You've heard about it by now - the big 32-song collection of MxPx b-sides, demos, and songs that were only released on 7 and 10-inches, and lesser publicized EP's. Here we have quite a selection of stuff from a variety of recording sessions. And the fact that this is one of the more prolific songwriting bands in the scene helps us realize why there are so many tracks on this disc. You might wonder why some songs, like "Begin to Start" and "Swing Set Girl" never strayed farther than a double 10-inch. I wonder myself. "Why these, as well as songs like 'Oh Donna' (from the On the Cover sessions) have only surfaced here?" Well, maybe that was the plan all along, or perhaps there were just way too many songs to compete with. "Lifetime Enlightenment," with its neat "Smoke on the Water" bridge is here, which appeared on the first I'm Your Biggest Fan comp. This record's title track was first heard on the "Punk Rawk Show" 7-inch; and, just like all the others, it's very cool to hear it here. The stuff you've probably heard before would be songs like, "Do Your Feet Hurt (Critter Version)," an extended version of "Move to Bremerton," as well as demos of "South Bound," Christalena," and "Life In General." The packaging is also a treat for fans, including live photos from a plethora of shows throughout the '94-'96 era, and very informative liner notes. \
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The Phantom Tollbooth 1998Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaMxPx does it again. Literally. This new record is a re-release of all their EPs and 7's, and it includes alternative versions of earlier material, with some previously unknown things. I also mean they've once again put a great record on the shelves. When I reviewed their Going the Way of the Buffalo record, I commented that MxPx were maturing. I guess I have to take that back. The band may be…Similar sounding releases
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