Greatest Hits Vol. 1 (Mental As Anything album)

Greatest Hits Volume 1 is the first compilation album by Australian pop rock band Mental As Anything, released in 1986. Greatest Hits Volume 1 peaked at number 2 on the ARIA Charts and number 36 on Recorded Music NZ.

Greatest Hits Volume 1
Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 1986
Recorded1979-1985
GenreRock, pop
LabelCBS Records
ProducerMental As Anything
Mental As Anything chronology
Fundamental
(1985)
Greatest Hits Volume 1
(1986)
Mouth to Mouth
(1987)

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Steve "Spaz" Schnee from AllMusic states: "This collection of singles was a perfect introduction to the Mentals' work up to that point (and what an optimistic title it is, too). Featuring all the recent hits from Fundamental as well as singles dating back to Get Wet, Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 is superb. If it's pure pop you're looking for, look no further than this."[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Originally fromLength
1."Live It Up"Greedy SmithFundamental, 19853:46
2."The Nips Are Getting Bigger"Martin MurphyGet Wet, 19793:23
3."Too Many Times"Andrew Greedy SmithCats & Dogs, 19812:48
4."Come Around"Martin PlazaEspresso Bongo, 19803:03
5."(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet"Bob Hamilton, Freddie GormanNon-album single, 19802:08
6."Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)"Martin Plaza, Reg MombassaNon-album single, 19844:16
7."Berserk Warriors"Peter O'DohertyCats & Dogs, 19813:49
8."If You Leave Me Can I Come Too?"Martin PlazaCats & Dogs, 19813:11
9."You're So Strong"Andrew Greedy SmithFundamental, 19853:25
10."Working for the Man"Roy OrbisonNon-album single, 19833:30
11."I Didn't Mean to Be Mean"Martin PlazaNon-album single, 19823:14
12."Spirit Got Lost"Reg Mombassa, Andrew Greedy SmithCreatures of Leisure, 19832:55
13."Brain Brain"Peter O'DohertyCreatures of Leisure, 19834:37
14."Egypt"Reg MombassaGet Wet, 19793:26

Personnel

  • Martin Plaza – lead vocals, guitar
  • Greedy Smith – lead vocals, keyboards, harmonica
  • Reg Mombassa – guitar, vocals
  • Peter O'Doherty – bass, vocals
  • Wayne de Lisle – drums

Chart positions

Chart (1986) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart[2] 2
Recorded Music NZ[3] 36

References

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