
Bullet
Theme For A Jackal
She
Spinal Remains
In The Doorway
Unlisted Track
Studio Screw Ups

Customer Reviews:

this is the best misfits cd ever made.......2007-06-14

its hard to believe it was made in only 36 hours.......including setting up....... it has timless clasics and i love every moment of it

A very important album!.......2006-12-06

I just looooooooooooooooove The Misfits so much! They're truly like no other! Punks love 'em, metalheads love 'em! A brutal punk legendary sound with horror themes! With great songs like TV casualty, 138, Angelf*ck, Return of the fly, Attitude and so much more! There's no reason to hate this, if so...what the hell is wrong with you? This album and Earth A.D. are the ones you need I also prefer to get Collection 1. Collection 2 is good but most of those are heard on Samhain albums too( Danzigs other project before DANZIG ). If you're just now getting into misfits and you don't know which to get. Static Age is what I recommend, this is where the Fiend Frenzy began! WE ARE 138-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-EEEEIIIGHT!

Easily in the Top Ten of Rock or Punk.......2006-11-17

I can't add much that others haven't already added emphatically, but I'll say this: Static Age houses some of the most retardedly catchy and thrilling songs I've ever heard. "Some Kinda Hate", "Last Caress" and others run barely over the two minute mark, but they somehow seem to squeeze in the energy and thump of a hundred five-minute hardcore songs combined. They're so perfectly written and executed that they have no competition, in hard rock or punk of any hybrid inbetween (except maybe The Pixies "Doolittle"). My antiseptic description does nothing to convey how easily these songs get your blood boiling; listening to them is like ingesting steroids aurally.

I've played these two minute masterpieces over and over and somehow they never loose their edge, which is amazing considering how short and condensed they are. I mean, there's nothing new you'll hear in them the more you listen, no new sounds or qualities that spring to your ear with repeat listens, and yet they're endlessly rewarding. You don't need twenty layers of sound or subtle texturing to warrant more spins, the songs are the reason in and of themselves.

5 stars is not enought..........2006-10-14

I own every Danzig-era Misfits release and to me this is hands down the best one of them all. A solid album with 17 awesome tracks plus a bonus track of studio screw ups. Every song on here is a great listen plus the sound quality isnt that bad compared to his other recordings. There are alot of reviews claiming Walk Among Us is there defining masterpiece but I disagree; its great but not as great as Static Age.

Let's Leave The Best For....FIRST!!!.......2006-07-27

Static Age is the very first Misfits album, and it's them sounding more sophisticated than ever. Believe me, this is different than Walk Among Us, and MUCH different than Earth AD/Wolfsblood. This is where The Misfits had a punk sound, but also fused with something that sounds more like slower 50's/60's rock & roll. Like I said, there are slower songs on this album. But does that mean it's bad? Hell no! It's Misfits dammit!
Whether you're a punk fan, or just a straight up rock & roll fan, this album will suit you well. It contains some of my absolute favorite Misfits songs, like (my overall favorite)Hybrid Moments, We Are 138, Angelf*ck, Attitude, Bullet, Theme For A Jackyl, She, and In the Doorway. But it's all awesome. Like I said, this is IMO the best Misfits album ever!
Yes, even when they were just starting, Misfits had something that no one else had. It's just a special essence in them that no one else had, and it makes them better than alot(and I do mean ALOT) of other bands, today and even back then.
Overall, this is my favorite Misfits album. Not even Walk Among Us beat this. There's just something about this album that just makes it better to me than the others.
Buy this album the next time you have some cash. I promise you won't regret it!

Average customer rating:

Michael Ruffin was the temptations, Glenn Danzig was the Misfits
I make no apologies. I like Graves era Misfits
give it up for Jerry
RUN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THIS CD!
This album is awsome

American Psycho
Misfits
Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Similar Items:

Famous Monsters
Cuts from the Crypt
Misfits
Static Age
Walk Among Us

ASIN: B000000OWM
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

Abominable Dr. Phibes
American Psycho
Speak Of The Devil
Walk Among Us
The Hunger
From Hell They Came
Dig Up Her Bones
Blacklight
Resurrection
This Island Earth
Crimson Ghost
Day Of The Dead
The Haunting
Mars Attacks
Hate The Living, Love The Dead
Shining
Don't Open 'Til Doomsday

Customer Reviews:

Michael Ruffin was the temptations, Glenn Danzig was the Misfits.......2007-07-16

It's sad that jerry only continues to destroy the misfits legacy. Making money off of kids must be real easy. It's sad that this album is rated so highly on this website. Are these crack induced ratings?

I make no apologies. I like Graves era Misfits.......2007-05-12

No Danzig. Boo hoo. Would everybody feel better if there were no Misfits at all? For everyone who is so loyal to Danzig, I ask you this. Who loves the Misfits more? You or Glenn? The answer is you if you are a fan. Glenn abandoned the Misfits. He fought with bandmembers over cheeseburgers for crying out loud! If you like Glenn then go follow Glenn's career. If you are a true fiend, stick with the 'Fits. I'll be honest, I was more disappointed when Doyle left, then when Danzig did.

OK on to the album. If this is the first Misfits album you have purchased without Glenn (like me), then at first listen you may feel a need to check your CD player to see if you are playing the right album. Your mind may think to itself "What?.......what is this I hear?........Is it?....No it couldn't be.........Wait it is! I hear it! Production!!"

That's right friends and neighbors. The Misfits actually had the money, equipment, and sound engineers to properly record and produce and album. Gone are the days of the muffled drums, lost bass lines, and hard to hear vocals. It is a real album. Doyle's playing is awesome I love it. Dr. Chud is my favorite Misfits drummer, even though I really like Robo too. Jerry's playing is tight and Michale Graves sings very well, but to me his singing blossomed on the Misfit's next release 'Famous Monsters'.

The songs here are good, again it's the Misfits, not Electric Light Orchestra or Kansas. The songs are fast (17 songs in 40 minutes you do the math). Subject matter is of course B monster and sci-fi movies. Highlights for me are "Invaders from Mars", "Dig up her Bones", "Shining", and I really like "Don't Open 'till Doomsday".

Hey like I said, times change. Maybe one day Glen and Jerry can bury the hatchett, and Doyle will come back to the fold. KISS, Black Sabbath, and even Van Halen have reunited. Never say never, chances are Glen and the Misfits will perform again. Until then, be a true fiend and celebrate everything Misfits.

give it up for Jerry.......2006-12-05

i like some of the old misfits with Danzig, the raw sound, the lyrics and vocals, BUT...when i picked up this album and the follow up, "famous monsters", it blew my mind. The 50 year old mohawk punks and the people who are afraid of change can only bad-mouth Graves and the newer sound, but Graves has an awesome voice (i was pissed when he left the band). Danzig went on to do his own stuff which fans of the older misfits should appreciate. Jerry Only did his best to keep this band going, you can bow down to Danzig all you want but Jerry was the fire behind this band. They had it out and Danzig left, Jerry kept this band alive and the misfits with Chud and Graves was a great, short-lived era for the Misfits. Just appreciate the fact that their music wasn't overplayed tremendously on the radio. Punk, Metal, whatever, music is music and if it sounds good to me then it rocks. Jerry is the man and i hope he keeps the fire of the Misfits alive forever.

RUN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THIS CD!.......2006-10-11

Alright here's the deal, I bought this cd with an open mind. I understand black sabbath switched lead singers and so did ac/dc and alot of other bands and they still put out great music with both frontmen. Im not saying its not possible, it just didnt happen with the misfits. i bet with sabbath and ac/dc other bands members helped with writing the music, but with the fits, glenn wrote ALL OF IT! the lyrics and the music...he even taught some of the members how to play their instruments. so guess what happens when glenn leaves? uh-oh...now the band has to write music for itself and try and stand on its own two feet. this stuff isnt terrible, there are a couple decent tracks on here, but its a totally different band with a totally different sound. i hope glenn will forgive me for buying this...it sux.

This album is awsome.......2006-09-28

i bought this album and it rocks. the new singer is awsome, but not as awsome as Danzig. I Luv The Misfits, their lineup now dosen't sound good. they have jerry and robo but no doyle that guy from black flag.

FIEND FEST '06 /,,/

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Very Different From thier Previous Albums
not quite like their other albums
Awesome!!! Yet Another Killer Fits Release!
KILLER 'FITS ALBUM
Misfits do Hardcore

Earth A.D./Die Die My Darling
Misfits
Manufacturer: Plan 9 Records
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Walk Among Us
Static Age
Legacy of Brutality
Misfits
Evilive

ASIN: B000000HQ1
Release Date: 1996-10-29

Tracks:

Earth A.D.
Queen Wasp
Devilock
Death Comes Ripping
Green Hell
Mommy, Can I Go Out & Kill Tonight
Wolf's Blood
Demonomania
Bloodfeast
Hellhound
Die, Die My Darling
We Bite

