Only for die-hard fans - I collect music, it is my hobby. This Buck O Nine c.d. is fairly good but nothing too amazing. The sound quality is not that good, you hear more bass than anything else, but the band I think knows that. As for the unreleased songs, they are really good, more reggea then ska, but overall really good. I only say die-hard fans buy this because one, it is out of print and two, to really enjoy it you have to have all the albums. If just getting into Buck O Nine buy Libido or 28 Teeth. Sounds Like: Less Than Jake, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Mustard Plug
far from par - Seeing Buck-o-nine is definately one of the best shows you ll experience mostly because it seems to be more enjoyable for them to be playing for you than for you to be there. They always take the time say thanks to their fans. Once the trombone player ran across Sunset blvd dodging traffic just to thank me for coming to the show when all i did was wave to him. Not that their musicianship wasn t phenomenal, they are tight, skilled and explode with energy and between every song they become as entertaining conversationalists as players. That s why i was a little disappointed in this live effort. The sound quality pays them no respect and seems kind of dud. I feel that for a band that thrives on stage this album does not represent them well. Too bad for such a great band. Don t let this album or review taint your image of a band that has never let me down at a show and if they are ever in your area pick up a ticket immediately.
Better Live! - This album is AMAZING! If you have ever been lucky enough to see Buck-O-Nine live then you know what I am talking about! All the best songs with Jon s famous in between chit chat....Highly reccomended!
Kick ( ) - this cd is far the best of all the buck-o-nine cd s. my favorite cd from buck-o-nine was Libido but now its Hellos and Goodbyes. with songs like Who Are They? and Barfly, you ll be jammin all night long. if you don t have any cd s from buck-o-nine then i d say get this one first. i would! but i also suggest to buy cd s from other bands like reel big fish, goldfinger, less than jake, a new found glory, the hippos, junction 18, and saves the day. all of those bands are great especially junction 18.