Frank Sinatra, “Sinatra 80th All the Best,” Capitol. *** 1/2
The trick in choosing from among all the Sinatra sets on the market is finding the best balance between price and the songs you want. Because Sinatra’s previous box sets from Reprise, Capitol and Columbia have been so pricey (up to $499 list for the latest 20-disc Reprise package), this two-disc, 40-song set is an attractive alternative.
This compilation leans a bit toward lighter hits (from “Love and Marriage” to “The Tender Trap”) at the expense of some of his more classic and sophisticated material. Still, the music is mostly splendid.
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