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Strangeways, Here We Come

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"Strangeways, Here We Come" is the fourth and final studio album by the English rock band the Smiths, released on Rough Trade Records in 1987. The album was co-produced by the band's lead vocalist, Morrissey, and guitarist Johnny Marr. It features a more prominent use of piano and synthesizer compared to their earlier works, with notable tracks including "Girlfriend in a Coma" and "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me." The record was released shortly after the group announced their breakup.

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Is Strangeways, Here We Come the last Smiths album?

Yes, Strangeways, Here We Come is the fourth and final studio album by the Smiths, released in 1987 by Rough Trade Records. The band had already effectively split by the time the album was released, making it their swansong and adding to its reputation among fans.

Did the Smiths tour to support Strangeways, Here We Come?

No, the Smiths did not tour behind Strangeways, Here We Come because the band had broken up before the album's release. The split, driven largely by tensions between Morrissey and Johnny Marr, meant the band never performed the Strangeways material live as a group.

Who produced Strangeways, Here We Come by the Smiths?

Strangeways, Here We Come was produced by the Smiths themselves with longtime collaborator Stephen Street, who had also worked on their previous albums including The Queen Is Dead. Stephen Street's engineering and production work was central to the band's recorded sound in their later years.

What are the standout songs on Strangeways, Here We Come?

Key tracks include 'Girlfriend in a Coma,' which was one of the album's singles, 'Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me,' and 'Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before.' The album is noted for its more expansive arrangements, including string sections and piano, compared to the band's earlier, leaner records.

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