Do It Clean: An Anthology 1979-87

If you are an avid Echo & the Bunnymen fan you already own all the songs on this very strong and well-produced compilation. But please do not hesitate to purchase this product if only for the fabulous packaging by designer Phil Smee: A three panel gate-fold with two discs and a 16-page booklet. This is definitely the best package design for a Bunnymen CD (save, perhaps, the spectacular "Crystal Days" 4-disc box-set). A stunning photo of the band is on the front cover. Both discs are stenciled with two versions of the band in silhouette that's become sort of a trademark for them on T-shirts and other merchandise. Very cool looking discs. There is no space on the CD package left without some design. When you open up the three panel gatefold and remove both discs you'll see a beautiful collage of photos of the band's classic picture sleeves from their many single releases. Looking at these sleeves triggered fond memories of playing my 45's and 12" records before CDs were available. Love that they included the picture sleeve of "The Back of Love" - always found that one a bit bizarre and kind of spooky. The song selections are strong and take the listener in chronological order from the first album "Crocodiles" (1980) to the last album to feature Pete de Freitas, their fifth release simply titled "Echo and the Bunnymen" (1987). These are the five core albums of the Bunnyman cannon (excluding the "best of" album called "Songs to Learn and Sing"). You literally get the best tracks from each album on this smart complication (although "My White Devil" is surprisingly not included in the "Porcupine" selections). Nevertheless, I was amazed by how many songs from each album they were able to fit onto both discs - not a minute of audio space is wasted, making this compilation a super value. In addition to these great album tracks, I was very pleased to find "The Puppet" included. This is my favorite EATB song and was an early single release that captures the essence of their unique sound at its brooding best. It certainly belongs in any compilation highlighting the Bunnymen's classic era. Ditto for "Never Stop" (12" version) - another classic single with great orchestration. Again, I know most of you own all these songs, but trust me, not only is the packaging alone worth the price, it really is enjoyable listening to all your favorite songs from the five core albums presented in chronological order. You are never tempted to hit the "next track" button. It is an audio road trip worth taking. A total of 150 minutes of Bunnymen Gold. Sit back, put your headphones on, and enjoy the ride!

Another great anthology by Rhino, Man! they get it right. I was really excited back in early 2000's when the Echo catalog was remastered. I had a few of their original LPs and CDs and thought they could use a sonic upgrade. But even though the albums all had great bonus b-sides and live tracks, I thought the re-mastering was too loud and compressed. I have posted several reviews on what I call the modern day destroying of music by over compression "The Loudness Wars" as it's called... So, looking at this, I wondered; it's got a bunch of my favorite songs...but how's it going to sound? Honestly, reading another reviewer saying they thought it sounded terrible, and the 2003 remasters sounded better made me think, well maybe it would sound better to my ears? It does! It's definitely louder than my old albums, but it still has some breathing room, the mixes are still punchy. I always say, if you want louder, turn up the volume knob! I recommend doing that with this CD and listening to it on a good system with some nice speakers or headphones! Anyway, all the tracks are great, I would've liked the alternate version of The Cutter and b-side Fuel from the 2003 Porcupine CD, or My Kingdom from Ocean Rain to be included...but oh well...we can't have it all! But, all in all, it's great listening, and it brought back some good memories

This is a great collection of their music. It has pretty much everything that one might expect, and a few extras. Not sure why a couple have complained about the sound quality...perhaps they're used to albums being compressed into LOUD but sonic mush with limited dynamics. Not sure, don't really care. LOL All I know is that I'm happy with this purchase and everyone that has had a chance to listen has also been pleased. Sounds great through my high-end components...and while I don't have 5-6 thousand dollars wrapped up in any of my car stereos...it sounds good there as well.

This is a fabulous collection. I purchased it to reacquaint myself with the band. My one complaint, and it is a no-brainer is from leaving out the track, Heaven Up Here, from the compilation. Not only is it a great song from an amazing album; it was so central, they named the album after it! So, why this torture? Why this omission? I can only think that they want you to leapfrog from this compilation by purchasing the remastered Heaven Up Here, as a standalone CD. Now if only it was in wider circulation and did not prompt price gouging from the vendors who carry it.

One of the best post punk alternative bands that came from the late 70's that stuck around into the 2000's great anthology from echo and the bunnymen if your new to the bad this greatest hits is a good start..... "The killing moon" and "from the hip". two great songs. Not to mention " I do it clean", also a great song....😀

Great "Best of Album" for a band that was one of the tree bands that revolutionized music....The Big 3 of the 80's : That Petrol Emotion, Echo and the Bunnymen and Big Audio Dynamite.....Enjoy the musical biscuits!

Been waiting for a remaster of their songs. I had Songs to learn and sing and while at the time it wasn't bad it started sounding dull compared with today's releases.

The quintessential Echo and the Bunnymen collection. You would literally have to buy eery Echo album to match this collection. Excellent sound quality on these remastered discs.

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Mira que lo llevo intentando desde hace más de 30 años, y no hay manera. Los bunnymen aburren hasta a las ovejas. Dicho sin acritud.

I have been listening to the bunnymen since 1980 and love them. This is a great mixture of their hits and album tracks and I will be playing it in my car and motor home whilst on my travels.

I liverpooliani Echo and the Bunnymen furono tra gli esponenti più acclamati di quella cosidetta New Wave o Post Punk del British Rock. Tratti peculiari la bellissima voce di Ian McCullogh (un altro Ian più fortunato di quello mancuniano) e l'incedere ipnotico/psichedelico delle loro songs con una solida base ritmica. I primi 4 album per me sono fondamentali ed infatti occupano i 3/4 della compilation. La Rhino Records, con un'operazione ancora una volta meritoria, assembla un'antologia elegante nel formato e generoso di contenuti (2cd,150 min di ascolto) con allegato un piccolo booklet. Le registrazioni sono ottime con qualche chicca. Io l'ho affiancato ai 4 vinili d'epoca. A 10 euro non si puo' pretendere di piu'. DA AVERE se come me avete vissuto e ascoltato quel periodo o se volete partirne alla scoperta.