Louder Than Bombs [Vinyl]

LOUDER THAN BOMBS contains 24 songs, including 12 from the UK compilation of B-sides and singles THE WORLD WON'T LISTEN. Compiled mostly from tracks on the two UK releases HATFUL OF HOLLOW and THE WORLD WON'T LISTEN, LOUDER THAN BOMBS is one of the best examples of the recorded genius of the Smiths. While the band's album releases were always anxiously awaited and well received, their most enduring gems could often be found on their singles. The Smiths took full advantage of the then-popular 12" single format, usually including non-album tracks on their B-sides, and this 24 track includes the most interesting examples of these. Numerous standout moments include "Ask," "Half A Person," "Shoplifters of the World Unite," "Panic," "William It Was Really Nothing," "Sheila Take A Bow," and "Stretch Out and Wait." An essential addition to any Smiths completist's collection.

Disc 1 -
1 Is It Really So Strange? (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)
2 Sheila Take a Bow (2011 Remastered Version)
3 Shoplifters of the World Unite (2011 Remastered Version)
4 Sweet and Tender Hooligan (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)
5 Half a Person
6 London (2011 Remastered Version)
- Disc 2 -
1 Panic (2011 Remastered Version)
2 Girl Afraid (2011 Remastered Version)
3 Shakespeare's Sister (2011 Remastered Version)
4 William, It Was Really Nothing (2011 Remastered Version)
5 You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby (Us Mix)
6 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (2011 Remastered Version)
- Disc 3 -
1 Ask (2011 Remastered Version)
2 Golden Lights (2011 Remastered Version)
3 Oscillate Wildly (2011 Remastered Version)
4 These Things Take Time (2011 Remastered Version)
5 Rubber Ring (2011 Remastered Version)
6 Back to the Old House (2011 Remastered Version)
- Disc 4 -
1 Hand in Glove (2011 Remastered Version)
2 Stretch Out and Wait (2011 Remastered Original Version)
3 Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (2011 Remastered Version)
4 This Night Has Opened My Eyes (2011 Remastered Version)
5 Unloveable (2011 Remastered Version)
6 Asleep (2011 Remastered Version)