The Smiths - Hang The DJ: The Very Best Of The Smiths [10/7] *

Artist:

Smiths (The)

See Also:

Morrissey

Description:

Though the Smiths have been compiled numerous times, 2008`s THE SOUND OF THE SMITHS is the first set to comprehensively survey the revered British college-rock band`s impressive 1983-87 catalogue. Beginning with the restless "Hand in Glove," and proceeding in chronological order to spotlight other classic tracks such as the epic "How Soon Is Now?" and the achingly melancholic "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me," the lovingly remastered SOUND easily reinforces the Smiths` status as one of the all-time-great U.K. pop/rock bands, adeptly showcasing Morrissey`s hyper-literate lyrics and emotive croon, as well as Johnny Marr`s awe-inspiring and dynamic guitar work. The anthology, which benefits from the input of both key members, also makes room for lesser-known album selections such as "Still Ill" and "Barbarism Begins at Home," making SOUND much more than a mere singles collection.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Hand In Glove
2. This Charming Man
3. What Difference Does It Make? [Peel Session Version]
4. Still Ill
5. Heaven Knows I`m Miserable Now
6. William, It Was Really Nothing
7. How Soon Is Now? [12 " Version]
8. Nowhere Fast
9. Shakespeare`s Sister
10. Barbarism Begins At Home [7" Version]
11. That Joke Isn`t Funny Anymore
12. Headmaster Ritual, The
13. Boy With The Thorn In His Side, The
14. Bigmouth Strikes Again
15. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
16. Panic
17. Ask
18. You Just Haven`t Earned It Yet Baby
19. Shoplifters Of The World Unite
20. Sheila Take A Bow
21. Girlfriend In A Coma
22. I Started Something I Couldn`t Finish
23. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

Album Information

Release Date:

11/11/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alternative

Label:

Sire Records (USA)

Catalog Number:

516015

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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