Shania Twain is familiar with the concept of a hit. Her second album, “The Woman in Me,” sold 20 million copies. Her next, “Come On Over,” sold 40 million. Her 2004 “Greatest Hits” album sold more than a half-million copies in its first week. Now, as vinyl records see a resurgence, that album has been remastered for vinyl.

The collection opens with the shimmery “Forever and For Always,” a proper introduction to the genre. This version — coming 19 years after its original release — adds a track from each of the country star’s most recent albums: “Life’s About To Get Good” from 2017’s “Now” and “Giddy Up!” from this year’s “Queen of Me.”

The 23 songs reveal the cross-genre prowess that saw Twain climb both country and pop charts. The rousing drum beat on “Any Man of Mine” provides a rich background to Twain’s vocals, but feels sharpened. The intro of “I’m Gonna Getcha Good!” sounds brighter, “Up!” is catchy and optimistic.

The hits begin with those from “The Woman in Me.” As she told The Associated Press in 2020, that album made her a star, but also gave her control of her artistry: “In my mind, I was just being myself and that was the great thing of all — to just be able to be myself and let my personality come through in the music.”

Twain’s voice may have changed in the years between 2002’s “Up!” and “Now” amid her battle with Lyme disease, but it’s clear she is as confident on “Life’s About to Get Good” as she is on iconic hits like “Man! I Feel Like a Woman.”

It’s surprising that it took this long for Twain’s “Greatest Hits” to make it to vinyl — a physical record seems like the perfect vessel for a hitmaker’s best. The package comes amid a surge in Shania love ahead of her 2024 return to Las Vegas. — Elise Ryan, Associated Press

On “Jenny from Thebes,” the Mountain Goats offer a sequel to 2002’s “All Hail West Texas.” The first album was an sparse affair, with leader John Darnielle doing everything himself: singing, playing acoustic guitar and keyboard. This time, he brought in a full band: Darnielle, Peter Hughes, Matt Douglas and Jon Wurster. As a result, “Jenny from Thebes” is louder, more energetic than the first record.

The album sends the Goats into new genres, with new wave, folk rock and pure pop woven throughout. This collection is shaped by myriad influences, from the Cars to Sufjan Stevens to Ben Folds Five. The range of influences make this one of the band’s most approachable albums yet.

Darnielle said his goal on this record was do the opposite of “All Hail West Texas.” He did that by ceding some of the spotlight to the band. It sounds great, but only Darnielle knows if this is the band’s new sound, or just a detour. — Michael Casey, Associated Press

On the instrumental album “She Said Mahalo,” Lee Oskar plays funk, reggae, a lullaby and more, all while using several harmonicas. The harp virtuoso known for being a founding member of the rock-funk band War is front and center in a mix of arrangements that includes guitar, winds, strings and percussion.

“She Said Mahalo,” serves up sunny music for mornings when words are too much to process.

“Morning Rush” pairs a caffeinated rhythm with two classic Japanese instruments, shakuhachi and shamisen. “Caribbean Love Song” achieves an island sensibility. On “Funky Rhetoric,” the tune’s infectious beat sends Oskar’s high-C harp soaring.

He saves the best for last — “One-World Fist,” a slice of a klezmer get-down

In the physical edition of “She Said Mahalo,” liner notes offer a narrative of each tune, along with Oskar’s paintings, making for an enhanced listening experience. — Steven Wine, Associated Press