Cypress Hill — Greatest Hits From The Bong

Remember when Cypress Hill's marriage of gunplay and excessive weed consumption seemed fresh? Now everyone and their homey is a wacky-tobaccy devotee, with gangstas and backpackers alike pledging their allegiance to the herb. Meanwhile, Cypress have largely fallen off the commercial map since their first two records, although their hardcore fans are among the most dedicated around. Those fans will likely find this hits package a bittersweet deal. On one hand, the 12 tracks selected — including "Insane In The Brain" and "Latin Lingo" — truly are a best-of, with little in the way of filler. On the other hand, why only 12 tracks? This compilation is made up almost exclusively of songs that hit big on the radio and Cypress enthusiasts will lament the lack of album material, like "Cock The Hammer," that would have provided a more comprehensive display of the group's skills. Unless you've lost your old Cypress records, you can leave this one on the shelf.

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