reached the charts 24 times. Not all of those were big hits, of course. Some of the early singles barely qualified for the Hot 100, while some of the latter-day hits made no waves outside of the Mainstream charts, which means that they are relatively unheard by the audience that loved and In other words, all the big hits could have been assembled on a single-disc collection, but / 's 2004 release is a sprawling double-disc, 33-track history. There's a reason for that. The extra space gives plenty of room for the band -- and was indeed a co-producer on this set -- to show that they weren't just a power powerhouse, that they also rocked hard and stretched out on occasion. Consequently, is more of a history than a standard hits collection. If anything, the hits take a back seat, with the first big anthem, not showing up until track 13 and not rearing its head until the second disc. If you just want the hits, the appropriately titled 1988 collection will serve those up, but digs deeper, hitting nearly all of the key album tracks, concert staples, and fan favorites, drawing a picture of a band that was more muscular and complex than the hits, particularly power like would suggest. It's not for every listener, but for those fans who want more than the hits but don't want full-length albums, this is the perfect solution. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine