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Best...I

The Smiths · 1993

45 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · new wave · post-punk

A collection of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics that encapsulates 80s British indie charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic reflections on love
  • short bursts of lyrical wit
  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Best...I' is a compilation album marking a retrospective moment for The Smiths after their breakup in 1987. By this time, the band had left a profound impact on alternative music, and this album served as a gateway for new listeners to their influential sound. It features many of their most beloved tracks, showcasing the band's unique blend of wit and melancholy.
Stylistic neighbors
The Cure· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 This Charming Man 2:42
  • 2 William, It Was Really Nothing 2:09
  • 3 What Difference Does It Make? 3:51
  • 4 Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before 3:33
  • 5 Girlfriend in a Coma 2:04
  • 6 Half a Person 3:36
  • 7 Rubber Ring 3:49
  • 8 How Soon Is Now? 6:46
  • 9 Hand in Glove 3:25
  • 10 Shoplifters of the World Unite 2:59
  • 11 Sheila Take a Bow 2:42
  • 12 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 3:15
  • 13 Panic 2:20
  • 14 Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want 1:53

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