This 2007 collection is less of a standard "best-of" and more of a masterclass in atmosphere. Spanning two discs, it captures the evolution of
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Listeners prefer this 2CD set because it captures the "full picture" of Rea's transition from a pop-rock hitmaker to a slide-guitar blues maestro. The lossless FLAC format is particularly important for Rea’s music; his husky, gravelly voice and intricate slide guitar work require the high dynamic range that MP3s often flatten. Chris Rea - Greatest Hits -2007- -2CD- -EAC-FLAC-