The Legends Rave On in Bloomington, MN

Buddy Holly--the man who invented geek-rock and made it safe for dudes in glasses and cardigan sweaters to pick up guitars-- deserves "legend" status, and he receives it in fine form on the 36-track compilation LEGEND RAVES ON. There's rarely a miss on these 36 tunes; in fact, one listen through will remind anyone just how many great songs Holly penned, from "That'll Be the Day" to "Everyday" to "I'm Looking for Someone to Love." The legacies of Elvis Costello, Weezer, and every emo band in existence begin here.