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The Complete Hit Singles by Three Dog Night (CD - 05/25/2004)

"The Complete Hit Singles" (05/25/2004) Rock & Pop Three Dog Night, UTVThree Dog Night: Michael Allsup (guitar); Joe Schermie, Jack Ryland (bass instrument); Chuck Negron, Danny Hutton, Jimmy Greenspoon, Skip Konte, Floyd Sneed, Cory Wells. Personnel: Chuck Negron, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells (vocals); Mike Allsup (guitar); Patrick Sullivan (cello); Walter Parazaider (saxophone); Lee Loughnane (trumpet); James Pankow (trombone); Ron Stockert (Fender Rhodes piano); Gordon de Witty (organ); Jimmy Greenspoon, Skip Konte (keyboards); Floyd Sneed (drums, percussion); Mickey McMeel (percussion). Additional personnel: James Pankow (trumpet); Walter Parazaider. Photographer: Ed Caraeff. One of the most commercially successful bands of its era, Three Dog Night had a remarkable run of more than 20 chart singles between 1969 and 1975, racking up nearly a dozen top-10 hits and, consequently, 12 consecutive gold albums. THE COMPLETE HIT SINGLES brings these 21 cuts together in a single-disc package. The band's soulful pop-rock, driven by the revolving, triple lead vocals of Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells, and sweetened by atmospheric keys, rock guitar, and tasteful strings, attest to their widespread appeal and sustained popularity. Though the band focused on interpreting material by other songwriters, their taste was impeccable. Those with even a passing familiarity with the pop music of the time will recognize the Dog's cover of Harry Nilsson's "One," Paul William's "An Old Fashioned Love Song," and Randy Newman's "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)." Two Hoyt Axton songs, "Never Been to Spain" and "Joy to the World," provided the band with two of their biggest hits, with the latter dominating the top slot for six straight weeks. The Arkin/Robinson-penned song "Black and White" (another #1 smash) is also included. In all, the track list amounts to a definitive collection of the band's best moments.

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The OMD Singles by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (O.M.D.) (CD - 11/24/1998)

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A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005 [5/10] *

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A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005 [5/10] *

"A Sides Win: Singles 1992-2005" (05/10/2005) Rock & Pop Sloan, Koch Records (USA)Sloan: Jay Ferguson, Patrick Pentland (vocals, guitar); Chris Murphy (vocals, bass guitar); Andrew Scott (drums). Audio Mixers: Jim Rondinelli; Laurence Currie; Tom Rothrock; Chris Shaw ; Daryl Smith; Dave Ogilvie; Sloan. Recording information: Chemical Sound, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA; Idea of East, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Megawatt Studio, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Power Line Park, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Sloan's Space, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Soundmarket Studio, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Waterfront Studio, Hoboken, NJ. Photographer: Jannie McInnes. Between the years of 1992 and 2005, the Canadian quartet Sloan released numerous studio albums and the 1999 live document 4 NIGHTS AT THE PALAIS ROYALE. Sloan's combination of chiming, hook-heavy power pop and '70s hard-rock riffing lends itself perfectly to a singles format, making A SIDES WIN: SINGLES 1992-2005 a definitive document of the band's winning charms. The set begins with "Underwhelmed," the band's debut single, and continues through the garage-y "The Good in Everyone," the sunshine pop of "Everything You've Done Wrong," the ringing melodies of "Losing California," and the sleek, infectious rock of "All Used Up." Sloan pushes all the right buttons with its high-octane guitar rock and knack for irrepressible hooks, referencing everyone from the Beatles to Big Star to Kiss along the way. Their sunny, memorable tunes enjoyed enormous success in Canada, but Sloan never got the attention they deserved in the States. A SIDES WIN, a beautifully packaged and sequenced collection, should help rectify that situation.

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The Singles Collection 1981-1993 by Kim Wilde (CD - 11/09/1993)

"The Singles Collection 1981-1993" (11/09/1993) Rock & Pop Wilde, Kim, MCA Records (USA)Producers: Ricki Wilde, Marti Wilde, Rick Nowels, Tony Swain, Phil Kelsey. Personnel: Kim Wilde (vocals); Marty Wilde (drums). Audio Remixer: Philip Kelsey. Recording information: 1981-1993. Arrangers: Rick Nowels; Ricki Wilde. Kim Wilde's number one cover of the Supremes' "You Keep Me Hangin' On" gave her a number one hit back in 1987, but she gained chart life five years earlier with the glitzy bounce of "Kids in America," allied with the new decade's keyboard-laden pop sound and peaking at number 25 on Billboard's Top 40. The Singles Collection 1981-1993 is easily the most opportune avenue available to investigate the rest of Wilde's material. While video may have been her best friend throughout her career, sporting her attractive looks and modest Brit attitude, Wilde's music does contain some pleasing dance hooks and catchy melodies. "Another Step (Closer to You)" and "Love Is Holy" are bright and lively with typical yet congenial pop melodies, while "You Came" mixes a clean, keyboard-aided backdrop to Wilde's sheer vocal style. "Chequered Love" and "Water on Glass" aren't genius, but their arrant pop melodies and simplistic beats are anything but standstill. Even minor efforts like "Rage to Love" and "Never Trust a Stranger" find a way of hurdling clich?d '80s pop/rock fabrications so that they sound slightly fresh and breezy. Only the unbecoming "Cambodia" and the hollowed out "Child Come Away" should be avoided on this collection, as both lack the spirit that Wilde usually packs. ~ Mike DeGagne

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The Singles by Bikini Kill (CD - 06/23/1998)

"The Singles" (06/23/1998) Rock & Pop Bikini Kill, Kill Rock StarsProducers: Bikini Kill, Joan Jett, John Goodmanson. Engineers include: John Goodmanson. Personnel: Joan Jett (vocals, guitar, background vocals). Recording information: Avast (04/1993-05/1995); John & Stu's (04/1993-05/1995); John And Stu's (04/1993-05/1995). In the couple of years following the recording of its debut "proper" album, Bikini Kill released three 7-inch singles--NEW RADIO, THE ANTI-PLEASURE DISSERTATION, and I LIKE FUCKING. The first of these finally sees the band getting a sympathetic production, courtesy of Joan Jett (who also contributes a second guitar to the overall sound), that does wonders for it. All three of the songs are great, including the anthemic call to arms "New Radio" and the band's third, and best, run-through of "Rebel Girl" (which also appeared on YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH and PUSSY WHIPPED). The second single features "In Accordance to Natural Law," a brittle refutation of the band's critics a mere 28 seconds long, and "Anti-Pleasure Dissertation," which sees it move (a little) towards a more pop-oriented sound. From the third single, the best cut is the title track. The (relatively) clean production highlights the crunching guitars and Tobi Vail's drumming, while the lyrics are among Kathleen Hanna's most effective examinations of sexual mores. Though THE SINGLES isn't the best place to start listening to Bikini Kill, the tracks provide an important bridge between its two full-length albums, PUSSY WHIPPED and REJECT ALL AMERICAN.

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U218 Singles by U2 (CD - 11/21/2006)

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High Times: Singles 1992-2006 by Jamiroquai (CD - 11/14/2006)

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Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996-2004 by Placebo (CD - 11/30/2004)

"Once More with Feeling: Singles 1996-2004" (11/30/2004) Rock & Pop Placebo, Astralwerks (Record Label)Placebo: Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Steve Hewitt. Additional personnel: David Bowie (vocals). This well-compiled retrospective covers the first eight years of the London-based rock trio's career. Placebo combines the sexy, androgynous attitude of glam with the grind of grunge, the razor-edge of punk, and a dash of blissful drone-noise a la Sonic Youth. Through its first four studio albums, Placebo blazed a trail with equal parts flash, guitar-muscle, and keen pop smarts, a mix that sent several of the band's singles up the UK charts. For these reasons, Placebo is especially well suited to a hits collection, and ONCE MORE WITH FEELING is, as a result, the group's best overall offering. Early hits ("Nancy Boy" and "Bruise Pristine") define the band's cross-gender themes and slick, churning sound, while the mid-tempo "Pure Morning" sports an expansive feel and an infectiously catchy melody. "Taste in Men" has a goth-industrial edge, "The Bitter End" recalls 1980s New Wave, and glam godfather David Bowie joins the group for a duet on "Without You I'm Nothing" (an association that has helped the band not a little). But while it's easy to play spot-the-influence with Placebo, the trio has enough panache and songcraft to pull it off effectively, a feat attested to on this impressive 19-song disc.

