Best of the Guess Who [RCA]

The Guess Who: Randy Bachman, Burton Cummings, Jim Kale, Greg Leskiw, Don McDougall, Garry Peterson, Dominic Troiano, Bill Wallace, Kurt Winter.
Digitally remastered by Joe Lopes (December, 1987, RCA Recording Studios, New York).
Personnel: Burton Cummings (vocals, keyboards); Greg Leskiw (guitar); Garry Peterson (drums).
The Guess Who always seemed a bit like the Canadian predecessor/counterpart to Grand Funk Railroad, but they typically fared far better with the critics because of the versatility that they possessed. That trait is very evident on this collection of hits and great songs. From the opening "These Eyes," with its orchestral strings and Zombies-like baroque pop feel to the classic AOR crunge of "American Woman," the Guess Who played a wide variety of music. It is sometimes hard to believe that the same group that brought the world the jazzy "Undun" and the CS&N-ish hippie anthem "Share the Land" is also responsible for the rocking "No Time." This 11-track collection paints a very entertaining picture of a mutli-talented band and is a perfect introduction for the casual fan. ~ Gary Hill and Tim Sendra