The only compilation worth buying is a compilation of all old Bad Religion songs. Period. This CD mixes a variety of songs from "Suffer", "Against the Grain", "No Control", "Generator", and "How Could Hell Be Any Worse?", probably the highlights of Bad Religion's long running career. Personally, I don't think there was ever a dull moment, even with albums like "The New America", "Recipe for Hate", and "No Substance", I think Bad Religion has made every album strong and full of thought and Greg and Brett's own opinions and bits of wisdom (which they have plenty of). But that's another subject matter. "All Ages" combines a lot of great songs off of the before mentioned albums like "Generator", "Anesthesia", "Walk Away", and "Sanity". It also contains live versions of "How Could Hell Be Any Worse?" and "Do What You Want". If you've never heard Bad Religion and want a good gist of their previous albums, pick this up. If you like what you hear, definately pick up the rest. "Generator" and "No Control" have tons of songs you can't afford to miss.

All Ages is one of the most crucial compilations of punkmusic ever put together. For those who are not familiar with Bad Religion, this is the CD to get first! Songs such as "Against the Grain", "Do What You Want", and "Change of Ideas" embody the defiant ideology that Bad Religion has come to support over the years. Other great tracks like "21st Century Digital Boy", "Automatic Man", "Atomic Garden", and "Best For You" are representative of their sarcastic take on the modern world and its inhabitants. Do not pass this cd up if you are sick of the monotonous drone of our society or of its popular music. haha...seeya

I'm new to Bad Religion. I'm not an insane punk fan, but there are a few bands I enjoy from the genre, and Bad Religion caught my interest due to their name, and after checking out a few lyrics from the band I decided I was going to go out and get one of their albums. But which one to get?

Well, I saw this compilation and figured it would be the best way to start. This collection is absolutely amazing, for lack of a better term. The songs are driving, well-crafted, and full of energy. The lyrics are nothing short of brilliant and are genuinely thought provoking. If you are new to Bad Religion, listen to what all the other reviewers have said and get this album first. You won't regret it. It may inspire you to go out and purchase their other albums, which is what it inspired me to do.

This is really what punk rock is really all about. There is high energy, social commetary and of course plenty of shord songs with power chords. This is something you can listen to over and over again without getting tired because Bad Religion keeps a high energy feel. It's really a great album to buy for those not wanting to spend the money to get their old independent albums.

Every imaginable subject discussed, every problem confronted in this scathing look at the world around us... governments forsaking their citizens, the ecological destruction of our planet, mindless adherence to dogma, the eternal search for acceptance and the horrors that result from it, the will to survive and think for yourself, the unrecognized suffering of the masses... this is the most socially-conscious band I have ever had the pleasure to encounter. If you give a damn about anything... this CD will impress you.