1997's earlier Browne collection, The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne, while competent, had been missing many essential songs by the singer-songwriter, such as "Rock Me On the Water" and "Lawyers in Love".
Disc 1 encompasses the material from Browne's early career (1972-1977) and Disc 2 contains the material from his later years (1977-2002).