Although released just before the band's 20th anniversary, Smash Hits, Vol. 1 focuses on moe.'s early days, taking most of its material from the band's first three albums. Latter-day records like Dither, Wormwood, and The Conch all get one song apiece, and some albums are left out altogether, including Tin Cans & Car Tires and the band's 2002 holiday record.