Complete
The Smiths · 2011
332 min · 89 tracks · indie rock
A sprawling collection of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics, capturing the essence of British indie rock in the '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Charming Man — The track's infectious guitar riff and clever lyrics epitomize the band's early sound and set the tone for their distinctive style.
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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out — This song combines haunting melodies with poignant lyrics, reflecting themes of longing and existential despair that resonate throughout The Smiths' catalog.
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How Soon Is Now? — With its iconic slide guitar and introspective lyrics, this track explores themes of isolation and desire, showcasing the band's unique blend of melancholy and beauty.
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Meat Is Murder — As both a political statement and a musical exploration, this track exemplifies The Smiths’ ability to weave social commentary into compelling music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long reflective listening sessions
- nostalgic moments of longing
- cathartic sing-along experiences
- quirky lyrical storytelling
- melancholic tunes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- want straightforward anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Compilation of existing material, not a primary entry or breakthrough.
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Complete is a comprehensive anthology that encapsulates The Smiths' influential career from their formation in 1982 until their breakup in 1987. This collection showcases their evolution from underground darlings to one of the defining bands of the post-punk era, while also highlighting their lasting impact on alternative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Know It’s Over
The final verses shift from a narrative perspective to a haunting self-reflection, revealing deep vulnerability and resignation amidst the emotional turmoil.
This transition captures an intensifying sense of despair that underscores the entire song, marking it as one of the most poignant moments in The Smiths' discography.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Reel Around the Fountain 5:57
- 2 You’ve Got Everything Now 3:59
- 3 Miserable Lie 4:27
- 4 Pretty Girls Make Graves 3:43
- 5 The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 4:38
- 6 This Charming Man 2:43
- 7 Still Ill 3:20
- 8 Hand in Glove 3:22
- 9 What Difference Does It Make? 3:49
- 10 I Don’t Owe You Anything 4:04
- 11 Suffer Little Children 5:30
Disc 2
- 1 The Headmaster Ritual 4:53
- 2 Rusholme Ruffians 4:20
- 3 I Want the One I Can’t Have 3:13
- 4 What She Said 2:42
- 5 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 4:57
- 6 Nowhere Fast 2:36
- 7 Well I Wonder 4:00
- 8 Barbarism Begins at Home 6:53
- 9 Meat Is Murder 6:12
Disc 3
- 1 The Queen Is Dead 6:25
- 2 Frankly, Mr. Shankly 2:19
- 3 I Know It’s Over 5:49
- 4 Never Had No One Ever 3:37
- 5 Cemetry Gates 2:41
- 8 Vicar in a Tutu 2:23
- 10 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 3:17
Disc 4
- 1 A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours 3:01
- 2 I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish 3:47
- 3 Death of a Disco Dancer 5:26
- 4 Girlfriend in a Coma 2:02
- 5 Stop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One Before 3:35
- 6 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 5:06
- 7 Unhappy Birthday 2:45
- 8 Paint a Vulgar Picture 5:35
- 9 Death at One’s Elbow 2:01
- 10 I Won’t Share You 2:51
Disc 5
- 1 The Queen Is Dead 4:15
- 2 Panic 3:07
- 3 Vicar in a Tutu 2:32
- 4 Ask 3:22
- 5 His Latest Flame / Rusholme Ruffians (Medley) 3:55
- 6 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:48
- 7 Rubber Ring / What She Said 3:49
- 8 Is It Really So Strange? 3:37
- 9 Cemetry Gates 2:51
- 10 London 2:38
- 11 I Know It’s Over 7:46
- 12 The Draize Train 4:27
- 13 Still Ill 4:10
- 14 Bigmouth Strikes Again 5:54
Disc 6
- 2 What Difference Does It Make? 3:13
- 3 These Things Take Time 2:33
- 4 This Charming Man 2:45
- 5 How Soon Is Now? 6:47
- 6 Handsome Devil 2:44
- 8 Still Ill 3:34
- 11 You’ve Got Everything Now 4:13
- 12 Accept Yourself 4:03
- 15 Reel Around the Fountain 5:51
Disc 7
- 4 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13
- 6 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 4:04
- 8 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:18
- 9 Money Changes Everything 4:41
- 14 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 3:48
Disc 8
- 1 Is It Really So Strange? 3:06
- 2 Sheila Take a Bow 2:42
- 3 Shoplifters of the World Unite 2:59
- 4 Sweet and Tender Hooligan 3:36
- 5 Half a Person 3:37
- 6 London 2:06
- 7 Panic 2:21
- 8 Girl Afraid 2:46
- 9 Shakespeare’s Sister 2:09
- 10 William, It Was Really Nothing 2:10
- 11 You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby 3:34
- 12 Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now 3:36
- 13 Ask 3:17
- 14 Golden Lights 2:41
- 15 Oscillate Wildly 3:27
- 16 These Things Take Time 2:23
- 17 Rubber Ring 3:49
- 18 Back to the Old House 3:04
- 19 Hand in Glove 3:17
- 20 Stretch Out and Wait 2:39
- 21 Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want 1:52
- 22 This Night Has Opened My Eyes 3:41
- 23 Unloveable 3:56
- 24 Asleep 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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