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The Singles Collection by Silverchair (CD - 12/12/2000)

"The Singles Collection" (12/12/2000) Rock & Pop Silverchair, Epic (USA)Silverchair: Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar); Chris Joannou (bass); Ben Gilles (drums). Additional personnel: Deniz Tek (guitar). Producers: Mick Launay, Kevin "Caveman" Shirley, Silverchair, Jim Moginie. Silverchair: Daniel Johns (vocals, guitar); Chris Joannou (bass); Ben Gillies (drums). This release combines music videos and live performances from the Australian grunge band Silverchair. There are renditions of over one dozen songs, including "Emotion Sickness," "Israel's Son," "Freak," "Tomorrow," "Anthem for the Year 2000," and "Cemetery." ~ Perry Seibert Arguably, Silverchair is to Pearl Jam and Nirvana what jazz great Sonny Stitt was to bebop king Charlie "Bird" Parker -- a derivative disciple, but impressive nonetheless. Stitt was no innovator; he was a follower instead of a leader. But he played his Bird-minded alto sax with so much conviction that you had to applaud him. And similarly, Silverchair was far superior to most of the Nirvana and Pearl Jam disciples who flooded the market in the 1990s. Even though none of the Australian power trio's 1990s material will win any awards for innovation, Silverchair usually did the "Nirvana meets Pearl Jam" thing a lot better than its contemporaries. Released in late 2000, The Best of Silverchair, Vol. 1 paints a generally attractive, if imperfect, picture of the band's 1994-1999 output. Most of Silverchair's essential 1990s recordings are provided, including "Tomorrow" and "Pure Massacre" from 1995's Frogstomp and "Cemetery," "Freak," and "Abuse Me" from 1997's Freak Show as well as "Emotion Sickness," "Trash," and the ballad "Ana's Song (Open Fire)" from 1999's Neon Ballroom. Confirmed Silverchair fans will be glad to have most of the band's best-known songs on the same CD, as will as those who have a more casual interest in its music. For those who are exploring the threesome's grunge and post-grunge for the first time, The Best of Silverchair, Vol. 1 would be the logical starting point. ~ Alex Henderson

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The Singles Collection by Alphaville (German) (CD - 10/17/1988)

"The Singles Collection" (10/17/1988) Rock & Pop Alphaville (German), Atlantic (USA)Alphaville: Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, Ricky Echolette. Additional personnel: Phil Palmer, Jimmy Ripp (guitar); Phil Todd (saxophone); Guy Barker, Stuart Brooks (trumpet); Neil Sidwell (trombone); Wolgang Loos (keyboards, programming); Dave Lebold, Robin Smith (keyboards); Ken Taylor, Andy Brown (bass); Curt Cress, Roger Linn (drums); Frank Rigotti, Jimmy Maelen (percussion); Gulf Stream, The Rosie Singers, Judy Cheeks, Victoria Miles, Wednesday, Michael Barbiero (background vocals). Producers include: Colin Pearson, Wolfgang Loos, Peter Walsh, Andreas Budde, Steve Thompson. Engineers include: Wolfgang Loos, Stephen Chase, Steve Thompson. Recorded at Studio 54, Berlin, Germany in 1984; Weryton Studio, Munich, Germany; The Manor, Oxford, England; Media Sound Studios, New York, New York. Includes liner notes by Sean Ross and Yvonne Olsen. Named after Godard's 1959 science-fiction masterpiece and heavily influenced by '80s synth bands like Depeche Mode, Alphaville was the Munich-based trio of Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd and Frank Mertens. Following their all-keyboards approach longer after synth-pop was fashionable but unfortunately disbanding before artists such as Mouse On Mars made Germanic synthesizer music hip again in the late '90s, Alphaville remained rather outside of musical trends during their mid-'80s lifespan. THE SINGLES COLLECTION includes the band's highest point, the brooding and atmospheric "Big In Japan." Also featured are a number of other excellent singles, including "Forever Young," "The Jet Set" and "Dance With Me." This set is perhaps the best starting point for the band, as well as a handy sampler for longtime fans.

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The Singles by The Pretenders (CD - 06/03/2008)

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The Singles by The Clash (CD - 06/05/2007)

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This Is Music: The Singles 92-98 by The Verve (CD - 11/16/2004)

"This Is Music: The Singles 92-98" (11/16/2004) Rock & Pop Verve (The), Capitol/EMI RecordsPersonnel: London Session Orchestra, Gavyn Wright (strings); Owen Morris (synthesizer, string synthesizer); Paul Anthony Taylor , John Cornfield, Mel Wesson (programming). Audio Mixers: Chris Potter ; John Leckie. Audio Remasterer: Tony Cousins. Photographer: Michael Spencer Jones . Though the band only made three studio albums before disbanding in 1999, the Verve still proved to be one of the most compelling rock groups to emerge from Britain in the '90s. THIS IS MUSIC: THE SINGLES 92-98 upholds the claim, and gives 14 prime examples of the ensemble's sharp songcraft and riveting sonic sweep. Powered by the rumbling of bassist Simon Jones and drummer Peter Salisbury, and characterized by Nick McCabe's swirling guitar-scapes and Richard Ashcroft's hypnotic vocals, the Verve created a hugely expansive sound that drew from '60s psychedelia, mainstream rock, and an indie shoegazer ethos. More subtle and atmospheric than contemporaneous work by Blur and Oasis, the Verve's spiraling, echoing textures were offset by a fierce edge that underscores the desperation at the music's core. This is particularly true of early tracks, including "Slide Away" and "Blue," which offered up a heady crunch. The Verve refined its sound without losing any of its epic scope, culminating in the hit singles from 1997's URBAN HYMNS, the aching ballad "The Drugs Don't Work" and the majestic "Bittersweet Symphony." The Verve's songs--especially their singles--were symphonies within themselves, and THIS IS MUSIC ensures the band's brief, important legacy will continue to hold sway.

