Train - Greatest Hits [2LP]

Train's Greatest Hits spreads two decades of radio-ready anthems across two LPs, from San Francisco bar-band beginnings to global pop staples.

Compiled in 2018 to mark twenty years since the band's debut album, the collection follows Pat Monahan's warm, elastic voice through every era of the group's career. It moves from the rootsy alternative rock of the late nineties to the polished, sunny pop that made them a fixture of wedding playlists and summer radio, with plenty of heartfelt ballads in between to slow the pace.

"Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" remains their grandest moment, all sweeping strings and cosmic longing, while "Meet Virginia" captures the quirky charm of their early days. "Hey, Soul Sister" is the irresistible ukulele singalong that took them to a whole new audience, and the set closes with a playful cover of George Michael's "Careless Whisper" featuring Kenny G on saxophone, a wink that only Train could pull off with a straight face.

Packed with songs that many listeners know by heart, this is the easiest way to enjoy everything the band does well in one place. Put it on for a road trip or a backyard barbecue and watch everyone start singing along by the second chorus.