Hatful of Hollow

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'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.