Guardian
Smashes
(Myrrh, 1999)

 
 
Known Formats
CD – catalog # 08068858228, lyrics included - no

The Band
see individual albums

Featured Albums
Miracle Mile {1}
Swing Swang Swung {2}
Buzz {3}
Bottlerocket {4}

Songs
1.   {1} Dr. Jones & The Kings Of Rhythm (5:11)
2.   {1} Shoeshine Johnny (4:18)
3.   {2} The Way Home Back (4:32)
4.   {2} Endless Summer (4:30)
5.   {2} C'mon Everyone (5:00)
6.   {3} This Old Man (2:30)
7.   {3} Lead The Way (2:45)
8.   {3} Lion's Den (3:54)
9.   {3} State Of Mine (3:04)
10. {3} Psychedelic Runaway (3:26)
11. {4} Bottlerocket (3:44)
12. {4} Coffee Can (3:45)
13. {4} Break Me Down (3:43)
14.       This Old Man (T.R.'s This Old Dub Mix)* (4:54)
15.       Bottlerocket (CHR Remix)* (3:52)
16.       Babble On (Acoustic Remix)* (4:39)
17.       Queen Esther (Mellow Remix)* (3:47)
18.       Bottlerocket (Dance Remix)* (4:34)

Total Time – 72:07

* = previously unreleased track
 

Comments: It's understandable why Guardian wasn't too pleased with Myrrh's final selection for this last money grab on their popularity.  Their mega hit "Power Of Love" from Fire and Love (one of the few no-brainers for a Guardian best-of) among other cuts from that album, was completely ignored.  Add to that an error in one of the song titles listed, and you have a typical best-of album which doesn't involve the artists themselves.  The bonus tracks aren't anything really special either.  Guardian later released a going away best-of album of their own on their G-man records label, titled Sunday Best.