New Retrospective of Camper Van Beethoven

This June marked the 25th anniversary of the enigmatic rock band Camper Van Beethoven, an indie band at the forefront of indiebandom in the nascent 80s. I remember hearing them on WXRT in Chicago back in the late 80's and puzzling over their genre-busting sound. "Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart" was the disc I bought, and I lost it somewhere, but that is another story. It is pictured at right. If you have it, please give it back to me...

Anyway...
To celebrate their Silver Anniversary CVB released a greatest hits collection aptly named "Popular Songs". This overdue set of tracks features eighteen of Camper Van Beethoven's best known tunes from their 1985 debut to their 1989 effort "Key Lime Pie".
Songs from the band's diverse catalogue shows their eclectic influences - from punk rock, ska, Eastern-flavored instrumentals, alt-country as well as psychedelia.
Early college radio favorites "The Day Lassie Went To The Moon," "Good Guys & Bad Guys" and "Take The Skinheads Bowling," which is still a staple at alternative, college and rock radio to this day are featured. College radio rocked back in the 80's until it got too important, or self-important. The Campers are a happy reminder of the early days. Happy 25th!