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All I look for in a compilation (as I'm not really a 'compilation person') is something that's like a great jukebox, that you could put on at a party; and that means I don't need to buy a Best Of of an artist just for a couple of songs (i.e., buying an Only One's album just for Another Girl Another Planet).
Phil Spector's Wall Of Sound Retrospective (1 CD): I've got the version which doesn't include the Christmas CD, which is a bonus as that just reminds you that he produced a lot of shmaltz too.. CD1 is just an obvious selection of tracks really, Be My Baby, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (my favourite), Baby I Love You, Then He Kissed me, River Deep Mountain High. It's got them all.
The Best Punk Anthems... Ever!: unlike the best rock anthems ever, etc, this one is comprehensive as far as commercial-ish punk-ish anthems go: Ever Fallen In Love, Another Girl Another Planet, Do Anything You Want To Do, C30 C60 C90, Teenage Kicks, New Rose, INTO THE VALLEY, Roadrunner and a lot of new-wave (Making Plants For Nigel, Marquee Moon).
Nuggets is a bit overrated in my opinion. They could have picked better songs to represent the artists, i.e., The Seeds' Mr Farmer is far superior to Pushing Too Hard, but there's some good stuff on it regardless.
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