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Missing Persons includes: Dale Bozzio, Terry Bozzio, Warren Cuccurullo.
Producers: Ken Scott, Terry Bozzio, Bruce Swedien, Bernard Edwards, Missing Persons.
`The Best of Missing Persons was the band's first retrospective, and unlike the later, single-oriented comps, it draws a broader picture of the Los Angeles new wave act's three albums and one EP. It includes the hit singles -- "Words," "Walking in L.A.," the classic "Destination Unknown" -- as well as a clutch of album cuts ranging from decent to tiresome. Dale Bozzio's nasally hiccup can get very grating, after all. Nevertheless, it was as much a part of Missing Persons' sound as were the prominent keyboards and bopping guitar lines, and all three elements are alive and well on Best of Missing Persons. Get out the sparkly eye shadow and interplanetary plastic brassieres. ~ Johnny Loftus
This posthumous greatest hits compilation is a more than serviceable collection of this L.A. new wave combo's best moments, which were nearly always on their singles. Skipping non-chronologically around, the album includes everything from their loopy 1980 debut "I Like Boys" and the stunning early single "Mental Hopscotch" to early-MTV powerhouses like "Destination Unknown" and "Words."
Later, less commercially viable tunes like the excellent pop-rocker "Right Now" and the commercially minded "I Can't Think About Dancing" are also well represented. THE BEST OF MISSING PERSONS reminds all but the most anti-'80s folks that for all the adverse criticism this band took during their career, they were actually pretty terrific. Best Of Missing Persons Music Best Of Missing Persons Songs Best Of Missing Persons Music Review Average Rating: (3.4 out of 5 stars)   Great if you cannot find Destination Unknown
Great album if, just like me, cannot get hold of the hit single Destination Unknown - Very 80s groove by the way. For those who enjoyed that sort of electronic/new romantic period.
Submitted by loridrum73 (London, UK) 
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 ALMOST THE BEST OF
The first half is great . But after "Walking in L.A" .It loses it's steam . When Missing Persons got it right . They made perfect pop gems!
Submitted by jamie.1968 (Athens , GA U.S.A.)
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lie
the best of missing person?, and the song " surrender your heart" not is the best?
Submitted by juan777 (el paso, TX, usa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Quite a TOP-80's sound
I grew up in the 80's (in my 20's then) and I liked this group. As I listened to this "best of" CD I was reminded how very different they were (especially the very talented lead girl singer)and how GREAT they were. A "MUST HAVE" CD.
Submitted by Darvasup (San Diego, Ca. usa)
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I had this on the stereo recently when our 15 year old daughter runs in & asks "Is this the new No Doubt cd?" Missing Persons music is power pop for sure with a bit of grit. Very much an '80's thing but easy to dance to. This is a "Best of" so many of the better MP songs have been left behind. So deal with it-and like buy this one like for your teenagers y'no like just like totally do it Mr. Bufu!
Submitted by Brian Mc (Stratford, Iowa, USA)
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