British Invasion: The History of British Rock collects all four volumes of Rhino's British Invasion series, gathering 80 well-known and obscure singles from the era, including the Kinks' "You Really Got Me," Gerry & the Pacemakers' "How Do You Do It?," and the Yardbirds' "For Your Love." Ranging from Peter & Gordon's mellow "A World Without Love" and Chad & Jeremy's "Summer Song" to the Swinging Blue Jeans' brash "Hippy Hippy Shake" and the Creation's "Making Time," the set traces the British Invasion's progression from naïve, cheerful sounds like Merseybeat to more complex, psychedelic, and blues-influenced material. Other highlights include the Hollies' "Pay You Back With Interest" and "Bus Stop," the Kinks' "A Well Respected Man," Donovan's "Colours," the Searchers' "Needles and Pins," the Zombies' "Tell Her No," and the Troggs' "Wild Thing." Tracks from lesser-known acts such as the Thoughts, Fourmost, the Ivy League, the Rockin' Berries, and the Action give The British Invasion: The History of British Rock depth as well as breadth, making it essential for die-hard British Invasion fans. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide