Nestled between the emotionally terse and the explosion of , this singles and unreleased songs compilation sees in a number of different musical phases. The earliest material on the record, including classic showcase the raw origins of the band and their early tendencies to couple meandering guitar notes with unbridled and distorted . a fan favorite from the group's split 7" with , is also a noteworthy inclusion, not to mention the toughest song the band has ever recorded. There are a few dawdling tracks on the record that don't do much of anything, but on the whole, this is a fine collection that clearly illustrates how this band came to reach their hitmaker status. There's a strong sense of melody that often surfaces from the tracks, and the closing horn of is a clear indicator of where the band would take their sound in the period that followed this album. A must for the group's fans, is also a pretty good listen for anyone looking for solid emotional that is just as good at keeping quiet as it is at blasting out the speakers. ~ Peter J. D'Angelo