As one of the leading voices and forefathers in contemporary FM rock music, a Tom Petty collection such as this Greatest Hits is a masterclass of the genre.
Tracks such as Stop Draggin' My Heart Around and American Girl show Petty to be both an engaging performer and versatile writer, the former being taken on by Stevie Nicks for her debut solo album.
Cuts from Damn The Torpedoes, perhaps Petty's most acclaimed record, include Here Comes My Girl and the recalcitrant Don't Do Me Like That, both excellent examples of his craft.