The World Won't Listen
The Smiths · 1987
59 min · 18 tracks · indie rock · new wave · post-punk
A bittersweet tapestry of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics that captures the essence of 80s British indie rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- bittersweet reflections on love dynamic peaks of emotional intensity for late-night introspection
- Context
- Released in January 1987, 'The World Won't Listen' is a compilation album that showcases The Smiths at their commercial peak, following their previous album 'The Queen Is Dead'. This collection features some of their most iconic tracks and serves as a retrospective of the band's work leading up to their eventual breakup later that year, encapsulating the band's unique blend of sardonic wit and poignant emotion.
- If you like
- indie rock, new wave, post-punk
The World Won't Listen is an album by The Smiths, released in 1987. A bittersweet tapestry of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics that captures the essence of 80s British indie rock. This album is notable for its critical acclaim, often regarded as one of the defining works of 1980s alternative music. It reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has influenced countless artists within the indie and alternative scenes, cementing The Smiths' legacy in music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The World Won't Listen sound like?
A bittersweet tapestry of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics that captures the essence of 80s British indie rock. Rooted in indie rock and new wave.
What makes The World Won't Listen by The Smiths notable?
This album is notable for its critical acclaim, often regarded as one of the defining works of 1980s alternative music. It reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and has influenced countless artists within the indie and alternative scenes, cementing The Smiths' legacy in music history. Released in January 1987, 'The World Won't Listen' is a compilation album that showcases The Smiths at their commercial peak, following their previous album 'The Queen Is Dead'. This collection features some of their most iconic tracks and serves as a retrospective of the band's work leading up to their eventual breakup later that year, encapsulating the band's unique blend of sardonic wit and poignant emotion.
Who is The World Won't Listen for?
The World Won't Listen works well if you're into bittersweet reflections on love, dynamic peaks of emotional intensity and for late-night introspection.
How many songs are on The World Won't Listen?
The World Won't Listen has 18 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Panic Standout 2:21
- 2 Ask 3:15
- 3 London 2:07
- 4 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:13
- 5 Shakespeare’s Sister 2:08
- 6 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out Standout 4:05
- 7 Shoplifters of the World Unite Standout 2:58
- 8 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 3:16
- 9 Money Changes Everything 4:43
- 10 Asleep 4:10
- 11 Unloveable 3:56
- 12 Half a Person 3:36
- 13 Stretch Out and Wait 2:45
- 14 That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 3:49
- 15 Oscillate Wildly 3:26
- 16 You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby 3:32
- 17 Rubber Ring 3:48
- 18 Golden Lights 2:40
Release Date
January 1, 1987
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
59 min 55 sec
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