Album
Louder Than Bombs
1987 · Rock
61 collectors on Gatefold own this
Louder Than Bombs is an Alt/Indie album by The Smiths, originally released in 1987. On Gatefold: 97 pressings tracked, owned by 61 collectors.
About
Originally issued in the U.S. market in 1987 as a compilation of singles, b-sides, BBC sessions, and random album tracks, <i>Louder Than Bombs</i> proved to be the band's defining release for many stateside Smiths fans. The group's studio albums stretched out their approach, while the singles were guitarist Johnny Marr's métier. The band has since issued far too many collections of singles and greatest hits. As great as those are, <i>Louder Than Bombs</i> has an artistic sweep that's irresistible. Morrissey's lyrical acumen is never better targeted than during "Shoplifters of the World Unite," "Half a Person," "Panic," "William, It Was Really Nothing," "Ask," and the powerfully compact "These Things Take Time." The band's brilliance can't be overstated, and the pacing throughout is superb. The Smiths' ability to rock, reflect, and ache is second to none. This album is an embarrassment of riches, really, and along with <i>Hatful of Hollow</i> and the band's debut album ranks as a perfect look at the best rock 'n' roll band of the '80s.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Is It Really So Strange?3:02
- A2Sheila Take A Bow2:41
- A3Shoplifters Of The World Unite2:57
- A4Sweet And Tender Hooligan3:33
- A5Half A Person3:35
- A6London2:06
Side B
- B1Panic2:17
- B2Girl Afraid2:48
- B3Shakespeare's Sister2:08
- B4William, It Was Really Nothing2:10
- B5You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby3:21
- B6Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now3:34
Side C
- C1Ask3:15
- C2Golden Lights2:38
- C3Oscillate Wildly3:26
- C4These Things Take Time2:21
- C5Rubber Ring3:46
- C6Back To The Old House3:04
Side D
- D1Hand In Glove3:10
- D2Stretch Out And Wait2:37
- D3Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want1:50
- D4This Night Has Opened My Eyes3:40
- D5Unloveable3:55
- D6Asleep4:16
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Alternative Rock
- jangly
- wistful
- bohemian
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Andy RourkeBASS , CELLO BASS GUITAR BASS GUITAR , CELLO
- Johnny MarrGUITAR GUITAR , PIANO, HARMONICA , MANDOLIN , HARMONICA, HARMONIUM GUITAR , PIANO, MANDOLIN , HARMONICA, HARMONIUM
- Mike JoyceDRUMS DRUMS, CELLO
- MorrisseyVOCALS
- Craig GannonGUITAR
- Kirsty MacCollVOCALS
61 collectors on Gatefold own this · 97 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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