Compiled with and 's full participation, 19 tracks still aren't a full career overview. Since their 1988 debut album, , 1998's studio swansong , and 2000's live were recorded for indie imprints, none of those tracks appear here. But as an anthology of ' successful and influential years on the labels, this collection is faultless. Although they only released three albums for the majors, like any classic pop band, had a handful of obscure, non-album tracks, five of which are this disc's highlights. In his fascinating liner notes, explains that were not a huge influence, yet the duo's harmonies and guitar-driven glory are a perfect match for originally recorded for a little known tribute album. Their ringing cover of 's -penned an favorite, is thankfully rescued from its B-side status with its inclusion here. Other curiosities, especially the band's biggest moneymaker due to its appearance on the million selling soundtrack, flesh out a representative selection of ' best moments. Better than the cartoonish, often overrated, and inconsistent (who guest on one of their tracks), balanced smart-alecky lyrics with some of the best power pop melodies to emerge from the punk scene. With remastered sound, a flawless track selection, and terrific liner notes and pictures in an affectionately assembled 20-page booklet, this is a near perfect representation of the band, recommended for both new listeners and hardcore fans. ~ Hal Horowitz