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The Singles by Blessid Union of Souls (CD - 02/07/2006)

"The Singles" (02/07/2006) Rock & Pop Blessid Union of Souls, V2 Records (USA)This is an Enhanced audio CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Blessid Union Of Souls: Eliot Sloan, Tony Clark, Jeff Pence, C.P. Roth, Eddie Hedges. Additional personnel: 3 XL, DJ Boom Bip. Producers: Emosia, C.P. Roth, 3 XL, John Loeffler, Blessid Union Of Souls. Principally recorded at Legend Entertainment, Cincinnati, Ohio and Sweetstock 99 Studios, Omaha, Nevada. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. The biggest alternative American rock group to emerge in the wake of Hootie And The Blowfish, Blessid Union Of Souls presents an eclectic blend of seamlessly integrated styles, incorporating homegrown pop into a rich, state-of-the-art sonic palette. Emphatic vocals dripping with the sincerity of coffeehouse folk are enhanced by rich layering and slick production, while acoustic instruments mix with grunge guitars and studio tricks. This collection--essentially a greatest hits album--features vocalist Eliot Sloan playing up his sensitive side as usual, but there's something almost comically endearing about his earnestness, and several of the tracks here--the self-deprecating "Hey Leonardo," the anthemic "I Believe," and "Rev it Up (Nascar Rocks"), are genuine hard rock classics. As a bonus, this enhanced CD also includes the amusing videos for "Leonardo" and "Nascar."

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Double Easy: The U.S. Singles by Happy Mondays (CD - 09/14/1993)

"Double Easy: The U.S. Singles" (09/14/1993) Rock & Pop Happy Mondays, ElektraHappy Mondays: Shaun Ryder (vocals); Mark Day (guitar); Paul Davis (keyboards, programming); Paul Ryder (bass); Gary Whelan (drums); Bez (percussion). Additional personnel: Rowetta (vocals); Tony Castro, Bruce Martin (percussion); Simon Machan (programming). Producers include: Dave Young, Martin Hannett, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Osborne Chris Frantz. Engineers include: Dave Young, Lawrence Diana, Dave Burnham. Personnel: Shaun Ryder (vocals); Paul Davis (keyboards, programming); Paul Ryder (bass guitar); Gary Whelan (drums); Tony Castro, Bruce Martin (percussion); Simon Machan (programming); Kirsty MacColl (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Steven Stanley. Audio Remixers: Steve Lillywhite; Steve Osborne. Illustrator: Steve Wacksman. Arranger: Steve Osborne. In 1993, Elektra released this compilation in a final attempt to market the defunct Happy Mondays. One of the most influential bands to emerge from the late '80s Manchester scene, the Mondays were a complete contradiction in that they weren't jolly and flowery at all. They represented all that was gritty and dirty about a scene that was essentially about dancing--for many hours--while on drugs. Without the pretensions of other bands in the Manchester scene, the Happy Mondays made fantastic dance records (while insulting and offending anyone and everyone) and then imploded. Shaun Ryder experienced one of the most public falls from grace--the result of a long battle with drug addiction--that a British pop star has suffered in recent memory, and he put it all into his songs. DOUBLE EASY is an essential album for anyone looking for the best music of this period.

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Once Upon a Time: The Singles by Siouxsie and the Banshees (CD - 06/20/2006)

