Music Babble

and it looks like there's some overlap with the deluxe "Gish" which is annoying but yeah some of the more obscure songs are obscure for a reason. But aside from the demo version of "Blue", you've got "Starla", "Plume", "Girl Named Sandoz" and "La Dolly Vita" from "Pisces".

"odds and ends collections usually aren't particularly good albums"

Agreed but "Pisces" is a major exception (you also mention "20/20", which is another exception) and maybe the only example I can think of where an "odds and sods" collection is an artist's best release.

Not sure whether you'd enjoy "Stereopathetic Soulmaure" or "One Foot In The Grave". I was personally bored to tears by "Morning Phase" but it's a self-conscious "Sea Change" sequel and I know you love that one so it's probably worth a listen. And "Midnite Vultures" is maybe Beck's silliest album which is saying a lot but it's a lot of fun if you judge it on its own terms.

"Well I know the hits, which will probably prove to be good enough for me"

I can understand feeling this way about The Beach Boys but think most Beatles fans would agree that their deep cuts are often their best- is probably true of the later albums you're familiar with, isn't it?