Is Teenage Fanclub one of the best, most overlooked bands of the last 15 years? This “”greatest hits”” collection certainly argues that point convincingly.

The Scottish band separated itself from the Brit-pop pack through employing more of a power-pop influence in the vein of also-overlooked American bands Badfinger and Big Star, but they ultimately owe more to pastoral ¹60s pop like the Byrds.

“”The Concept”” opens the album with gorgeous harmonies and heavily distorted guitars. Its melody is immediately memorable and gets better as it moves into its slower passage of melancholy “”oohs”” and deliberate, dramatic guitars. It is literally a perfect pop song and sets the stage for similarly pristine tunes like the bouncy “”Star Sign”” and grunge ballad “”Mellow Doubt.””

With three talented songwriters, incredible guitar work and an undying love for sweet pop melodies, it¹s a wonder Teenage Fanclub never moved beyond cult status. But like their power-pop forefathers, if time serves them well, they¹ll be remembered as classics.