AMG Review of Platinum Collection

James Christopher Monger
All Music Guide

WEA International's Platinum Collection features 15 cuts from English singer and guitarist Chris Rea, nearly all of which have seen the light of day on previous compilations such as The Best of Chris Rea, The Very Best of Chris Rea, and Heartbeats: Greatest Hits. All the late-'80s/early-'90s radio hits like "Road to Hell, Pt. 2," "On the Beach," "Auberge," and "Looking for Summer" are here, making it a smart buy for the casual listener, but there is little here to entice longtime fans.