"Once Upon a Time: The Singles" (06/20/2006) Rock & Pop Siouxsie and the Banshees, UME ImportsSiouxsie & The Banshees includes: Siouxsie Sioux (vocals); Steve Severin (guitar, bass); John McGeouch, John McKay (guitar); Kenny Morris (drums); Budgie (drums, percussion). Producers: Nils Stevenson, Steve Lillywhite, Nigel Gray, Mike Stavrou, Siouxsie & The Banshees. Recorded between 1978 & 1981. Includes liner notes by Paul Morley. Producers: Siouxsie & The Banshees, Hedges, Charles Gray, Stephen Hague. TWICE UPON A TIME contains recordings from 1982 to 1992. Includes liner notes by Jon Wilde. If you're searching for a concise, straight to the point overview of the early singles by goth rock innovators Siouxse & the Banshees, then their ten track compilation from 1981 (released right around the same time as their classic fourth studio album, JUJU), ONCE UPON A TIME: THE SINGLES, is highly recommended. Although they were never considered a singles band in the U.S. (they barely ever got beyond cult status in the U.S.), Siouxse & the Banshees were one of the top alternative/new wave bands of the early 80's back in their homeland of England, where they racked up a decent amount of hit singles early in their career, all of which are included here. Included are such goth classics as the album opening "Hong Kong Garden," "Happy House," "Christine," and "Spellbound," to name but a few. Along with its follow up collection, 1992's TWICE UPON A TIME: THE SINGLES, the earlier ONCE UPON A TIME: THE SINGLES are two indispensable Siouxse overviews. There's no dispute that Siouxsie Sioux is the founding den mother of the goth movement. And there is no finer introduction to the moody and mysterious music of Siouxsie And The Banshees than TWICE UPON A TIME: THE SINGLES. Covering the band's evolution from deliciously dark and dreary ("Cities in Dust") to gothic goofballs ("Peek-a-Boo"), TWICE UPON A TIME demonstrates that the Banshees were not just mopesters, but (especially after the redoubtable Budgie joined on drums) but could also even crack a smile from time to time. This is especially evident on their excellent covers, especially the raved-up version of Iggy Pop's The Passenger. Even though later Siouxsie relied more on novelty than songwriting ("Kiss Them For Me"), the band put out an impressive body of work in its time. A great primer for the new fan.

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Once Upon a Time: The Singles by Siouxsie and the Banshees (CD - 06/20/2006)

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Making Singles, Drinking Doubles by Various Artists (CD - 07/11/2005)

"Making Singles, Drinking Doubles" (07/11/2005) Rock & Pop Various Artists, BloodshotIncludes previously unreleased tracks and out of print singles and EPs. Personnel: Dallas Good, Jonboy, Jon Langford (vocals, guitar); Rex Hobart (vocals, acoustic guitar); Tracy Dear (vocals, mandolin); Cherilyn DiMond (vocals, upright bass); Neko Case (vocals); Travis Good (guitar, electric guitar); Andy Hopkins (guitar, background vocals); Kim Docter, Phil Durr (guitar); Jon Rauhouse (steel guitar); Pete Stiles (mandolin); John Rice, Andrew Bird (fiddle); Sean Dean (upright bass); T.C. Dobbs (drums, cymbals); Mike Bulington, Daniel Henzerling, Jesse Navarro, Rob Miller, Chris Ganey, Damian Lang, Steve Goulding, Mike Belitsky, Brian Doherty (drums). Audio Mixers: Dave Feeny; Pete Stiles; The Volebeats. Recording information: 1203 Ferdinand, Detroit, MI (06/1997-??/2001); Attica Studio, Chicago, IL (06/1997-??/2001); Backward 'D' Double 'I' Studios, KC, MO (06/1997-??/2001); Chase Park Transduction, Athens, GA (06/1997-??/2001); Clava Studios, Chicago, IL (06/1997-??/2001); Ghetto Recorders, Detroit, MI (06/1997-??/2001); Kingsize Studio Labs, Chicago, IL (06/1997-??/2001); Plugged Nickel Studios, Austin, TX (06/1997-??/2001); Uber Studios, Chicago, IL (06/1997-??/2001). Photographer: Markus Greiner. Unknown Contributor Role: John Forbes. Arrangers: The Meat Purveyors; The Sadies. A more conventional label would simply round up their greatest hits in recognition of their 100th release, but not the gang at Bloodshot, the Chicago-based indie behind the likes of Kelly Hogan and Neko Case. As suggested by the title, Making Singles, Drinking Doubles is a well-balanced collection of out-of-print singles and unreleased tracks. If the selections aren't necessarily their "biggest hits," they still represent a handy introduction to the country's premier alt-country label -- or insurgent country, as they would have it -- as well as a boon for the collector. Although there are no duds, there are some definite standouts: the Meat Purveyors' bluegrass-flavored "Madonna Trilogy" ("Like a Virgin," "Lucky Star," and "Burning Up"), Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys' twangy take on Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," and Ryan Adams' previously unreleased charmer "Goodbye Honey," and his acoustic version of "To Be Young (Is To Be Sad, Is To Be High)." Although there are a few omissions, like Old 97's and Robbie Fulks, both are already represented by their own Bloodshot compilations of obscurities and rare tracks. ~ Kathleen C. Fennessy

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