contains every one of 's original 19 hit singles -- including and -- plus which became a hit at the same time this double-record compilation was released. It's a lean, concise collection that tells you everything you need to know about . Several of the band's individual albums are essential, but is not only an excellent introduction to the group, it offers definitive proof that the group was one of the definitive singles' bands of the late '60s. Rarely has a greatest- hits collection been so well-assembled. [The compact disc edition is hampered by the inclusion of the full-length, 11-minute album version of ; its presence slows down the momentum of the collection considerably.] ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine