It seems like Mental as Anything has been around forever. They’re Australia’s ultimate party band, and they’ve made their mark on most of us, whether we want to admit it or not. For me their music reminds me of discos in the 1980s, where I’d dance along to the songs wearing too much fluro. Good times.
Lately I’ve been looking back on the band with the recent release of Essential as Anything, a bumper greatest hits CD. Everything is on here, from early tracks like “The Nips are Getting Bigger” to more recent hits like “Mr Natural.” In fact, there were a few songs I’d even forgotten about until I heard them again! Such is the quality and volume of the Mentals’ back catalogue.
If the 24 tracks aren’t enough for you, don’t despair. The CD also comes with a bonus DVD featuring 37 video clips, interviews, and plenty of documentary footage. Now that’s value.
Essential as Anything is the sort of album you’ll pull out time and time again at family barbeques and as a companion for those long car drives. It’s not likely to change the world, but just like the Mentals, it’s awfully good fun.
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