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International Superhits | 
| Artist: Green Day
Label: Reprise
Category: Music
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Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 977
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.4
MPN: 48145
UPC: 766481663621
EAN: 0093624814528
ASIN: B00005OSZE
Release Date: November 5, 2001
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| Tracks:
| • | Maria | | • | Poprocks And Coke | | • | Longview | | • | Welcome To Paradise | | • | Basket Case | | • | When I Come Around | | • | She | | • | JAR (Jason Andrew Relva) | | • | Geek Stink Breath | | • | Brain Stew | | • | Jaded | | • | Walking Contradiction | | • | Stuck With Me | | • | Hitchin' A Ride | | • | Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) | | • | Redundant | | • | Nice Guys Finish Last | | • | Minority | | • | Warning | | • | Waiting | | • | Macy's Day Parade |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Strangely for a greatest hits compilation, Green Day's International Superhits opens with two new songs recorded in 2001. "Maria" is Green Day playing to their strengths, a burst of rattling skinny tie new wave that has you itching to join the nearest mosh pit, and the cool acoustic pop of "Poprocks and Coke" is worthy of the trio's Nimrod. The implication is clear: the unfortunate diversion undertaken by 2000's Warning (where the band horrifically mutated into The Levellers) is over and now it's business as usual. Thank God for that. Although a host of skate chancers have tried to rewrite the likes of "Basket Case" and "Brain Stew", no one does punk pop better than Billie Joe and the boys. No one does it quite as intelligently either. "Longview" almost sneers at the slacker ennui it seems to embody, "Welcome to Paradise" sneaks in a cheeky steal from Dead Kennedys, and "Redundant" runs on a sublime psyche melody worth of Elliott Smith. All of which proves you don't need a potty mouth and a dull 'tude to be a real rebel--and dreadlocks and dogs on strings are a definite no no. --Ian Watson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 44 more reviews...
 International superhits June 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
'International superhits', (like most bands best of's), is probably the best place to start with Green Day if you're new to their music and want to hear more. You get a pretty good selection of their hits, as well as some more obscure stuff. At 21 tracks, this album has plenty to offer and I defy anyone to put on 'Basket Case' or 'When I Come Around' and not crack into a big grin. This album showcases what a good rock band should be, simple, loud and fun. You can't ask for much more than that. Well worth a try.
Punk Power! June 16, 2007
I already had American Idiot and after going the the concert at the Bowl in 2005 i wanted to see wat the rest of their songs were like, i saw the album going cheap and decided to grab it, it didnt dissapoint. The songs are all individual and exciting to listen to, Basket case and Longview are huge amounts of fun and have catchy sounding rifts.
Green Day made their name with these songs and it isnt hard to see why. one listen and your hooked.
This a truly great collection of songs from a truly legendary band if you are into fun lively music, buy this album and laugh.
"Wonderful!" September 2, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
A very enjoyable party cd; bung it in the player and it does the headbanging job.
What can I say? It's a Greatest Hits, so chances are, if you're considering buying it, it's because you already like Green Day. As a belated introduction to the band, it's invaluable. Some weaker tracks have been included, and neither of the two new tracks (the openers) make much of an impact. But the likes of Longview, Basket Case, Brain Stew, Hitchin' a Ride and Good Riddance make up for it. Definately one for the collection, and perhaps an essential purchase for those who've only just started listening to Billie Joe, Mike and Tre after the success of American Idiot.
One thing though... why did one reviewer rate this album if he hates the band so much???
Warning, seriously good! August 19, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Now that everyones got over how brilliant American Idiot was, people are going back and listening to some of the classics that this band recorded. This is the greatest collection of all their greatest songs, and includes mint tracks such as WARNING, MINORITY and BASKET CASE.
Well, what can I say? July 30, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Well, as it is the greatest hits of Green Day - best band in the world, it's bound to be quite good isn't it?!Maria: Catchy, one of their earlier numbers 3/5
Poprocks & Coke: Yet another catchy song, but not as good as some of the others 4/5
Longview: The bassline will stick in your head FOREVER. Great drumming at the beginning!! 4.5/5
Welcome to Paradise: This is one of their first songs, but already you can recognise Billie Joe's remarkable song writing talents. 4/5
Basket Case: Undoubtebly one of the greastest punk songs of all time! You'll never get fed up with it!! 6/5!
When I come around: Great riff all the way through! Once again, you'll never get bored of it. 5/5
She: Everything about this song is amazing. Even the one note bassline at the beginning is amazing! This is one of my fav songs. 5/5
You get the idea now, right!? :P
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