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Here are reviews of new greatest hits albums.

BROOKS & DUNN; "Greatest Hits II" (Arista Nashville) ** 1/2

Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn needed a second disc to complete its "Greatest Hits" songs. "That's What It's All About," "The Long Goodbye," "Husbands and Wives," "That's What She Gets for Loving Me" and "You Can't Take the Honky Tonk Out of the Girl" shine on this album. "A Man This Lonely," "I'll Never Forget My Heart" and "If You See Him/If You See Her" (with Reba McEntire) add to the heartfelt quality of the song list. This is a must for Brooks & Dunn fans. -- Scott Iwasaki

JACKSON BROWNE; "The Very Best of Jackson Browne" (Elektra/Rhino) ***

Back in the 1970s Jackson Browne was all over the radio. Although his only Top 10 hit, "Somebody's Baby," was in 1982, he wrote the Eagles its first single, "Take It Easy," and even gave one of his own songs, "Doctor My Eyes," to the Jackson Five. These two songs are included in this two-CD package. Others include his trademark restless anthems "Boulevard," "Running on Empty," "Tender Is the Night" and "The Pretender." The live version of "Stay" and his most recent single, "Naked Ride Home," complete this nice little collection. -- S.I.

RODNEY CARRINGTON; "Greatest Hits" (Capitol) ** 1/2

Call him the redneck Don Rickles. Rodney Carrington is as funny as he can be offensive when he rattles off his stand-up shtick. He makes fun of everyone -- his wife ("Wife at Garage Sales"), his childhood ("Growing Up Poor -- Toughskins Jeans") and religion ("Baptist Revival"). He also takes aim at Asians ("Japanese Restaurant") and women ("Tips on Marriage"). And these are only on the first CD. The second CD is his music, and such songs as "The Night the Bar Closed Down," "More of a Man" and "In Her Day" are just as offensive, outrageous and sometimes bitterly funny. -- S.I.

TERRI CLARK; "Greatest Hits 1994-2004" (Mercury Nashville) ***

Sassy, unbridled and heartfelt -- that's country singer Terri Clark's songs. And her best works have been put on one CD, a smorgasbord that includes her first hit, "Better Things to Do," and adds such mid-career works as "Emotional Girl," "Now That I Found You" and "I Just Wanna Be Mad," among others. There is also a new track, "Girls Lie Too." The collection is a nice career rundown of this free-spirited Grammy-nominated singer. -- S.I.

JOE COCKER; "Ultimate Collection" (Hip-O) ****

The white soul singer Joe Cocker has been parodied for his physical vocal delivery, but there's no denying he feels every note, beat and lyric of his songs. This album conveys that standard in each of its 20 tracks. His gospel-esque version of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends" and "She Came Through the Bathroom Window," as well as "Shelter Me" and "Sail Away," have stood the test of time. And any Cocker compilation would be incomplete without his trademark "You Are So Beautiful" and his comeback hit (with Jennifer Warnes), "Up Where We Belong." -- S.I.

PHIL COLLINS; "Love Songs: a Compilation . . . Old and New" (Atlantic/Rhino) ***

Phil Collins, the singer-drummer for Genesis and solo artist, has had a wonderful career. And by the look of this two-CD set, he knows how to make the heart swoon. "Tearing & Breaking," "Against All Odds," "Groovy Kind of Love," It's in Your Eyes" and "Can't Stop Loving You" find Collins at his best. His live version of "True Colors," "Separate Lives" and the Temptations' "My Girl" highlight the second disc. Versatile and professional, Collins has a distinct voice and sound. -- S.I.

SHAWN COLVIN; "Polaroids: A Greatest Hits Collection" (Columbia) *** 1/2

Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin is a crafty songwriter. And when she sings with her clear, soothing vocals, it only makes her songs shine brighter. This album features some of her best from her time at Columbia Records: "Sunny Came Home," "Diamond in the Rough," "You and the Mona Lisa" and a remake of the Police's "Every Little Thing (He) Does Is Magic," along with a bonus track featuring the Beatles' "I'll Be Back." But you won't find such early folksy works as "Shotgun Down an Avalanche" in this 15-track set; she didn't record that for Columbia. -- S.I.

DEPECHE MODE; "Remixes '81-04" (Mute/Reprise) ** 1/2

This one represents a nice concept that works, for the most part. The goth, new wave of Depeche Mode would seem to be a natural for a remix album. But sometimes the remixes just become meanderings. It's no secret that one of the impact points of DM's music is vocalist Dave Gahan's haunting delivery. And some of these mixes take too long getting to the payoff. But having such master mixers as the techno group Air, Johnny Dollar Portishead, Daniel Miller and Linkin Park's Mark Shinoda on hand gives the album a nice shot of rave. "Personal Jesus," "Enjoy the Silence," "Route 66," "Barrel of a Gun" and "Just Can't Get Enough" are just a few of the works revamped. -- S.I.

DAVE EDMUNDS; "From Small Things: the Best of Dave Edmunds" (Columbia/Legacy) ** 1/2

Listeners will find themselves tapping their feet to this one. The former Rockpile founder, Dave Edmunds, has always loved the rockabilly sound and capitalized on it in his band and solo outings. While "I Know the Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll)," "I Hear You Knocking" and "Girls Talk" are included on this retrospective, there are some missing gems -- "I'm Coming Home" and "High School Nights" are nowhere to be heard. But fulfillment comes with a live version of "Girls Talk" and the standard studio version of "Slipping Away." -- S.I.

AMY GRANT; "Greatest Hits 1986-2004" (A&M) *** 1/2

The joyful upbeat single "Baby, Baby" is Amy Grant's biggest crossover hit. The inspirational singer found solace in working with Keb' Mo' ("Come Be With Me") and Peter Cetera ("The Next Time I Fall") and her husband, Vince Gill, ("House of Love"). In doing so, she has managed to keep making the music she and her fans want to hear. Her remake of Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi," 10cc's "Things We Do for Love," and a new song, "The Water," are more bright tunes for her resume and this greatest-hits album. There is also a bonus disc with extended singles of "Every Heartbeat," "That's What Love Is For," "I Will Remember You" and "House of Love." -- S.I.

MACY GRAY; "The Very Best of Macy Gray" (Epic) ***

Funky, spiritual and full of swank, Macy Gray hit the scene back in 1997 with "I Try." Her throaty delivery and grooving '70s soul- style arrangements shot her to the top before she faded into TV- commercial jingles. "Do Something," the suggestive "Sexual Revolution," "Boo" and the commercialized take on Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" are in place alongside original takes and new remixes of "When I See You," "I've Committed Murder" and "Sexual Revolution." Put this on for a disco inferno. -- S.I.

SAMMY HAGAR; "The Essential Red Collection" (Hip-O) ***

When Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen in 1986, he found himself confined to a certain sound. When he first hit the scene back in the early '70s with Montrose, he was able to do a little more experimental work. Then, of course, his solo works throughout the years have been the most rewarding for him creatively. At any rate, the "Red Rocker" has compiled his best 20 songs on one CD. From the opening ride of Montrose's "Bad Motor Scooter" to his Gary Glitter- style recent hit, "Mas Tequila," Hagar keeps on rocking. The passionate "Eagles Fly," "There's Only One Way to Rock," "I Can't Drive 55" and "Give to Live" sound fresh, as do "High Hopes," "Heavy Metal" and "I've Done Everything for You." But missing in action is "Three Lock Box." -- S.I.

HELMET; "Unsung: the Best of Helmet (1991-1997)" (Interscope) ****

In six years Helmet laid the foundation for the nu-metal movement that features Tool, Lamb of God, Slipknot and Korn. Helmet leader Paige Hamilton has since reorganized the band, but the classic Helmet will always be the standout. "Repetition," "Bad Mood," "Iron Head" and the ever-popular "Just Another Victim" (performed with Everlast's band House of Pain) give this compilation some power. "Overrated," "Sinatra" and the drawl of "Milquetoast" will have Helmet fans reliving the glorious past. -- S.I.

TOBY KEITH; "Greatest Hits 2" (Dreamworks) ***

The "Angry American" country singer is back for the attack with his second "hits" album. A good solid collection of such popular works as "How Do You Like Me Now?!" "You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This," "I Wanna Talk About Me" and "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)" set things straight in Keith's eyes. He can be funny, sentimental and mad. And when he and Willie Nelson get together for "Beer for My Horses," Keith can also be a hippie. -- S.I.

CHUCK MANGIONE; "The Best of Chuck Mangione" (Columbia/Legacy) ***