Customer Reviews:

Very Different From thier Previous Albums.......2007-03-13

Glenn Danzig was never known for complex musical arrangements but I feel that in his early days as a performer he had something to offer. With his first band, THE MISFITS, Glenn introduced the punk world to monsters, evil, and chaotic music that I feel was the heaviest punk at the time (1977-83) had to offer. I myself am not a huge punk fan but THE MISFITS to me stood on thier own from the whole scene. I don't think any other band sounded like them. "Earth A.D." was released in 1983 and was the last record they would make that meant anything. It opens up with the title track and drags you into the dark and disturbing mind of Danzig. "Earth A.D." sounds as if the hordes of hell are let loose. We then move into "Queen Wasp". After a generous amount of feedback, you are punched in the face with a devastating guitar riff played by Doyle. Glenn's ever present howling opens this track into vampire women and death with a ferocity that cannott be matched. Moving right along, we next hear "Devilock" which again pummells the listeners ears into submission. "Death Comes Ripping" sounds just like the title and "Green Hell" is a prototype to METALLICA with it's devastating downstrokes. Now, we have "Mommy, Can I go out and Kill Tonite?". One of the best. Halfway thru the album, we move onto "Wolfbslood". My guess is this little ditty is about turning into a werewolf. Hence the lyrics, "it's wolfs blood and it's pumping like it's f***ing in my veins and I feel my vertabre shaking". Cool stuff. "Demonomania" is a short thrasher that takes no prisoners and then we are treated to "Bloodfeast" which to me is a precurser to Glenn's next band, SAMHAIN. "Hellhound" is a virtual monster from the depths of hades that gives out no mercy and expects none in return. I should mention that "Die, Die my Darling" and "We Bite" were not originally on this album. As well as "Mommy, Can I go out and Kill Tonite". I believe these were singles, if I'm not mistaken. With the invention of CD technology and remastering techniques, "Earth A.D." needed an overhaul. It did get it on this particular release and that is great. When I first heard this album, I had borrowed it from a friend in high school and I thought that there was something wrong with his copy. So, I went out and bought it, and it sounded the same as his. It wasn't until it came out on CD that it's full effect was felt by me unfortunetly years after it was originally released. Personally, I love this album and is a most needed addition to fans of extreme music. As far as the sound on the CD goes it is so much crisper and clearer and in no way loses any of it's awesome power. All the dirt is still there. It just sounds a lot better. I should also point out that Glenn's lyrics on "Earth A.D." are his most twisted and venomous. In his long career of 31 years he has never matched the lyrics of this album. It sounded like he was a demented serial killer on the rampage. I wouldn't doubt that even SLAYER thought he was nuts. THE MISFITS last album with Glenn Danzig is a blood-spattered platter of punk in it's most evil and primitive form.

not quite like their other albums.......2006-11-04

if you read any of my other reviews you will hear my go on and on about the misfits and what an influence they had/have on me. so why only the one star? because if youll notice the track list, it is simply the last 7 songs on the collection 1 album and the last 5 on the collection 2...so you may already own this and not even know it. just buy collection 1 and 2 and you WILL then have this album too!

Awesome!!! Yet Another Killer Fits Release!.......2006-08-06

(this album accually gets a 4.5 from me, but The Misfits are too good for me to give anything under a 5!)

Earth AD/Wolfsblood is awesome, but much different from anything that The Misfits have EVER done before. Many of these songs are extremely fast. Nothing else was as fast or brutal before this album, and nothing else is as fast or brutal today. But it's very good. It contains some very superb Misfits songs, like Earth AD, Devilock, Death Comes Ripping, Green Hell, Mommy Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight?, Demonomania, Bloodfeast, We Bite, and my personal favorite Die Die My Darling.

If there's any bad thing about this album, it's these three songs: Wolfsblood, Queen Wasp, and Hellhound. They're not bad songs at all, but they all sound exactly the same and IMO, they're kinda boring. I don't hate em, they're just not favorites. They're average.

So, if you're looking for a punk/metal album with an extreme amount of originality, go for this!(hell, buy all their albums!) It's dark, creepy, brutal, and will leave you bleeding and in stitches and begging for more.

KILLER 'FITS ALBUM.......2006-05-09

This is probably the fastest, most in your face Misfits album. Every song is unique. This is probably the third best Misfits album, the first being "Walk Among Us", and the second being "Static Age", so after getting those get this, or buy the box set.

Misfits do Hardcore.......2006-01-24

The final MISFITS recordings were "Earth A.D./Wolfsblood" and the "Die, Die My Darling" EP, both included on this CD. After making their mark as a horror movie version of RAMONES doing ELVIS PRESLEY, the band adopted the "in" style of punk at the time (1982), which was playing blazingly fast hardcore punk. Although considered now a classic MISFITS album, at the time it was released many fans (and even some of the band members themselves) were put off by this slightly less melodic approach in favor of straight thrash beats, ultimately serving as a huge influence to up and coming Thrash Metal bands such as SLAYER and (guess who?) METALLICA. I listened to this album just months before METALLICA's "Garage Days Re-Revisited" EP was released in the summer of 1987, so I prefer MISFITS' version of "Green Hell" slightly over METALLICA's. At the time I heard this, I was more keen on liking this type of hardcore: fast, unrelenting and ferociously brutal, yet it retained those classic MISFITS melodies though buried under the intense barrage of guitars, bass and drums. I have grown to like their more melodic material a bit more, but nontheless, "Earth A.D." is an essential album for any true MISFITS fan or for fans of vintage, head ripping hardcore punk.

Average customer rating:

My favorite Misfits album.
Give this a spin and you'll be a Fiend for Life
not their best work...
much better than static age!
I remember halloween!

Legacy of Brutality
Misfits
Manufacturer: Plan 9 Records
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Collection II

ASIN: B000000I3U
Release Date: 1989-11-06

Tracks:

Static Age
TV Casualty
Hybrid Moments
Spinal Remains
Come Back
Some Kinda Hate
Theme For A Jackal
Angelfuck
Who Killed Marilyn
Where Eagles Dare
She
Halloween
American Nightmare

Customer Reviews:

My favorite Misfits album........2007-07-14

IMO the Misfis are the best horror/punk band of all time and Glenn Danzig is the punk-rock Elvis. This album has the most 50's feel to it then any other Misfits album and makes me want to grow a "devil-lock" and hang out in cemetaries. If you told me the last track "American Nightmare" was an Elvis song and I didn't know any better, I'd believe you. The Misfits got me into punk music (old punk) and remain one of my favorite bands of all time.

Give this a spin and you'll be a Fiend for Life.......2007-05-25

I bought this CD before the Static Age album was available. Some of my favorite Misfits songs are on here. "Static Age", "TV Casualties", "Bullet", "Angelf**k", and "Who killed Marilyn" are staples in every Fiends collection. If you do not have the Static Age album, this is a great album to get. If you already have Static Age, you may still want to pick this up. Fans have said the songs on this album are more raw, it is true. This is what the Misfits sounded like when they got 30 free hours in a studio when they gave up their rights to the 'Blank Records' name. A smart move by Glenn. Otherwise these songs may never have been recorded except for bootlegs at live shows or garage recordings.

The only other thing I can say is, if you spend a lot of time driving and delivering pizzas like I do, this is a great CD to play.

not their best work..........2006-07-25

was kinda dissappointed with this one in comparison to walk among us and collection 1. who killed marilyn and amaerican nightmare are so-so songs...some of them are just plain bad. he likes to re-hash songs too; notice static age and tv casualty and alot of other songs are thrown around plenty on different albums. i would say for the casual listener pick up collection 1 first (the best in my opinion) and then grab walk among us and static age (mainly for last caress and in the doorway) and you should be good to go.

much better than static age!.......2006-06-16

this is definately a much more attractive of a listen than static age for many reasons...it is more raw, has a better track listing, and i would assume this is what they really sounded like on vinyl and what not. i would definately pick halloween, where eagles dare, american nightmare, and who killed marylan over the songs they were replaced by one static age....if you are too much of a tight wad to get this and static age, get collection 2 and this...well along with earth AD and walk among us...collection 1 is a good investment too!..i only recommend the graves era to misfits die hards and ones who already know danzig.

I remember halloween!.......2006-05-14

Tthe misfits are an awesome punk band. They are the ones who started punk! In fact, LOB is their best album ever. The main singer is Glenn Danzig, who has a badass voice, probably the most badassed one ever.

FAVORITE SONGS: (in no order)
Static Age
Angelf*ck
TV Casualty
Halloween
Hybrid Moments
Where Eagles Dare
Who Killed Marilyn

WORST SONGS:
Come back

Get this album now!

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Best Misfits Album Since 12 Hits From Hell
This should not disappoint any punk or hard rock music fan!
at least they are much better now..not as good as Danzig or modern misfits.
Michale Graves = amazing
Who cares about Glen?

