One of the classic compilations from the world of 1980s modern rock, however broadly defined, Songs To Learn and Sing served perfect double duty as both a summation of what Echo and the Bunnymen had already achieved and a compact introduction for the curious. Besides drawing on at least one song each from their first four albums, a clutch of essential singles-only cuts made their first full-length appearance, including the early favorite “Do It Clean,” the elegant energy and punch of “Never Stop” and a majestic new single, “Bring on the Dancing Horses.”

– Ned Raggett