The Sound of The Smiths

The Smiths

The Sound of The Smiths

RELEASED: November 10, 2008
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Hand in Glove 3:17 2. This Charming Man 2:43 3. What Difference Does It Make? (Peel sessions version) 3:13 4. Still Ill 3:22 5. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now 3:35 6. William, It Was Really Nothing 2:12 7. How Soon Is Now? (12″ version) 6:47 8. Nowhere Fast 2:38 9. Shakespeare’s Sister 2:09 10. Barbarism Begins at Home (7″ version) 3:51 11. That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 3:52 12. The Headmaster Ritual 4:54 13. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:18 14. Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:14 15. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 4:05 16. Panic 2:20 17. Ask 3:17 18. You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby 3:34 19. Shoplifters of the World Unite 2:58 20. Sheila Take a Bow 2:42 21. Girlfriend in a Coma 2:03 22. I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish 3:48 23. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 3:11
The Sound of The Smiths is a compilation album by the English rock band The Smiths, released in 1984. It features some of the band's most iconic tracks, showcasing their jangly guitar sound and Morrissey's distinctive vocal style. The album encapsulates the band's influence on the indie and alternative rock scenes, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire artists today. Thematically, it explores topics of love, alienation, and the complexities of human emotion, making it a resonant piece for fans and critics alike.