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4 Single-Disc Greatest Hits Albums From 70s and 80s Bands That Don’t Miss
The article highlights four single-disc greatest-hits albums from 1970s and 1980s bands, arguing that each offers a consistently strong, concise introduction to its artist.
– Foreigner’s *Records* compiles 10 singles from the band’s first four albums, including “Cold As Ice”, “Urgent” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You”. – Electric Light Orchestra’s *ELO’s Greatest Hits* captures Jeff Lynne’s shift towards polished pop, featuring “Mr. Blue Sky”, “Livin’ Thing” and “Don’t Bring Me Down”. – The Cars’ *Greatest Hits* spans the group’s career beyond its strong debut, while new track “Tonight She Comes” is said to match the established songs. – Squeeze’s *Singles – 45’s and Under* is presented as an overlooked collection in the US, despite many of its songs having been successful in the UK.
In short
- Four classic-rock compilations are praised for their consistently strong track selections.
- Foreigner, ELO, The Cars and Squeeze each receive one recommendation.
- The article values concise collections with few or no weak songs.
Explained simply
Greatest hits albums are collections of a band's best-known songs, typically brought together on a single disc or release. They allow new listeners to explore an artist's most popular work without needing to buy or download every album they recorded.
Foreigner, Electric Light Orchestra, The Cars, and Squeeze were rock and pop bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Each produced numerous hit songs that charted and received radio play during this period.
The article examines four greatest-hits compilations from these bands, considering whether each provides a strong introduction to the artist's music. Some of these collections remain less familiar to audiences in certain countries, despite their songs having achieved significant success there.
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