...Best II
52 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · new wave · post-punk
Melodic jangle pop intertwined with melancholic lyrics, creating a sound both uplifting and introspective.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics
- for afternoon daydreaming
- cathartic sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer high-energy party tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, ...Best II is a compilation album that showcases The Smiths' influential work from the 1980s. This album came after the band's breakup in 1987, highlighting their enduring legacy and impact on alternative music. It features tracks from their previous albums, emphasizing their unique blend of indie rock and post-punk aesthetics during their peak years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:16
- 2 The Headmaster Ritual 4:48
- 3 Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now 3:33
- 4 Ask 3:11
- 5 Oscillate Wildly 3:24
- 6 Nowhere Fast 2:36
- 7 Still Ill 3:23
- 8 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13
- 9 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 4:54
- 10 Shakespeare’s Sister 2:08
- 11 Girl Afraid 2:48
- 12 Reel Around the Fountain 5:57
- 13 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 5:03
- 14 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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