Literate and soulful, singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik became an iconic modern rock star with his charismatic self-titled 1996 debut album. More than simply a "best of", this collection thematically groups hits, favorites, and personal picks into the more energetic set featured on `Brighter", Disc 1 and mellower, more introspective pieces on "Later Disc 2. A longtime Buddhist, Sheik"s questing spirit and keen sense of supple pop-rock pleasure strike an inspired zen balance on Anthology.