Does an exceptional job of presenting this body of work as a chronological survey that neatly summarizes their major themes and artistic tangents while being highly listenable.
R.E.M. offers up a collection of songs that act more as a guide to first-time callers than a package for longtime listeners.
This is the fascinating story in two cd's, of how four, alternative kids from Georgia reached the top of the music world.
Disc 1
Disc 2