The World Won't Listen

by The Smiths

The World Won't Listen cover art

Intended primarily for the UK market as a follow-up to 'Hatful of Hollow', 'The World Won't Listen' gathers The Smiths' brilliant mid-career singles, B-sides, and aborted album sessions. The collection captures Johnny Marr pushing his intricate guitar work toward heavier, increasingly orchestral textures while Morrissey's cynical lyricism reaches its peak. Though structurally similar to the subsequent US compilation 'Louder Than Bombs', it features unique alternative takes of several key tracks.

Genres

  • Jangle Pop
  • Indie Pop

Tracklist

  1. Panic
  2. Ask
  3. London
  4. Bigmouth Strikes Again
  5. Shakespeare's Sister
  6. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
  7. Shoplifters Of The World Unite
  8. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
  9. Asleep
  10. Unloveable
  11. Half A Person
  12. Stretch Out And Wait
  13. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
  14. Oscillate Wildly
  15. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
  16. Rubber Ring