Singles
The Smiths · 1995
62 min · 18 tracks · indie rock · new wave · post-punk
A nostalgic journey through jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics, encapsulating the essence of 80s indie rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- short bursts of emotional depth
- for sing-alongs
- late-night contemplative listening
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike melancholic themes
- prefer long, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Singles' serves as a compilation of The Smiths' celebrated tracks from their active years between 1982 and 1987, capturing their significant impact on the indie and alternative music scenes. This album arrived after the band's disbandment in 1987, showcasing their enduring legacy and influence on subsequent artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hand in Glove 3:24
- 2 This Charming Man 2:43
- 3 What Difference Does It Make? 3:51
- 4 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 3:34
- 5 William, It Was Really Nothing 2:11
- 6 How Soon Is Now? 6:45
- 7 Shakespeare's Sister 2:08
- 8 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore 4:55
- 9 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:16
- 10 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13
- 11 Panic 2:20
- 12 Ask 3:12
- 13 Shoplifters of the World Unite 2:58
- 14 Sheila Take a Bow 2:42
- 15 Girlfriend in a Coma 2:03
- 16 I Started Something I Couldn't Finish 3:47
- 17 Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 5:04
- 18 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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