How many Frank Sinatra "Best of," "Very Best," "Greatest Hits," "Collections" are out there? This one, "Nothing but the Best," just repackages and rereleases "Come Fly With Me," "Bewitched," "Strangers in the Night," "Moonlight Serenade," "My Way" and the bonus track "Theme from 'New York, New York."' Yes. It's a definitive collection, but all these songs are on previous compilations. However, the inclusion of a previously unissued version of "Body and Soul" will make this CD special for Sinatra fans. — S.I.

RICKY SKAGGS; "The Best of the Sugar Hill Years," (Sugar Hill) *** 1/2

Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning country/bluegrass icon Ricky Skaggs has collaborated with Jerry Douglas, Bruce Hornsby, Tony Rice, Doc Watson and Kentucky Thunder, among others. While this CD doesn't contain any Hornsby or Kentucky Thunder works, it features a lot from Rice, Douglas and Skaggs himself. "I'll Stay Around," "Little Community Church," "I Know What It Means to Be Lonesome" and ""The Old Crossroads" are only a touch of what this CD offers. — S.I.

THE SMITHS; "The Sounds of the Smiths: The Very Best of the Smiths (Deluxe Edition)" (Shire/Rhino) ***

This two-disc set features a remarkable collection from the Smiths — the '80s Brit band known for its pop tunes with decidedly dark lyrics. The first disc includes band leader Morrissey's hauntingly melodic voice on such songs as "How Soon Is Now," "There's Is a Light That Never Goes Out," "Shoplifters of the World Unite" and "Girlfriend in a Coma." Disc 2 features rare B-side tracks exclusive to 12-inch releases and selected live recordings. A must-have for fans of the group. — T.C.

ROD STEWART; "The Definitive Rod Stewart" (Warner Bros.) ** 1/2

The only reason to buy this two-disc Rod Stewart career retrospective is the inclusion of the previous unissued song "Two Shades of Blue." Other than that, Stewart fans have all the other songs on CD. And thanks to a few other previous compilations, the track list looks the same. "Maggie May," "Mandoline Wind," "Stay with Me," "Hot Legs," "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy," "Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)," "Infatuation," "Young Turks," "The Motown Song," "Have I Told You Lately" and "Forever Young" are all making an encore appearance on this set. — S.I.

SWITCHFOOT; "The Best Yet" (Columbia/Legacy) ** 1/2

Thanks to the 2002 Mandy Moor flick "A Walk to Remember," Christian rock band Switchfoot hit the mainstream. Since then the band, hailing from San Diego, Calif., has won multiple Dove Awards. "The Best Yet" takes 18 of the band's most recognizable and popular works, handpicked by the band, and offers them to fans. Still, opening the album with the most recognizable hit "Dare You to Move," wasn't the best sequencing choice. After that, the song list kind of tapers out. Still, "Oh! Gravity," "Stars" "and "Meant to Live" are in the sequence and give the list a little life. — S.I.