A friend of mine is a music fan, but not an alternative/indie guy. He has heard "Blister in the Sun" and is intrigued. Wants me to make a comp and I'm finding it hard to strike a balance between the Femmes quirkyness and accessibilty. For instance, I love "Country Death Song" , but would be too off-putting to a non-fan? So I thought I'd solicit a little help for suggestions on must have's and must not's.

My list of no brainers includes...

Gimme The Car
Blister in the Sun
Kiss Off
Add it up
Gone Daddy Gone
Never Tell
Hallowed Ground
Sweet Misery Blues (I know he'd like this)
It's Gonna Rain
I Held Her In My Arms

The albums I have to choose from are: S/T, Hallowed Ground, The Blind Leading the Naked, Why Do Birds Sing, Viva Wisconsin (Live)

Or maybe I should give him the whole s/t album, and make a comp of the other releases? Hmmm......

Is there anybody out there?