Famous Monsters
Misfits
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
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Misfits

ASIN: B00001R3N7
Release Date: 1999-10-05

Tracks:

Kong At The Gates
The Forbidden Zone
Lost In Space
Dust To Dust
Crawling Eye
Witch Hunt
Sream!
Saturday Night
Pumpkin Head
Scarecrow Man
Die Monster Die
Living Hell
Descending Angel
Them
Fiend Club
Hunting Humans
Helena
Kong Unleashed

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Though some would say that the Misfits just aren't the Misfits without the fiendish Glenn Danzig fronting them, Famous Monsters seems to indicate otherwise. If you're expecting the new Misfits, with Michael Graves taking over for Danzig, to pick up where they left off when Danzig split to form his own band in the early '80s, you don't exactly get that either. The core of the band remains in tact, and consequently so does the Misfits' distinctive gothic punk-pop sound, but it has been beefed up with heavier, more metallic guitars and a booming production that makes old Misfits records sound positively primitive (which, of course, was part of their appeal). But the songs, those hypercatchy tales of twisted lunacy, are still as horror-fixated, infectious, and fun as ever. And though the Misfits' image--the ghoulish face paint and "devil's lock" haircuts--and gothic stage show first brought them notoriety, it's their Halloween-inspired anthems that remain their true calling card and Famous Monster has plenty to add to that legacy. --Adem Tepedelen

Album Description

Special edition of 1999 album from Glenn Danzig's infl uential punk/ metal group in a limited edition digipak with three bonus tracks added, including the Japanese edition's extra cut, 'Devil Doll', plus '1,000,000 Years B.C.' & 'Helena 2'. 21 tracks total.

Album Details

Limited Edition Release. Includes 18 Tracks from the Standard CD plus Three Bonus Tracks. Limited Edition Digipak.

Customer Reviews:

Best Misfits Album Since 12 Hits From Hell.......2007-07-08

This is my third favorite Misfits album behind Static Age and 12 Hits From Hell. I'm glad I gave up the whole "dis aint da real Misfits" bullcrap, or else I would've never given this awesome album a chance.

Michale Graves is an excellent singer, every bit as good as Danzig, and maybe even better. Like American Psycho, these songs are heavy, fast, and fun. But the songs here, I think, are better and much catchier than the songs on American Psycho.
Yes, the Graves era sounds like a total different band, but they subject matter is still the same. The Misfits still wrote songs about horror movies and turned them into fun punk songs.
If you're looking for THE horror punk album of the 90's, you'll find it here.
The Misfits truly are Famous Monsters, and this shows it.

This should not disappoint any punk or hard rock music fan!.......2007-07-05

I bought this album a few months ago after hearing it in a friends car and becoming hooked on the songs 'Dust to Dust' and 'Scream!'. After listening to its entirety a few dozen times, I cannot take it out of my own cd player. Now, I was not previously a fan of the misfits prior to the release of this album, so all the fuss about Danzig does not bother me. Keep in mind that I have been a fan of Danzig's solo career for the past few years.
The fact is that the vocals on this CD are amazing, it is filled with catchy guitar riffs and should please any punk or hard rock music fan.

at least they are much better now..not as good as Danzig or modern misfits........2006-11-20

this to is the absolute worst era of the misfits. i mean sure, it has some great songs(scream, saturday night forbidden zone) and im not one of those "no Danzig, no misfits" nuts, but really...this is just really really cheesy and average minus those 3 songs...i understand if they use a little cheese here and there, but this is quesadilla territory....everything following pumpkinhead is disgusting. graves has an okay voice..i think he is either too overrated or too underrated...hes just average...drums are pretty good...and thankfully doyle has somewhat re-united with Danzig! the Misfits do have Dez Cadena playing with them today and im admittedly kind of excited for a new record put out by this line-up ive seen live twice, but the graves/chud era is a pretty bad one...his voice is too poppy sounding...this is one for the media player library.

Michale Graves = amazing.......2006-11-09

I had never listened to the Misfits before I heard Michale Graves on the Roadrunner United album, on the track 'I Don't Wanna Be (A Superhero)'. I loved Graves's voice, it was melodic and really good. When I found out which Misfits albums he sang on, I went and picked them up, this being the first.
The first thing I noticed about this album was the production. For being a Roadrunner album, this disc has really poor production. But, as you listen to the songs you realize that the production actually adds to the flavor of the band. While I still wish the production was cleaner, it does make the record and the songs what they are.
'Forbidden Zone' is a great track, with a great chorus and really fun horror movie (if you'd call Planet of the Apes a horror) lyrics. It paints a picture in your mind of 'what if...?' What if the planet really did exist, etc.
'Dust to Dust' is another great track. It has a catchy as all hell chorus and really helps to solidify just how great of a vocalist Graves is.
Standout tracks include Forbidden Zone, Dust to Dust, Lost in Space, Helena, Pumpkinhead... hell, they're all good.
Pick this and American psycho up, whether you're a long time Misfits fan or not. Get over the fat that that egotistical jerk Danzig is gone, realize it was forthe better, and move on. Love Michale Graves for what he is.

Who cares about Glen?.......2006-09-26

I don't care about Glen Danzig. To be honest, I never did back when he started the Misfits. I really think he was nothing more than "Boring". With his Jim Morrison tone voice singing the same childish choruses back and forth. Oh, man the Misfits were boring. Until Mike Graves came along and a buddy told me to listen to American Psycho. I was not bored at all. Thank u God, finally not the same wannabe hard boy singing from Mr. Danzig with the stupid idiotic message. I seen Danzig in concert and he personally stank the hell out of the music theater. Glen has no talent, he's very mad at himself so he has to take it out on the new Misfits and the world, plus he will never have a life since all he does is sits alone and worships satan.

Average customer rating:

misfits make oldies cool
who needs danzig?
This sucks bigtime
Hey, it's rock n roll. Why so serious?
disappointing....

Project 1950
Misfits
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Misfits

ASIN: B0000AB13N
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Tracks:

This magic moment
Dream Lover
Diana
Donna
Great Balls of Fire
Latest Flame
Monster Mash
Only Make Believe
Runaway
You Belong to me

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Patriotism may be the last refuge of scoundrels, but nostalgia traditionally puts bread on the table for succeeding generations of rock musicians long after the hits stop coming. If 25th anniversary celebrations--the excuse for this Misfits "roots" covers collection--seem the very antithesis of punk, they're but another golden marketing opportunity for Jerry Only, the sole original band member still standing and arguably the Energizer Bunny of ghoul-punk. Teamed here with Marky Ramone and ex-Black Flag guitarist Dez Cadena, Only turns his band's beloved PG-13 thrash-horror shtick loose on an oddball collection of his '50s and '60s musical inspirations. And just when you thought irony was passé, Only croon-howls it undead with fervent renditions of "This Magic Moment" by Jay & the Americans, Paul Anka's frothy "Diana," and Conway Twitty's "Only Make Believe." Still it's hard Album Description

The Misfits "Project 1950" CD comes with a Limited Edition Bonus DVD with 10 songs, Live footage and more.

"It started as a twisted dream...25 years ago in a small townin New Jersey called Lodi. It was there in April of 1977, at the dawn of the punk movement that the Misfits were born. Taking the title of Marilyn Monroe's last movie as their name in a move to immortalize her image - singer Glenn Danzig and bassist Jerry Only set out to make an impression. They wound up making history and creating a legacy that's power has not only stood the test of time, but transcended into an entirley new generation. Lienup changes followed and by early 1980, the band had coalesced around co-founders Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only along with guitarist Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankinstein (Jerry's youngest brother). Throughout the span of their career, the Misfits audience has developed into an army of "fiends" (the term for diehard Misfits fans) generating more interest today than ever before.

Customer Reviews:

misfits make oldies cool.......2007-02-12

i will admit i would not have picked some of these songs to be remade, but the misfits rockem out anyway.
they blew me away having seen them at fiendfest 06.
they will knock you out with volume and presence.
also watch the video that came with the cd, it rocks.
the only thing is there are not enough songs, they go by too quick.
but all in all its well worth the money.

who needs danzig?.......2007-01-05

i'm just gunna start off by saying i don't particularly like the misfits with Danzig. I much preffer Graves and the higher production values of that era. that being said i saw this lineup of the misfits live about 2 or 3 years ago, craziest concert i have EVER been to. to anyone who thinks the misfits have lost their edge, i laugh at you. the song selection for this album is great, definently not typical misfits (but what is typical about the misfits?) the thing i realy loveabout this album is the drums, they rule! this album is fun, and the only thing i expect out of the misfits is fun and this album surely delivers on that.

