Best of Gene Watson
is a ten-track budget-priced collection that culls highlights from his recordings for
Curb
in the mid-'80s, including the two hit singles
"Got No Reason Now for Goin' Home"
and
"One Hell of a Heartache."
Watson
wasn't at his commercial or artistic peak during these years and as a result,
shouldn't be seen as a definitive overview of his career, or even a worthwhile introduction to his music. Instead, it's a sampler of a brief period of his career that may appeal to fans who want a collection from each stage of
's career. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine