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is an
compilation with a narrow range (basically 1972-76), a contradictory title, and odd sequencing, but a parade of huge hits that make up for any of its other faults. Using two LPs (or one CD, in its digital incarnation) to collect songs from only six albums, the set has plenty of room to anthologize all of the smooth Philly soul trio's biggest singles from the early- to mid-'70s:
Even though all of the songs that had to be here are here, a few bizarre choices make this less than the definitive compilation of their time: why take
from 1972's
, but not the far superior
or
(or both)? Why use
from 1976's
, but not the gorgeous title track? These few questionable decisions aside,
delivers exactly what fans expect, and there is actually one item for the collectors: a previously unreleased cover of
a recent hit for the Canadian group
as well as
. ~ John Bush