The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs

Artist:

Smiths (The)

See Also:

Morrissey

Description:

The Smiths: Stephen Patrick Morrissey (vocals); Johnny Marr (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, piano, harmonium); Andy Rourke (cello, bass); Mike Joyce (drums).
Additional personnel: Craig Gannon (guitar); Kristy MacColl (background vocals).
Producers: The Smiths, Stephen Street, John Porter, Roger Pusey.
LOUDER THAN BOMBS contains 24 songs, including 12 from the UK compilation of B-sides and singles THE WORLD WON`T LISTEN.
2 LPs on 1 CD.
Compiled mostly from tracks on the two UK releases HATFUL OF HOLLOW and THE WORLD WON`T LISTEN, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is one of the best examples of the recorded genius of the Smiths. While the band`s album releases were always anxiously awaited and well received, their most enduring gems could often be found on their singles.
The Smiths took full advantage of the then-popular 12" single format, usually including non-album tracks on their B-sides, and this 24 track CD includes the most interesting examples of these. Numerous standout moments include "Ask," "Half A Person," "Shoplifters of the World Unite," "Panic," "William It Was Really Nothing," "Sheila Take A Bow," and "Stretch Out and Wait." An essential addition to any Smiths completist`s collection.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Is It Really So Strange?
2. Sheila Take a Bow
3. Shoplifters of the World Unite
4. Sweet and Tender Hooligan
5. Half a Person
6. London
7. Panic
8. Girl Afraid
9. Shakespeare`s Sister
10. William, It Was Really Nothing
11. You Just Haven`t Earned It Yet Baby
12. Heaven Knows I`m Miserable Now
13. Ask
14. Golden Lights
15. Oscillate Wildly
16. These Things Take Time
17. Rubber Ring
18. Back to the Old House
19. Hand in Glove
20. Stretch Out and Wait
21. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
22. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
23. Unloveable
24. Asleep

Album Information

Release Date:

07/07/1987

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

New Wave

Label:

Sire Records (USA)

Catalog Number:

25569

Original Release Year:

1987

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

73 : 42

Guest Artist:

Kirsty MacColl

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