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The Smiths – Singles is a collection of singles from the influential British indie rock band. It compiles every A-side release spanning their active years in the 1980s. This album showcases Morrissey and Johnny Marr’s distinctive songwriting style, characterized by melancholic lyrics and shimmering guitar work. It’s particularly appealing to fans of jangle-pop and those interested in 90s alternative music.
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The Smiths - Singles ranks #66 of 306 in the Compilation Album ranking, behind O Brother, Where Art Thou? Music from the Motion Picture, ahead of Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More.
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Which Smiths singles are included on Singles?
The compilation includes signature A-sides such as "This Charming Man," "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now," "How Soon Is Now?" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again." It follows the band's singles from its early Rough Trade releases through material issued around the end of its 1980s run.
Does Singles contain "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out"?
Yes, later editions of the compilation include "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," one of the best-known songs from The Queen Is Dead. The song became a UK single only after The Smiths had broken up.
Is Singles a studio album or a greatest-hits collection?
Singles is a compilation rather than one of The Smiths' four studio albums. It is organized around A-sides, so it differs from broader collections such as The Sound of The Smiths and Louder Than Bombs.
Is Singles a good introduction to Morrissey and Johnny Marr's work together?
It provides a concise survey of Morrissey's lyrics, Johnny Marr's guitar writing, and the rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Listeners who want the original album context should continue with The Smiths, Meat Is Murder, The Queen Is Dead and Strangeways, Here We Come.
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