Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Greatest Hits Album

Every song in the “Greatest Hits, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers” album is a bono fide gem and shows why Petty has sold millions of albums and filled thousands of arenas with his honest, driving brand of heartland rock. It’s hard to understand how Petty and his band have been so underrated over the years when they belt out such fabulous tunes as “American Girl” and “The Waiting.” Maybe it’s because Petty isn’t so much of an innovator as a great rock technician with unbelievable taste and a strong sense of rock history that informs all of this work. While some think of it Petty as retro, songs like “Into the Great Wide Open” and “Learning to Fly” are just as good as any songs from today’s alternative best.

The Byrds Greatest Hits album will bring back fond memories for any baby boomer. With their combination of infectiously classic harmonies and innovative electric guitar accompaniments, the songs on this album stand as a fantastic midpoint between Dylan’s lyrics and the Beatles graceful melodies. With fantastic Dylan covers like "Mr. Tambourine Man", "My Back Pages" and "All I Really Want To Do" to a wonderful reworking of Pete Seeger's folk classic "Turn! Turn! Turn!" the Byrds deservedly soared to the top of the charts. Most of their other top ten hits like “Eight Miles High” and “So You Want to Be a Rock Star” are also here. This is an essential collection for any serious lover of classic rock.