I can't say that I agree with most of the choices but I can see why U2 would be on the list as a lot of U2 songs due touch that certain inner chord. I was surprised that James Blunt was on the list 'cause that song isn't the greatest, but that is just my personal belief anyway.
I will be honest in saying that I won't be running out to the record stores anytime soon to be purchasing the new best of as there are other CD's on my "wishlist" this year, however, it will still be interesting to see the final product none the less. I am all up for a live album.