Macy Gray

With her slightly raspy singing style and DIY fashion sense, Macy Gray struck a chord with fans around the world, becoming one of the biggest stars of the neo-soul movement. This hits collection draws from her first three albums, which are rich with warm beats and haunting vocalism. Features much-loved singles like "I Try" and "Sweet Baby," plus some great remixes.

Prematurely ejaculated to exploit a skyrocket's diminishing name recognition, this 16-tracker--five from the debut, three each from two and three, three non-album things, and three remixes--demonstrates the endurance of On How Life Is, the fragility of The Id, and the unjust obscurity of 2003's The Trouble With Being Myself. "Caligula," "She Don't Write Songs About You," and the matter-of-fact "Gimme All Your Loving or I Will Kill You"--all missing--would further reinforce her cultivated aura of sexual rapacity. Nevertheless, her best. (Grade - )