A good collection of a reliable singles band

The 1989 smash Pure really has to be one of the greatest songs of all time. The melody, the positive lyrics, the instant singalong potential, it just couldn't be better. Ian Broudie is one of the best modern-day exponents of the pop song in all it's glory. The football anthem Three Lions will sadly be lost on Americans, but make sure to hear tracks like Sense, The Life Of Riley, Marvellous and Ready Or Not. All are simple perfection. Though a few tracks aren't amazing (and for a greatest hits album this is a shame) but this comes as a good buy for Indie-Pop fans.

A Great Compilation

I would have to admit that Lightning Seeds is one of the best alternative bands I've ever heard. I like their music style, quite simple and easy to listen to. The songs are generally great. I like the lyrics and the music, quite different from a lot of bands in a way. I recommend it to anyone whether looking for a good song, cd browsing, or die hard fan.

A must-have

My tale of woe and redemption starts several years ago: A friend had given me a tape of the Lightning Seeds, and then some time later, another friend ran over it with her car (by mistake). I was devastated, but didn't have the money to replace it. Over time, I forgot about the lightning seeds. But then I found this CD, and my life is once again complete. This is what britpop *should* be - great exercise music, great staying-up-late-at-work music - just great music. I don't agree with the reviewer who said "Three Lions" would be lost on Americans - it's a great song and any sports fan can appreciate the sentiment behind it. "Life of Riley," "Sense," "All I Want," and "Sugar Coated Iceberg" are real, inspired, hooky songs that stay in your head and make you smile. A shame that, in the States at least, no one knew about the Lightning Seeds even after Susanna Hoffs had a hit with her cover of "All I Want." This really is a great CD.