Hell of a Collection
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Hell of a Collection is the first compilation album
by the Finnish
band The Rasmus
, released in 2001 by Warner Music Finland
.
The band recorded it when they still were "Rasmus" (later they changed their name from "Rasmus" to "The Rasmus"). It is the first album that they made since Janne Heiskanen, the previous drummer
who left the band, was replaced by Aki Hakala in 1998. It is composed of eighteen songs, nearly all of which are revamped versions of songs from their previous three albums. The exceptions are the final track, "Liquid" (Demo), which is a demo tape of their hit song "Liquid
", and the songs "F-F-F-Falling
" and "Chill
" which were the first new songs released after Aki replaced Janne.
"Rakkauslaulu" (Lovesong) is a B-Side of the single 1st (1995), and a non-album song.
"Life 705" was originally released on the band's debut album Peep
in 1996. A new version was made in 1999 and is available on the single "Swimming with the Kids
".
Except for all the revamped and remixed versions of songs, the album did not contain any new tracks.
and all its singles. The logo was not used a long time though; in 2003 they changed it again to a "leaf" logo, which was used until their most recent album, Black Roses.
, Eero Heinonen, Pauli Rantasalmi and Aki Hakala. Tracks 3-18 written by Lauri Ylönen, Eero Heinonen, Pauli Rantasalmi and Janne Heiskanen (except for number 12).
, but a compilation album, it did not reach high positions on many chart lists. Just on the Finnish Album Charts
, it went #2 in 2001.
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
by the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
band The Rasmus
The Rasmus
The Rasmus are a Finnish rock band that formed in 1995 in Helsinki while the band members were still in upper comprehensive school. The original band members were Lauri Ylönen , Eero Heinonen , Pauli Rantasalmi and Janne Heiskanen...
, released in 2001 by Warner Music Finland
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
.
The band recorded it when they still were "Rasmus" (later they changed their name from "Rasmus" to "The Rasmus"). It is the first album that they made since Janne Heiskanen, the previous drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
who left the band, was replaced by Aki Hakala in 1998. It is composed of eighteen songs, nearly all of which are revamped versions of songs from their previous three albums. The exceptions are the final track, "Liquid" (Demo), which is a demo tape of their hit song "Liquid
Liquid (The Rasmus song)
"Liquid" is a power ballad by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the bands third album Hell of a Tester on 2 November 1998....
", and the songs "F-F-F-Falling
F-F-F-Falling
"F-F-F-Falling" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's fourth album Into on October 29, 2001.The single was released on April 2, 2001 by the record label Playground Music...
" and "Chill
Chill (song)
"Chill" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's fourth album Into on October 29, 2001The single was released on June 18, 2001 by the record label Playground Music. It was the second single from the album Into and features the tracks "Chill" and "F-F-F-Falling"...
" which were the first new songs released after Aki replaced Janne.
"Rakkauslaulu" (Lovesong) is a B-Side of the single 1st (1995), and a non-album song.
"Life 705" was originally released on the band's debut album Peep
Peep (album)
Peep is the debut album by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus , released on 23 September 1996 on Warner Music Finland....
in 1996. A new version was made in 1999 and is available on the single "Swimming with the Kids
Swimming with the Kids
"Swimming with the Kids" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's third album Hell of a Tester on 2 November 1998....
".
Except for all the revamped and remixed versions of songs, the album did not contain any new tracks.
New logo
The band changed their logo (which earlier just said "Rasmus") to a new one with flames. This is the first release where their new logo appears on. It also appears on the album IntoInto (album)
Into is the fourth studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , and the first studio album to be released under the name "The Rasmus". It was originally released on October 29, 2001 by Playground Music.It is the band's first studio album with their new drummer Aki Hakala, who replaced Janne...
and all its singles. The logo was not used a long time though; in 2003 they changed it again to a "leaf" logo, which was used until their most recent album, Black Roses.
Track listing
Tracks 1-2 written by Lauri YlönenLauri Ylönen
Lauri Ylönen is the frontman of the Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus.-Early days:Ylönen was born and grew up in Helsinki. He learned to play the piano when he was five years old, and later learned to play guitar and drums...
, Eero Heinonen, Pauli Rantasalmi and Aki Hakala. Tracks 3-18 written by Lauri Ylönen, Eero Heinonen, Pauli Rantasalmi and Janne Heiskanen (except for number 12).
- "F-F-F-FallingF-F-F-Falling"F-F-F-Falling" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's fourth album Into on October 29, 2001.The single was released on April 2, 2001 by the record label Playground Music...
" (Swedish Remix) - 3:52 (later released on IntoInto (album)Into is the fourth studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , and the first studio album to be released under the name "The Rasmus". It was originally released on October 29, 2001 by Playground Music.It is the band's first studio album with their new drummer Aki Hakala, who replaced Janne...
) - "ChillChill (song)"Chill" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's fourth album Into on October 29, 2001The single was released on June 18, 2001 by the record label Playground Music. It was the second single from the album Into and features the tracks "Chill" and "F-F-F-Falling"...
" - 4:13 (later released on IntoInto (album)Into is the fourth studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , and the first studio album to be released under the name "The Rasmus". It was originally released on October 29, 2001 by Playground Music.It is the band's first studio album with their new drummer Aki Hakala, who replaced Janne...
) - "LiquidLiquid (The Rasmus song)"Liquid" is a power ballad by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the bands third album Hell of a Tester on 2 November 1998....
" - 4:17 (from the album Hell of a TesterHell of a TesterHell of a Tester is the third studio album by The Rasmus, then called Rasmus. It was released in 1998 by Warner Music and received Gold status in Finland. The most popular single was Liquid, which was released in September, getting into the Top 40 on MTV Nordic...
) - "Every Day" - 3:18 (from the album Hell of a TesterHell of a TesterHell of a Tester is the third studio album by The Rasmus, then called Rasmus. It was released in 1998 by Warner Music and received Gold status in Finland. The most popular single was Liquid, which was released in September, getting into the Top 40 on MTV Nordic...
) - "City of the Dead" - 3:22 (from the album Hell of a TesterHell of a TesterHell of a Tester is the third studio album by The Rasmus, then called Rasmus. It was released in 1998 by Warner Music and received Gold status in Finland. The most popular single was Liquid, which was released in September, getting into the Top 40 on MTV Nordic...
) - "Help Me Sing" - 3:24 (from the album Hell of a TesterHell of a TesterHell of a Tester is the third studio album by The Rasmus, then called Rasmus. It was released in 1998 by Warner Music and received Gold status in Finland. The most popular single was Liquid, which was released in September, getting into the Top 40 on MTV Nordic...
) - "PlayboysPlayboys (song)"Playboys" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , originally released on the band's second album with the same name, Playboys on 29 August 1997.The single was released in 1997 by the record label Warner Music Finland...
" - 2:57 (from the album PlayboysPlayboys (1997 Album)Playboys is the second studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus which was released on August 29, 1997 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "BlueBlue (The Rasmus song)"Blue" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , originally released on the band's second album Playboys on August 29, 1997....
" - 3:14 (from the album PlayboysPlayboys (1997 Album)Playboys is the second studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus which was released on August 29, 1997 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "IceIce (song)"Ice" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus , originally released on the band's second album Playboys on August 29, 1997.The EP-single was released in 1997 by the record label Warner Music Finland...
" - 2:45 (from the album PlayboysPlayboys (1997 Album)Playboys is the second studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus which was released on August 29, 1997 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "Sophia" - 2:42 (from the album PlayboysPlayboys (1997 Album)Playboys is the second studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus which was released on August 29, 1997 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "Wicked Moments" - 2:56 (from the album PlayboysPlayboys (1997 Album)Playboys is the second studio album by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus which was released on August 29, 1997 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "GhostbustersGhostbusters (song)"Ghostbusters" is a 1984 song recorded by Ray Parker, Jr. as the theme to the film of the same name starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. It hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on August 11 in 1984, and stayed there for three weeks...
" (Ray Parker Jr.Ray Parker Jr.Ray Erskine Parker, Jr. , is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and recording artist. Parker is known for writing and performing the theme song to the motion picture Ghostbusters, for his solo hits, and performing with his band Raydio as well as the late Barry White.-Early life and...
) - 3:35 (from the album PeepPeep (album)Peep is the debut album by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus , released on 23 September 1996 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "Funky Jam" - 2:11 (from the album PeepPeep (album)Peep is the debut album by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus , released on 23 September 1996 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "Myself" - 3:53 (from the album PeepPeep (album)Peep is the debut album by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus , released on 23 September 1996 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "P.S." - 2:56 (from the album PeepPeep (album)Peep is the debut album by Finnish alternative rock band The Rasmus , released on 23 September 1996 on Warner Music Finland....
) - "Rakkauslaulu" - 3:35 (from the single 1st)
- "Life 705" (Version '99) - 5:42 (from the single Swimming with the KidsSwimming with the Kids"Swimming with the Kids" is a song by the Finnish rock band The Rasmus, originally released on the band's third album Hell of a Tester on 2 November 1998....
) - "LiquidLiquidLiquid is one of the three classical states of matter . Like a gas, a liquid is able to flow and take the shape of a container. Some liquids resist compression, while others can be compressed. Unlike a gas, a liquid does not disperse to fill every space of a container, and maintains a fairly...
" (Demo) - 3:11
Producers
- Track 1-2 produced by Mikael Nord and Martin Hansen
- Track 3 produced by The Rasmus and The Nose
- Track 4-6 produced by The Rasmus and Teja Kotilainen
- Track 7-11 produced by The Rasmus and Illka Herkman
- Track 12-16 produced by The Rasmus and Teja Kotilainen
- Track 17 produced by The Rasmus
Chart positions
Since Hell of a Collection is not a studio albumStudio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, but a compilation album, it did not reach high positions on many chart lists. Just on the Finnish Album Charts
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, it went #2 in 2001.