This sucks bigtime.......2006-06-04

What the hell is this crapola? The real Misfits were not about lame as* bullsh*t! Like everyone else says, what you usually hear without Danzig has lost it's edge. They lost their edge. What's the point of making music and calling yourself the Misfits when you're really not changing anything? Punk is about change. Change is usually edgy, this is honestly far from that. The Misfits changed music - they had their own sound, they were original, and nobody else had that sound. I'm saying this about alot of other bands. We're not Danzig heads, we're not kissing as*. The Misfits truly lost their edge. We're not expecting every band to always sound the same - but at least create newer and edgier music because nowadays every band sounds the same. It's all up to the original bands to influence everybody, and when you're making music that doesn't influence anyone, what's your point - money?

Hey, it's rock n roll. Why so serious?.......2006-05-17

I'm really amazed at how many people don't like this album. Now I'll admit that it's not my favorite Misfits album, but c'mon, take it for what it is. This is just a fun little album to throw on every now and then.

Jerry Only can pass as a Misfits singer in my opinion. He's got the attitude and the pipes. He can croon as well as any other punker. Some say this shouldn't be called a Misfits album. I will not debate that here. The title of the band playing the music on this disc are called the Misfits. If you want to argue, go ahead, but facts are facts. This is a Misfits album. If you don't like it or don;t agree, go listen to 138 for the millionth time. I would rather have one member of the Misfits carrying on and releasing music than have nothing.

That being said, the music is decent. It's all punk cover's of songs from the 1950's. I like Donna, Diana, Monster Mash, and This Magic Moment the best. It puts a twist on songs almost a half a century old and pays tribute to them.

The DVD bonus is hilarious. Only, Dez, and Marky perform at a ski resort. They are on a stage surrounded by snowboarders who are in need of a Misfit fix. Check out the cute little blond with the red goggles on her forehead. She's a cutie. It's hilarious to see the Misfits in the middle of a snowball fight as they perform. Marky Ramone can still pound the skins as well as he did 30 years ago. Dude was beating the drums hard.

It's funny, but watching this is like seeing a supergroup. You got a Misfit, a Ramone, and a Black Flagger up there. Maybe if the could have gotton Johny Rotton from the Sex Pistols to front with vocals, it really would have been something.

Anyway, love Jerry or hate him, he's not going away. I say rock on Jerry, keep it coming.

disappointing...........2006-01-28

I feel the same as the review that stated they 'really wanted to like this'. I've been a big Misfits fan forever. I even kinda liked some of the stuff they did with Graves. When they started releasing the new material without Danzig, I thought Jerry should have done the vocals and I had high hopes for this one. I even thought the idea of doing old rock and roll covers was cool, but this cd barely even qualifies as the Misfits. Danzig's gone, Doyle's gone and they didn't even get one of the original drummers. The cover art is lame. This isn't the Misfits. If you're new to the Misfits, get 'Walk Among Us' 'Earth A.D.' or my favorite, 'Legacy of Brutality'.

Average customer rating:

I prefer Collection II
Collection II
Enter Collection II
a great work but...
Not necessary

Collection II
Misfits
Manufacturer: Caroline
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Walk Among Us
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ASIN: B000000I2O
Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

We Are 138
Attitude
Cough/Cool
Last Caress
Return Of The Fly
Children In Heat
Rat Fink
Horror Hotel
Halloween
Halloween II
Hate Breeders
Braineaters
Nike-A-Go-Go
Devil's Whorehouse
Mephisto Waltz
We Bite
Queen Wasp
Demonomania
Hellhound
Bloodfeast

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The real reason for the Misfits' prolonged life-after-death is that underneath the three-chord bluster, campy imagery, and pancake makeup there are some great, catchy, pop-hook-driven tunes. Not to mention that no one can sing "whoaah-whoaaah-whoooooaaah!" like the Elvis-impersonating, golden-throated superboy Danzig. But even the most die-hard Misfits freak must surely tire of listening to version after version--7-inch take, live recording, previously unreleased demo--of two-minute punk songs like "We Are 138," "Rat Fink," "Halloween," and "Braineaters" off the bazillion bootlegs and dozen-plus authorized releases from this short-lived act. Collection II does compile some of the Misfits' most collectible vinyl artifacts, like the groovy "Cough/Cool" single. But it's recommended for fans only, who probably already own more than one copy. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

I prefer Collection II.......2007-05-12

It seems most 'Fiends' prefer The Misfits Collection I better. I love it too, but I find myself listening to Collection II far more often. Now I have nothing against raw sounds and bad production, my own band has plenty of that, and I admit that the raw, unpolished sound is a large part of the Misfits charm, however, a little production can go a long way.

Collection II has some of my favorite Misfits songs and the entire album sounds better overall than Collection I. 'We are 138', 'Nike a go go', 'Queen Wasp', 'Last Caress', Halloween 1 and 2', and 'Hatebredders' are in my opinion essential songs for a Fiend to have and I believe the best versions of these songs are found right here.

For new Misfits fans and potential Fiends, I highly recommend Collections I and II to start you off. Some will like Collection I better, some will prefer II. I say as long as people are still listening to the Misfits it's a good thing and we can all celebrate one of the most unique, mysterious, and original rock bands of all time. Cheers to all you Fiends!

Collection II.......2007-05-08

Misfits-Collection II *****

While not quite as good as the original collection, this, collection II is still a great way to get to know The Misfits without having to go out an buy all of the classic albums that feature the classic line up with the great Glen Danzig. Once again, much like the original collection this is a great way to introduce yourself to the band or even just a great addition to a die hards collection.

No this is no where are good as the original collection but this does have everything else that was left off. Collection II does contain some classic Misfits songs like the lead of track 'We Are 138.' This song is easily one of the best that the band ever recorded. 'Attitude' is another classic and easily in the bands top ten songs of all time. 'Last Caress' just might be the bands greatest song of all time if not just behind 'Bullet' and 'Die, Die My Darling.' The original version of 'Halloween' is another contender for the bands best song, it is easily the most important and the most influential. Cliff Burton decided he wanted to play bass because of this song. This is also the reason why AFI formed was because this song made Davey Havok want to start a band. I know most punk fans are not real big on AFI but all there albums before The Art Of Drowing are straight up punk and Hardcore punk. They are a great band. 'Horror Hotel is another classic, while not as famous as the others it is without a doubt one of their classics. 'Demonomania' is short but oh so sweet. 'Devils Whorehous' is the song that most people heard the first time they were introduced to The Misfits, and a real cult classic.

Collection one might have the majority of the bands classic songs it really would not be complete without Collection II. This contains it all that was left off one. For the casual fan, diehards and newer fans of The Misfits this and the original collection, which is simply titled Misfits, are great ways to discover the band....while they were good anyway.

Enter Collection II.......2006-07-27

While not as good as Collection I, Collection II is deffidently a good buy. This collection, just like Collection I, contains songs that aren't avaliable on the studio albums, such as, Cough/Cool, Children In Heat, Rat Fink, Halloween II, Horror Hotel, and Mephisto Waltz(which was an unused Samhain song that somehow ended up on this collection). This album also contains alternate versions of Hatebreeders and Braineaters. I find these versions to be better than the originals on Walk Among Us.
This collection contains some damn good Misfits songs, like We Are 138, Attitude, Cough/Cool, my personal favorite Children In Heat, Hatebreeders, Braineaters, Halloween, We Bite, Demonomania, and Bloodfeast. In fact, the only songs on this CD that I don't like are Rat Fink and Halloween II.
If you're looking to buy your first Misfits albums, buy Walk Among Us, and the two Collection albums. Trust me, you won't regret it.

a great work but..........2006-06-30

i own this album, collection 1, walk among us and static age. the production on collection 1 is horrible compared to the rest but in my opinion collection 1 has the best songs, just poor quality. danzig has an awesome voice but he doesnt sing to please everyone...he sings cuz he likes to rock out. as a misfits junkie i would recommend collection 1 first then pick up the rest (static age and walk among us). where eagles dare is still my all time fav misfits song. its vulgar but how can you not like it?

Not necessary.......2006-04-20

I was a big Misfits- fan about a half year ago. I bought 3 of their albums, Collection 1, Legacy Of Brutality and this one. Now the problem that I have, is that there really isn`t an essential Misfits collection (Box Set maybe, but not everyone needs THAT much Misfits). I prefer this one, because Collection 1 has poor versions of great songs, and Legacy Of Brutality sounds muddy as hell. I am actually still kicking myself for the mistake of buying so many Misfits CD`s, because Static Age has almost every great song in it. Walk Among Us would be a good album too.

This doesn`t mean that this one sucks. Not at all, this CD still has their best songs like Last Caress, Attitude and We Are 138, plus some of my personal favorites like Return Of The Fly, another version of Hatebreeders and We Bite. But that`s about it really. What we need is a definitive Misfits collection, preferably on one CD, that has all of their best stuff from Static Age, Walk Among Us and the two Collections.

So, don`t make the same mistake I did, unless you are really, really into Misfits. And even then you should think about how long you are going to be a big fan. For casual fans, I would recommend Static Age or Walk Among Us. This one is for the die-hards only.

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