Album lore

The 2000's Greatest, issued by GP Records in 2007, collects fourteen tracks from Indonesian rock stalwarts Dewa 19. The band’s blend of indorock and pop rock is on full display across selections such as “Kangen” and “Bukan Cinta Manusia Biasa,” showcasing their resonance within the Malay-speaking pop milieu. Their songs lean into themes of relationships and longing, often delivered with concise arrangements underpinned by melodic guitar work and earnest vocals.This compilation serves as a survey of Dewa 19’s early-2000s canon, drawing from albums including Laskar Cinta’s two chapters. The record stands as a useful artifact for those tracing the evolution of Indonesian pop rock during this period, reflecting the band’s enduring place in the region’s musical archive. With over half a million Last.fm scrobbles, the collection remains a notable signal in the discographies of Southeast Asian rock.

Album lore

The 2000's Greatest, issued by GP Records in 2007, collects fourteen tracks from Indonesian rock stalwarts Dewa 19. The band’s blend of indorock and pop rock is on full display across selections such as “Kangen” and “Bukan Cinta Manusia Biasa,” showcasing their resonance within the Malay-speaking pop milieu. Their songs lean into themes of relationships and longing, often delivered with concise arrangements underpinned by melodic guitar work and earnest vocals.This compilation serves as a survey of Dewa 19’s early-2000s canon, drawing from albums including Laskar Cinta’s two chapters. The record stands as a useful artifact for those tracing the evolution of Indonesian pop rock during this period, reflecting the band’s enduring place in the region’s musical archive. With over half a million Last.fm scrobbles, the collection remains a notable signal in the discographies of Southeast Asian rock.