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''Greatest Hits'' is the first greatest hits album of American rock band Blink-182. It was released on October 31, 2005 by Geffen Records. The compilation was released alongside a DVD of the same name, collecting the band's music videos. ''Greatest Hits'' was created by Geffen shortly after the band's February 2005 breakup, termed an "indefinite hiatus" by the label. Tensions had risen in the group and guitarist Tom DeLonge desired to take time off. Bassist Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker argued with DeLonge regarding the band's future and their possible next album, and heated exchanges led to DeLonge's exit. In the interim, Hoppus and Barker continued playing together in +44, and DeLonge formed his new rock outfit Angels & Airwaves. The compilation is essentially a collection of the band’s most successful singles with one new song and a non-album track. The collection covers tracks from the band's debut album ''Cheshire Cat'' (1995) to their most recent studio effort, ''Blink-182'' (2003). ''Greatest Hits'' features numerous hit singles by the band, including "Dammit", "What's My Age Again?", "All the Small Things", "The Rock Show", "First Date", "Feeling This" and "I Miss You". The B-side "Not Now", which was recorded during the ''Blink-182'' sessions, makes its first appearance on this compilation and was released as its lead single; a cover of "Another Girl, Another Planet" by the Only Ones was sent to radio as an airplay single. ''Greatest Hits'' peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 album chart. Critics were generally very positive regarding ''Greatest Hits'', viewing it a suitable, reflective compilation of the band's hits. Andy Greenwald of ''Blender'' called it a "flawless compilation," covering the group's transition from "nudists to near-geniuses."〔 ''Greatest Hits'' has been certified platinum in Canada and triple platinum in Australia. ==Background== By 2004, Blink-182, consisting of guitarist Tom DeLonge, bassist Mark Hoppus and drummer Travis Barker, had emerged as the biggest pop punk act of the era, releasing the seven-times-multiplatinum ''Enema of the State'' (1999) and number one album ''Take Off Your Pants and Jacket'' (2001). The band took a brief break in 2002 when DeLonge suffered a herniated disc in his back, during which time he collected several darker musical ideas he felt unsuitable for Blink-182, compiling them into a record, ''Box Car Racer''. The album, recorded with the help of Hazen Street guitarist and longtime friend David Kennedy, was intended as a one-time experimental project but evolved into a full-fledged band with Barker behind the kit. The side project would cause great division between DeLonge and Hoppus, who was not included and felt betrayed.〔 The moody subject matter and music on ''Box Car Racer'' edged its way into the Blink sound as well, and the band explored experimentalist elements on their next effort, an eponymous fifth studio album (2003). Geffen Records, after the success of Box Car Racer, offered DeLonge a solo recording deal, which he declined, feeling that it would cast a negative shadow over the band. Nevertheless, the possible deal loomed over the band in addition to growing internal tension. The trio embarked on a European tour the following fall, during which DeLonge felt increasingly conflicted both about his creative freedom within the group and the toll touring was taking on his family life. Things slowly began to change during the bands' various tours, and they ceased to function properly as unit. "It became () we weren't a band, it wasn't the three of us working together for a goal," said Hoppus, "it was like me and Travis having to pull his along, and be like, 'Come on, let's go, let's do this that we all created and that we love.'"〔Shooman, 2010. p. 150-151〕 DeLonge eventually expressed his desire to take a half-year respite from touring in order to spend more time with family. Hoppus and Barker were dismayed by his decision, which they felt was an overly long break. DeLonge did not blame his bandmates for being disappointed with his requests, but was dismayed that they could not seemingly understand. In addition, DeLonge protested the idea of Barker's reality television series, ''Meet the Barkers'', which was being produced for a 2005 premiere. DeLonge disliked television cameras everywhere, feeling his personal privacy was invaded. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, DeLonge agreed to perform at Music for Relief's Concert for South Asia, a benefit show to aid victims. Further arguments ensued during rehearsals, rooted in the band member's increasing paranoia and bitterness toward one another. DeLonge asserted he would only record the next album at his home in San Diego, suggesting he mail Pro Tools files back and forth to Hoppus and Barker in Los Angeles.〔 The duo were flexible regarding DeLonge's time off, but became angry when he began deciding "when we can and can't tour, when and how we can record."〔 Hoppus felt especially furious on the idea of sending files back and forth, remarking that "That's not a band. We were a band for thirteen years before, and this is just not right." DeLonge remarked that his method would be "the only way () do the band now."〔 He considered his bandmates priorities "mad, mad different," coming to the conclusion that the trio had simply grew apart as they aged, had families, and reached fame. The breakdown in communication led to heated exchanges, resulting in his exit from the group. Manager Rick DeVoe phoned Hoppus and Barker the next day to tell them that DeLonge had quit the band, stating: "As of today, Tom DeLonge is no longer a member of blink-182."〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Ultimate-Guitar )〕 DeLonge subsequently changed his telephone number to avoid discussing the matter with Hoppus and Barker.〔 Rumors had already begun to swirl when the band unexpectedly pulled out of the benefit show, and intensified when Dave Navarro of Jane's Addicton posted on his blog that the band had indeed broken up.〔 "The big shock came when Blink-182 pulled out. Evidently they broke up yesterday. I know how it can get when it's just not working anymore."〔 Geffen announced on February 22, 2005 that Blink-182 would be going on an "indefinite hiatus", and label president Jordan Schur reportedly told Barker that "any press you do, make sure you say everything is cool." As such, Barker's interview on influential radio station KROQ the next day was tight-lipped: "I wanted to clear up the rumors of us fighting with each other. It's just not true. Right now, everyone's life is calling for something else."〔Shooman, 2010. p. 138-139〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Greatest Hits (Blink-182 album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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