Guitarist continues to record music, but when contemplating his body of work, it's difficult not to telescope to the "vintage" 1969-1975 period, from first albums and through to . offers a well-rounded, three-disc overview of his career, but its the sultry Latin rhythms and stinging guitar of the early years -- captured on disc one, subtitled -- that prove most invigorating. The obvious hits like "Evil Ways" and "Black Magic Woman" are all included of course, although these are scorched by the speedy pyrotechnics of the likes of "Toussaint Overture" from . The second disc, mistitled , covers material that is, to be kind, bland and overproduced. Without the Latin edge, there's nothing to distinguish the contents from a hundred other MOR performers. Third disc is more diverse and satisfying; delving into the funkier examples of his later work, plus sessions with (including hit "The Healer") and previously unreleased material (including a workout with 's ). In all, plenty here to chew on for fans of 's fluid, spiritual style -- with one of three discs left to gather. ~ Roch Parisien