The Essential Pansy Division

by Pansy Division

Overview

To commemorate their 15th year together as a band, queercore rockers Pansy Division issued their eighth full-length album, The Essential Pansy Division. As with any greatest-hits type of compilation, there will no doubt be some fan debate as to which songs should or should not have been included. Though with 30 audio tracks (and 15 additional video and live clips included on an accompanying DVD), the band has put together a rather representative look of its career onto one disc. Drawing pretty equally from all of their albums, though not as much from the B-sides- and singles-oriented Pile Up and More Lovin' from Our Oven, Pansy Division showcase exactly what they're good at -- playing tight, catchy pop-punk songs with clever lyrics that ooze with upfront and hilarious sexual references. Straightforward songs like "I'm Gonna Be a Slut," "Fem in a Black Leather Jacket," "Groovy Underwear," "Anthem," and "Negative Queen" showcase the band's humor, while "I Really Wanted You," "Deep Water," and "Sweet Insecurity" delve deeper into the more serious side of the band's persona. Covers are noticeably missing (along with some great songs like the entertaining "Fluffy City"), but all in all, The Essential Pansy Division is a nice recap for longtime fans who still want to add to their collection, but more so as the starter kit for those just discovering these witty and energetic punks. ~ Corey Apar

Product Details

Release Date:	01/24/2006
Label:	Alternative Tentacles
UPC:	0721616034325

Tracks

1. Who Treats You Right
2. Fem in a Black Leather Jacket
3. Anthem
4. I'm Gonna Be a Slut
5. Horny in the Morning
6. Dick of Death
7. Bad Boyfriend
8. The Summer You Let Your Hair Grow Out
9. Spiral
10. Denny (Naked)
11. Boyfriend Wanted
12. Luv Luv Luv
13. James Bondage
14. Vanilla
15. Alpine Skiing
16. Bunnies
17. Groovy Underwear
18. No Protection
19. Sweet Insecurity
20. Deep Water
21. You're Gonna Need Your Friends
22. The Best Revenge
23. Negative Queen (Stripped Bare)
24. Headbanger
25. Political Asshole
26. I Can't Sleep
27. I Really Wanted You
28. Cocksucker Club
29. Homo Christmas
30. He Whipped My Ass in Tennis (Then I Fucked His Ass in Bed)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pansy Division   Primary Artist
Patrick Hawley   Drums
Chris Xefos   Keyboards
Doug Hilsinger   Pedal Steel
Jon Ginoli   Guitar,Vocals
Patrick Goodwin   Guitar,Vocals
Kirk Garrison   Trumpet
Chris Freeman   Bass,Drums,Vocals
Luis Illades   Drums
Danny Cao   Trumpet
Sally Schlosstein   Drums
John Pollock   Banjo
Anonymous Boy   Director
Ryan Rizzo   Director
Al Shatonia   Guitar
Dustin Donaldson   Drums
Neil Brock   Director
Lillian Hart   Drums
Anjali Sundaram   Director
Chris Bowe   Bass
Ronster   Director

Technical Credits

Steve Albini   Engineer
Kent Whitesell   Engineer
Chris Xefos   Producer
John Golden   Mastering
Jon Ginoli   Composer,Song Notes,Liner Notes
Jim Marcus   Engineer
Aaron Prellwitz   Engineer
Chris Freeman   Composer
Fred Cirillo   Engineer
Joe Logsdon   Engineer
Phyllis Christopher   Photography
Richard Turtletaub   Cover Photo
Tim Daly   Engineer
Adrian Roberts   Design,Art Direction