Review of The Durutti Column - The Best Of

First off, I have to say this album has one of the least appealing covers I've ever seen. (For god's sake, have a sandwich!) However, don't let that put you off from checking it out, because there's some great stuff on here.
The brain behind the Durutti Column is one Vini Reilly, an adroit guitarist and composer who's been influential to musical artists like Morrissey and Brian Eno, and helped pave the path for scores of dream pop bands. He's an introverted fellow and not big on self-promotion, but definitely an authentically talented artist.
Highlights: "Sketch for Winter", a dreamy, melancholy instrumental track and "Otis", a bluesy song that conjures scenes of trains and wistful departures.