Collected (Limp Bizkit album)

Collected is the second compilation album by American rap rock 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
Compilation album by
Limp Bizkit
ReleasedMay 12, 2008
Recorded1997-2005
GenreNu metal, rap metal
Length64:37
LabelSpectrum
Limp Bizkit chronology
Greatest Hitz
(2005)		 Collected
(2008)		 Icon
(2011)

Content

Collected 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

The music of Collected has predominately 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
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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
No.TitleMusicLength
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 Vary3:58
4."The Story"from The Unquestionable Truth (Part 1)3:51
5."Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)"from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water3:33
6."Livin' It Up"from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water3:33
7."Show Me What You Got"from Significant Other4:29
8."Behind Blue Eyes"from Results May Vary4:32
9."Getcha Groove On"from Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water4:31
10."Nobody Like You"from Significant Other4:22
11."Stuck"from Three Dollar Bill, Yall$5:13
12."Re-Arranged"from Significant Other5:56
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

References
  1. Christopher Monger, James. "Collected - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 December 2011.
  2. Apter, Jeff (2009). Never Enough: The Story of The Cure. Music Sales Group. p. 468. ISBN 0-85712-024-7.
  3. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Three Dollar Bill Y'All - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 December 2011.
  4. Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 21–51. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.
  5. Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 95–113. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water - Limp Bizkit". Allmusic. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  9. Devenish, Colin (2000). Limp Bizkit. St. Martin's. pp. 79–95. ISBN 0-312-26349-X.
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