Um, well...
I would always maintain that Psychocandy fully justifies the huge near-legendary reputation that has developed around it; there isn't a single wasted second on the entire LP. Wonderful noise, with beautifully simple pop songs underneath.
21 Singles is very nice to have: JAMC were a great singles band right up 'till the end (check out single no. 20, 'Cracking Up', if you don't believe me!).
But I have to say that if you're looking for something that represents the band best, I do think that Automatic perfectly bridges the gap between what they were and what they were to become, aswell as being a tip-top-cool LP in it's own right.
So there.
Love.
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