The Smiths - Louder Than Bombs

180-gram gatefold double LP

24 tracks including "Is It Really So Strange," "London" and "Half A Person"

Digitally remastered edition of this 1987 compilation from the legendary British quartet. One can only imagine how infuriated Smiths fans in the States were when they bought their expensive import copy of The World Won't Listen at the end of February 1987, only for an approximate American equivalent to emerge only just over a month later. (It hit record store shelves on March 30.)

Mind you, the track listing wasn't exactly identical, but there was certainly plenty of duplication to be had, which would rankle any fan. That said, it's pretty easy to argue that Louder Than Bombs is the superior compilation, given that it features such classic tracks as "Sheila Take a Bow," "Shoplifters of the World Unite," "Panic," "Ask," and many, many more. Heaven knows you won't be miserable about the contents if you're a Smiths fan.

Side 1

Is It Really So Strange?

Sheila Take A Bow

Shoplifters Of The World Unite

Sweet And Tender Hooligan

Half A Person

London

Side 2

Panic

Girl Afraid

Shakespeare's Sister

William, It Was Really Nothing

You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby

Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now

Side 3

Ask

Golden Lights

Oscillate Wildly

These Things Take Time

Rubber Ring

Back To The Old House

Side 4

Hand In Glove

Stretch Out And Wait

Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want

This Night Has Opened My Eyes

Unloveable

Asleep

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