The Definitive Collection
lives up to its title. Over the course of a single disc, the compilation features all of
Eric Carmen
's best-known songs and biggest hits, from the pair of
Raspberries
hits (
"Go All the Way,"
"Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)"
) to such mainstream
pop
singles as
"All by Myself"
and
"Hungry Eyes."
While
the Raspberries
' albums are worthwhile listening in their own right,
Carmen
's solo records were often wildly uneven.
distills all of the best songs from his spotty albums, making it essential for both casual listeners and
' fans who want a sampler of the songwriter's solo career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine