{^The Best of the Capitol Years} is an effective distillation of the three-disc set {^The Capitol Years}. Featuring singles and album tracks, the disc contains a fair number of highlights from one of {$Sinatra}'s most creative periods. Although the albums really are more effective as individual works -- and, therefore, straight singles compilations would be ideal -- {^The Best of the Capitol Years} gives a good introduction to this pivotal phase of {$Sinatra}'s career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide