The only thing more staggering than the two-CD collection s run time of an hour and 30 minutes is the list of musical guests that join Say Anything in telling the tale of Bemis disorder, rehab, love, and music. Pete Yorn , Adam Lazzara , Anthony Raneri , Hayley Williams , Chris Carrabba , Trever Keith , Chris Conley , Matt Skiba , Gerard Way , Andy Jackson , Jordan Pundik , Kenny Vasoli … the list goes on. Thankfully, these guests don t hijack the songs.

Instead, their vocal presence is heard in the chorus in the background of many of the tracks. Fans of these artists will be able to hear the unique twang of each one as they belt out lyrics behind Bemis. Still, there are songs in which the guests step up for their own brief, solo vocals: Chris Conley offers Max a Xanax and forgives him for having to drop out of an opening gig due to his disorder in Sorry, Dudes. My Bad.

Hayley Williams plays the part of a seductive female voice during Bemis hospital stay in Church Channel . Gerard Way quickly spews a diatribe in front of what sounds like a hoedown on the title track.