The 20-song set includes the legendary Americana band's best-known tracks from their first four albums, alongside deep cuts and two songs originally featured on the soundtrack to director Walter Hill's 1984 cult film, Streets of Fire. From the outset of their career, with such songs as Marie Marie to Border Radio, it was clear Grammy® winner Dave Alvin would be a songwriter to be reckoned with, and brother Phil brings an unparalleled knowledge of American roots music, giving the band a rock-solid musical foundation. Mandatory's track list was chosen with the full cooperation of the band and will be available on CD and digital. Renowned music journalist Chris Morris has contributed new liner notes, calling Mandatory a definitive sampling of The Blasters' recorded work from their 1980-1985 heyday.

Track List

1. American Music
2. Real Rock Drive
3. Flat Top Joint
4. Marie Marie
5. No Other Girl
6. I'm Shakin'
7. Border Radio
8. So Long Baby Goodbye
9. Hollwood Bed
10. Blue Shadows
11. One Bad Stud
12. Red Rose
13. Jubilee Train
14. Long White Cadillac
15. Trouble Bound
16. Dark Night
17. Little Honey
18. Samson And Delilah
19. Help You Dream
20. Common Man
21. Kathleen

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