Best of Bryan Ferry

Most Bryan Ferry compilations divide their time between his solo recordings and Roxy Music hits, so 2009's The Best of Bryan Ferry is noteworthy in how it focuses entirely on his solo work, running from the `70s and into the new millennium. At 21 tracks, the collection is generous, so it's not a surprise that it contains all the hits and staples, from "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" and "Let's Stick Together" to "Slave to Love" and "Kiss and Tell," with the deluxe edition going one step further and collecting 28 music videos, including many singles that don't show up on the CD. This DVD is an enticement for the diehards who already own everything on the CD, but seen as just an aural collection, this is the best overview of Ferry's solo recordings yet assembled. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine