This two-fer compilation collects Motown superstar Mary Wells' second and third albums, 1962's The One Who Really Loves You and 1963's Two Lovers. The collection's 20 tracks are Wells at her absolute prime, and reflect the highest points of Motown's early days. Still moving toward the soul-pop sound of the Supremes and the Temptations, these early albums were more rooted in smoky R&B; with pop undertones. Huge hits like "You Beat Me to the Punch," "The One Who Really Loves You," and the classic "Two Lovers" sit among other scorching tracks, with Wells' soaring voice riding the dynamic waves of heartbreak and devotion on every song. ~ Fred Thomas 138749 An excellent collection that pairs Eddie Harris's 1965 THE IN SOUND with his 1966 date MEAN GREENS, this is a classic post-bop set of the first order. An underrated tenor known for his smooth tone, his experiments with electronics (though there aren't any of those here), and his strong compositions, Harris is in excellent form on these sessions. His best-known composition, "Freedom Jazz Dance"--immortalised by Miles Davis and his second quintet on MILES SMILES--appears on THE IN SOUND, and Harris's version proves much slinkier, funkier, and more accessible than Davis's frenetic reading. Harris spins through standards ("Love for Sale", "'S Wonderful"), as well as many of his own strong compositions. Often based on blues progressions, as on "Cryin' Blues" and "Mean Greens", Harris's tunes are rooted in an easy, off-hand groove, but are always packed with witty, technically precise improvisation. The personnel includes pianist Cedar Walton, drummer Billy Higgins, and bassist Ron Carter, and their expertise lends an open, exploratory feel to the proceedings. Though Harris later dabbled in other genres, his blowing here, while inventive and fresh, is rooted in tradition, placing these among his best straight-ahead jazz albums.