With their British Invasion style of rock, New Jersey's weren't exactly in step with the musical landscape of the mid- to late '80s. It didn't stop the quartet from being critical darlings and perennial candidates to break through to a wider audience. gathers together ample evidence that the attention was more than merited. There's nary a weak moment on this collection, which includes all of the band's best-known songs and radio hits. Sequenced chronologically, leads off with the and proceeds with gems like the moody (with its vibe), the driving the sweet, melodic and closes with a cover of 's often bittersweet, romantic lyrics compliment the polished, yet gritty, power pop resulting in timeless songs like and For the uninitiated, is a perfect introduction. For fans, it isn't necessarily essential, but rather a wonderful opportunity to revisit one of the more underappreciated bands of the past two decades. ~ Tom Demalon