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.
- 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.