Louder Than Bombs

by The Smiths

Louder Than Bombs cover art

Released primarily for the American market, 'Louder Than Bombs' is a sprawling, essential compilation of The Smiths' singles, b-sides, and BBC sessions. The collection flawlessly showcases Johnny Marr's intricate jangle-pop guitar orchestrations and Morrissey's uniquely literate, self-deprecating wit. It remains an indispensable overview of the band's unparalleled songwriting consistency outside of their core studio albums.

Genres

  • Indie Pop
  • Jangle Pop

Tracklist

  1. Is It Really so Strange? - John Peel session, 12/2/86
  2. Sheila Take a Bow
  3. Shoplifters of the World Unite
  4. Sweet and Tender Hooligan - John Peel Session, 12/2/86
  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