Hit parade — Box sets and greatest hits

BOB DYLAN; "Tell Tale Signs: Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006" (Columbia) **** This is the eighth volume of Bob Dylan's "Bootleg Series" releases. Funny thing is the songs that Dylan puts on these discs are still better than a lot of things out in the market today. In this two-disc release, rock-music poet laureate unleashes some dynamic and moody works that didn't make the final sequence of his albums "Time Out of Mind," "Oh Mercy," "Modern Times," "World Gone Wrong" and a few live CDs. However, these songs, — "Red River Shore," "32-20 Blues," "Series of Dreams," to name a few — while a little rough around the edges, are pure Dylan. And just for good measure, the CD features released-but-hard-to-find tracks, "The Lonesome River" with Ralph Stanley, and "'Cross the Green Mountain" from the "God and Generals" soundtrack. — S.I.

EMERSON LAKE & PALMER; "Come and See the Show: The Best of Emerson Lake & Palmer" (Shout Factory) ***

Last year, Shout Factory acquired the rights to progressive-rock pioneers Emerson Lake & Palmer. In addition to remastering and re-releasing the band's entire catalog, including a "Greatest Hits" release, it has also compiled this "Best Of" compilation featuring 14 tracks of the group's most popular recordings. "Lucky Man," "Still ... You Turn Me On," "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression Part 2" and the epic take of Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" and "Hoedown" are the trademark works in this collection. "C'est La Vie," "From the Beginning," "Knife Edge" and live versions of Bach's "Toccata," Henry Mancini's "Peter Gunn" and Tchaikovsky's "Nutrocker" also make their appearences in this good solid collection. — S.I.

FOREIGNER; "No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner" (Atlantic/Rhino) ***

Foreigner's hits have been packaged and repackaged throughout the years. With this new double-CD, er, package, Mick Jones' band gets a new remaster makeover. Starting with the first hit "Feels Like the First Time," the track listing is chronological, ending with a new live version of "Juke Box Hero" and featuring a take of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," in honor of sometime Foreigner drummer Jason Bonham (son of Led Zep's John Bonham). While the remastering shines up the music a bit, it's the inclusion of a new song, "Too Late," featuring vocalist Kelly Hanson, formerly of Hurricane. Hanson's voice sounds like original lead singer Lou Gramm's, but there's an edge that brings Foreigner into the 21st century. — S.I.

GOO GOO DOLLS; "Greatest Hits, Volume 2" (Warner Bros.) **