The Best Of John Doe: This Far

John Doe is much more likely to look ahead to what’s next, rather than fixate on the past – even a past as storied and influential as his own. Part scrapbook, part roadmap, The Best of John Doe: This Far guides listeners through Doe’s solo catalogue.Compiled by Doe himself, the generous track listing (24 songs on double vinyl, 21 on CD) encompasses nearly a quarter century, highlighting songs from nine records on six different labels. Sequenced non-chronologically, The Best of John Doe: This Far was compiled with four vinyl sides in mind. There was no formula: These are simply Doe’s favourite moments, including in-concert staples, pivotal collaborations, personal milestones, and even a pair of unreleased re-examinations of songs from his past.

Featuring performances and collaborations with Dave Grohl, Neko Case, Exene Cervenka, Jane Wiedlin, Richard Lloyd, Jill Sobule,Kathleen Edwards, Aimee Mann, Grant Lee Philips, Smokey Hormel, Joe Henry, Dave Alvin, Michael Ward, Money Mark Nishita, Jon Dee Graham, Dave Way, Doug Pettibone, Don Was, and more.