Collected is the second compilation album by American nu metal band Limp Bizkit. Released in 2008, it a retrospective compilation album from the band's albums Three Dollar Bill, Yall$, Significant Other, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, Results May Vary and The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1).
| Collected | ||||
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| Released | May 12, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 1997–2005 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal, rap metal | |||
| Length | 64:37 | |||
| Label | Spectrum | |||
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Content
editCollected contains material from the band's albums Three Dollar Bill, Yall$, Significant Other, Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water, Results May Vary and The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1). The compilation was released in Europe by Spectrum Music, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.[1]
Music and lyrics
editThe music of Collected has predominantly been described as nu metal[2] and is noted for "kinetic, frenzied energy".[3] On this compilation, DJ Lethal functions as a sound designer for the band, shaping their sound. According to Lethal, "I try and bring new sounds, not just the regular chirping scratching sounds. [...] It's all different stuff that you haven't heard before. I'm trying to be like another guitar player."[4] Though the band is generally opposed to the use of solos, they allowed drummer John Otto to perform an extended solo in the middle of the song "Nobody Like You".[5]
Wes Borland's guitar playing on this compilation is experimental and nontraditional, and is noted for creative use of six and seven-string guitars.[6] The songs from Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ feature him playing without a guitar pick, performing with two hands, one playing melodic notes, and the other playing chord progressions.[4] His guitar playing on this album also makes use of octave shapes, and choppy, eighth-note rhythms, sometimes accompanied by muting his strings with his left hand, creating a percussive sound.[7] Borland's guitar playing also has unevenly accented syncopated sixteenth notes to create a disorienting effect, and hypnotic, droning licks.[7] The song "Stuck" uses a sustain pedal in the first bar, and muted riffs in the second bar.[7]
Durst's lyrics are often profane, scatological or angry.[8] Much of Durst's lyrical inspiration came from growing up and his personal life.[4] His breakup with her inspired the Significant Other songs "Nookie" and "Re-Arranged".[9]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
Collected did not chart. Allmusic's James Christopher Monger gave the album 2.5 out of 5, writing "Fans of the raucous rap/nu/alternative metal outfit would be better off with 2005's Greatest Hitz compilation".[1]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "Pollution" | from Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ | 3:49 |
| 2. | "The Propaganda" | from The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) | 5:17 |
| 3. | "Build A Bridge" | from Results May Vary | 3:58 |
| 4. | "The Story" | from The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) | 3:51 |
| 5. | "Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)" | from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water | 3:33 |
| 6. | "Livin' It Up" | from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water | 3:33 |
| 7. | "Show Me What You Got" | from Significant Other | 4:29 |
| 8. | "Behind Blue Eyes" (The Who cover) | from Results May Vary | 4:32 |
| 9. | "Getcha Groove On" | from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water | 4:31 |
| 10. | "Nobody Like You" | from Significant Other | 4:22 |
| 11. | "Stuck" | from Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ | 5:13 |
| 12. | "Re-Arranged" | from Significant Other | 5:56 |
| 13. | "Counterfeit" | from Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ | 5:10 |
| 14. | "The Truth" | from The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1) | 5:27 |
| Total length: | 64:37 | ||
Personnel
edit- Fred Durst - vocals
- Wes Borland - guitars
- Mike Smith - guitar on track 3
- Randy Pereira - guitar on track 8
- Sam Rivers - bass
- John Otto - drums, percussion
- DJ Lethal - turntables, samples, keyboards, programming, sound development
References
edit- ^ a b c Christopher Monger, James. "Collected - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
- ^ Apter, Jeff (2009). Never Enough: The Story of The Cure. Music Sales Group. p. 468. ISBN 0-85712-024-7.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Three Dollar Bill Y'All - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
- ^ a b c Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 21–51. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.
- ^ Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 95–113. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.
- ^ Kitts, Jeff; Tolinski, Brad (2002). "Lords Of Hard Rock: Wes Borland". The 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 3–4. ISBN 0-634-04619-5.
- ^ a b c Hurwitz, Tobias; Riley, Glenn (June 1, 2002). "Rhythm guitar riffs in the style of Wes Borland". 7-String Guitar. Alfred Music Publishing. pp. 30–2. ISBN 0-7390-2807-3.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 79–95. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.