The first single-disc collection to take full advantage of the compact-disc medium, is certainly the ultimate for any but the most hardcore fans. Ranging from 1969's to 1975's these 21 tracks include each of the group's hits, among them and And unlike previous hits collections (barring only the multi-disc ), there's plenty of space for more material: a few solo hits from ( ) and ), plus a pair of previously unreleased tracks ( a slowed-down cover, and ). Despite a few classic albums, were singles artists first and foremost, and their two-minute blasts of rhythm and energy are best-heard on a compilation. The best of that lot is this one. ~ John Bush