Compiled by
Nick Drake's producer,
Joe Boyd,
Way to Blue features a selection of 16 tracks from all three
Drake studio albums and the
Time of No Reply collection. Of course the music is excellent, but
Drake's albums stand so well on their own that this collection of piecemeal offerings doesn't quite work as the best way to experience his distinctively haunting brand of folk-rock. Though a good starting point, ultimately it will only whet your appetite for the highly recommended, four-disc
Fruit Tree box, which contains his complete catalog. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide