Hatful of Hollow

by The Smiths

Hatful of Hollow cover art

'Hatful of Hollow' is a compilation that captures The Smiths' formative energy through a collection of BBC radio sessions and non-album singles. The session recordings present rawer, more immediate versions of early songs, often seen as definitive takes that showcase the tight interplay of the rhythm section and Morrissey's articulate wit. This collection juxtaposes the band's signature jangly guitar pop against Johnny Marr's landmark production on the tremolo-heavy track "How Soon Is Now?", cementing the album's status as an essential document of the band's initial years.

Genres

  • Jangle Pop
  • Indie Pop

Tracklist

  1. William, It Was Really Nothing
  2. What Difference Does It Make? - John Peel Session 18/05/83
  3. These Things Take Time - David Jensen Session 26/06/83
  4. This Charming Man - John Peel Session 14/09/83
  5. How Soon Is Now?
  6. Handsome Devil - John Peel Session 18/05/83
  7. Hand in Glove
  8. Still Ill - John Peel Session 14/09/83
  9. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
  10. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
  11. You've Got Everything Now - David Jensen Session 26/06/83
  12. Accept Yourself - David Jensen Session 25/08/83
  13. Girl Afraid
  14. Back to the Old House - John Peel Session 14/09/83
  15. Reel Around the Fountain - John Peel Session 18/05/83
  16. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want