released a double-disc anthology called in 2000, so why did they release a double-disc anthology called a mere eight years later? Well, 's release does tie into a new tour from , but it also bears a significantly cheaper price point than (the 2000 release retailed at $31.98; the 2008 release at $18.98). These are two good practical reasons for a new compilation, but there's another significant difference between the two sets: this new one focuses on alone, cutting off the early tracks, hits, and singles that made comprehensive. Whether or not these missing cuts are worth the extra money is totally up to individual listeners, but if they opt for they'll get a thorough overview of 's career, containing all the hits (indeed, they're almost presented in the exact order they were on ) and extending right into the present, as there's a new song called and a 2008 live version of debuting here. If anything, this set might be a tad too long, as most casual fans will surely be happier with a tight single disc with all the singles, but for listeners who do want to dig deeper, is an affordable swap for . ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine