Originally an EP called For the Rest of Us (1998, Kill Rock Stars), Yep Roc"s new version is a full-length, now titled For the Best of Us. The new, expanded version includes five previously unreleased songs recorded during the same sessions as the EP. For the Best of Us represents some of Doe"s most exciting work and marks the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with producer Dave Way (Macy Gray, Sheryl Crow) that has since yielded four albums, including 2005"s Forever Hasn"t Happened Yet, which was hailed by a long list of critics as one of the top ten albums of 2005. There"s an all star band on For the Best of Us featuring Smokey Hormel (Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Beck) and Joey Waronker (REM, Beck). And because there was no record company or specific release in mind when recording the album, the sense of adventure and freedom is audible. Standard Jewel Case.