I wonder how songs are ordered on these sorts of albums. Is it chronological? Totally random? Do certain songs sound out of place because of their age or naivety? Imagine a Beatles compilation with Come Together sandwiched between Love Me Do and She Loves You.
I’ve always been bothered by the greatest hits package that features a new song (The Cars?). Not enough material for a new album so tack it on to a hits album!
I do however enjoy Chronicle by CCR as a best of package. Some records like that can be a gateway to discovering more.