I won't say this is his best album, but it's easily his most popular and best selling. Many a casual fan has probably gotten either this album or his "Greatest Hits". To be honest, I'd almost take this one first. Besides the SEVEN hits from it, including "Dancing In The Dark", "Glory Days", "My Hometown", and the title track, every non-hit is great as well. I love the songs "Working On A Highway", "I'm Going Down", and the excellent minor hit "I'm On Fire". This album is just impossible not to like. I guess that's why I have it on cassette, cd, and vinyl. It'll go great with your "Tom Petty" and "Mellencamp" albums.