The Australian disc Ultimate Collection: Anthology is a generous 24-track collection that spotlights Rick Springfield's hitmaking years of the early '80s. All of the big hits are here -- from "Jessie's Girl" through "Love Somebody" -- along with three previously unreleased cuts that will be of interest to hardcore collectors. Nevertheless, the main reason for most listeners to pick this up is the fact that it's a strong overview of Springfield's peak, and a really entertaining one at that. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine