However, the "Greatest Hits" format also exposes the holes in the band's armor. Often, these compilations skip over the contentious Load and Reload era, or cherry-pick tracks that best fit the established narrative, ignoring the bluesier, alternative direction the band took in the mid-90s. This editorial choice highlights the primary function of the compilation: it is not a historical document, but a curated experience designed to reinforce the band's status as the "Big Four" leaders.