Do not buy this CD

The Mavericks have the good fortune of having one of the best, most original singers around. Although he shines throughout this album there is one inexcusable flaw: editing. The catchy (if not exactly deep) "All you ever do is bring me down" has a accordian solo by Flaco Jimenez, which, for some bizzare and unknown reason is edited out of the version on this record. This makes this record unlistenable. Buy the original.

Great Guide To This Band, but wish there was more here....

M C A , no longer a holder since 1999 of the Maverick's, decided to honour them with a release of some of their best work. Raul's voice projects better than almost any voice out there. His smooth and thick voice is one to be listened to, whether educational or for enjoyment. Paul Deakin, a first class drummer, doesn't show off like an animal, yet can still pack a whallop in songs like "What A Crying Shame" or touch down teardrops with brushes on his kit in the magnificant "I Should Have Been True". Robert Reynolds also knows how to build a song without overdoing it, like his bouncy-bass in "Dance The Night Away". And Nick Kane is a craftsman, with simple, yet careful skill in the 12 stringed " Here Comes The Rain" or the incredible innovation of patting (instead of strumming)chords in the lullabye version of a classic " Blue Moon". THese guys pack great skill, yet relax on keeping it simple,innovvative.

Sadly, a few essential songs are missed here, like "To Be With You", or "A Better WAy".Nonetheless, A great guide to the Mavericks....

the best band (no longer) around

What more can be said? Of course, they're my favorite. I've introduced many of my friends to the Mavs and Raul, and they're sold, too. If you don't have this CD, you must add it to your collection.