The early 21st century saw the sudden arrival of several
Run-D.M.C. compilations -- two each in 2002 (
Greatest Hits and
High Profile -- The Original Rhymes) and 2003 (
The Best of Run DMC and
Ultimate Run DMC), as well as an additional title in 2004 (
Artist Collection). Weighing in at 14 tracks total,
Artist Collection does an admirable job of collecting most of the expected favorites from this incredibly influential rap act, as well as a handful of tracks not included on the other comps. Kicking things off in grand style with the
Run-D.M.C.-
Aerosmith remake of "Walk This Way" (one of the top hits of 1986), you'll find such additional classics as "Rock Box," "It's Tricky," and "It's Like That," in addition to such oft-overlooked cuts as "You're Blind," "Can You Rock It Like This," and "Tougher Than Leather." While
Ultimate Run DMC remains the very best
Run-D.M.C. collection out there,
Artist Collection is certainly not far behind.
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Greg Prato, Rovi