The members of supergroup
Damn Yankees were all stellar players -- besides
Ted Nugent, they boasted rock & roll veterans
Tommy Shaw (
Styx),
Jack Blades (
Night Ranger), and
Michael Cartellone (
Dixie Dregs) -- and clearly stood over most of their peers. Still, patching together two albums' worth of highlights and calling it "essential" is a somewhat ludicrous concept. Anyway, both of the band's albums delivered solid if unspectacular rock radio-friendly singles such as "Coming of Age," "Don't Tread," and, of course, the group's über-power ballad "High Enough." This is the best place to start your
Damn Yankees collection. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia