The Best Of [Digipak]

Performer: Oingo Boingo
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Oingo Boingo: Danny Elfman (vocals, guitar); Steve Bartek (guitar, background vocals); Sam Phipps (soprano & tenor saxophones); Leon Schneiderman (alto & baritone saxophones); Dale Turner (trumpet, trombone); Richard Gibbs (keyboards, synthesizer, background vocals); Mike Bacich, Carl Graves (keyboards); Kerry Hatch, John Avila (bass, background vocals); Johnny "Vatos" Hernandez (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: Kenny Kotwitz, Brian Mann (accordion); Bruce Fowler (trombone); Yvonne S. Moriarity (French horn); Ralph Griesron (piano). Producers: Danny Elfman, Steve Bartek, John Avila. Compilation producer: Mike Rogogna. Recorded between 1982 & 1990. Includes liner notes by Scott Shinder. All tracks have been digitally remastered. 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Oingo Boingo gathers 11 of Danny Elfman's quirky new wave group's definitive tracks, including "Weird Science," "Dead Man's Party," "Wild Sex (In the Working Class)," and "Just Another Day." The band's busy, bouncy sound is also exemplified by "Grey Matter," "Only a Lad," and "Just Another Day," all of which can be found on the more complete Anthology. However, this collection contains enough of their hits and different periods in their career to make it worthwhile for casual listeners. ~ Heather Phares

Oingo Boingo began in 1972 as the Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo, a cabaret-influenced musical theater troupe. In 1980 they pared down to an octet and changed their sound to reflect new wave, ska, post-punk, and world music elements. Their eponymous EP spawned the hit single "Only a Lad," and a full-length by that name appeared in 1981. The hit "Nothing Bad Ever Happens to Me," from 1983's GOOD FOR YOUR SOUL, continued the band's winning streak, as did 1985's DEAD MAN'S PARTY. Songs from the album appeared in several films, including WEIRD SCIENCE and BACK TO SCHOOL. Four less successful album followed, including BOINGO, which featured a more guitar-driven sound. Around this time, original member Danny Elfman left to pursue a successful career in film composing. Oingo Boingo disbanded in 1996.

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