As a songwriter, and with 4 Grammy nominations and 2 Stereo Review "Album of the Year" awards to his credit, Earle is one of the most critically praised artists to emerge from the '80's, bridging the gap between country and rock. The first retrospective of his career on MCA (1985-1991) begins with selections from his acclaimed Guitar Town album and continues with his most popular songs of the era. Other highlights include such rarities as his live cover of Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper" and a live version of the Rolling Stone's "Dead Flowers."