Once called the heir to Johnny Cash, Tom Russell has worked with Dave Alvin, Shawn Colvin, Nanci Griffith and Jimmie Dale Gilmore. This two-CD anthology features highlights of Russell's 30-year career: "Joshua Tree," "U.S. Steel," "Manzanar," "The Sky Above, the Mud Below" and "Touch of Evil" display the man's haunting baritone and storytelling songwriting. Two previously unreleased recordings include "Dark Angel" and "Roll the Credits," which show the man still singing his poignant stories with passion and conviction. —S.I.

SANTANA; "Multi Dimentional Warrior" (Columbia/Arista/Legacy) ****

For nearly 40 years Carlos Santana has brought his Afro-Cuban jazz-influenced rock to audiences worldwide. In the mid-1990s, the Bay Area-based guitarist re-emerged, thanks to collaborations with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger, matchbox 20's Rob Thomas and Michelle Branch. With "Multi Dimentional Warrior," Santana shows off his more artistic and moody side with two CDs featuring his own handpicked set list. "Let There Be Light," "Blues for Salvador," "Bella," "Life Is for Living" and "Serpents and Doves" may not have hit any Billboard charts, but they have hit a chord in Santana's heart and soul. These are his personal hits, not the ones you find on the pop charts. — S.I.

SHeDAISY; "The Best of SHeDAISY" (Lyric Street)***

The three Osborn sisters from Magna hit the country scene with catchy harmonies on "Little Goodbyes" and "This Woman Needs." Kristyn, Kassidy and Kelsi broke hearts and gave inspiration to fans everywhere with "I Will ... But," "Lucky 4 You (Tonight I'm Just Me)" and, of course, "Get Over Yourself." This 12-song "Best Of" package includes all of the above, plus "Mine All Mine," "Passenger Seat," "Come Home Soon," "Don't Worry 'Bout a Thing," "I'm Taking the Wheel" and "In Terms of Love," all of which were co-written by Kristyn Osborn. The last song on the disc is the "Desperate Housewives" anthem "God Bless the American Housewife." Fans undoubtedly have all four SHeDAISY albums, but this one takes the more popular of the ladies' catalog singles and puts them in one place. — S.I.

FRANK SINATRA; "Nothing but the Best" (Reprise) ** 1/2