I am one of those obsessive collectors bands love. I buy every CD they release and every greatest hits collection as well. And I have found that very few collections truly capture everything I love from an artist. And the longer the career, the harder it becomes.

This CD makes a brave attempt at collection 13 years of hits from Jars of Clay. These songs were spread out over seven studio releases. And they've got 13 slots, plus the requisite new track. Talk about an impossible mission.

The disc goes in chronological order and starts with the band's mega hit, "Flood." In fact, their debut is the best represented release with four songs, including my favorite "Like a Child." From there it's a sprint through their other releases including such hits as "Frail," "I Need You," "Unforgetful You," and "Dead Man (Carry Me)."

The problem really becomes that, with seven releases, there's bound to be something left out. As an example, "If I Left the Zoo" and "The Eleventh Hour" both only have one track appease. Frankly, that means I am mourning the loss of "Grace" and "The Eleventh Hour." And I would have loved to see more then one song from "Redemption Songs" since I loved that disc.

Finally, the disc closes with the new track, "Love is the Protest." It's a strong rocker that sounds like it would have fit in on "Good Monsters," which is hardly a surprise since that was their last release. I enjoy the song, but it's not one of their best ever.

I will admit I am a marginal Jars of Clay fan. When I am in the mood, I enjoy them, but I get tired of them easily. These are great songs. But even I can see they have so many great songs that were left off the list.

If you are looking to get a few Jars of Clay songs, this is a good disc. But if you expected the impossible, a collection of all their truly great songs in one place, this one disc will disappoint.