Louder Than Bombs
| THE SMITHS Compilation Album | |
|---|---|
| Name | Louder Than Bombs |
| Release | 30 March 1987 |
| Total Length | 72:44 |
| Recorded | 1983-1986 |
| Writer/composer | Morrissey/Marr Twinkle |
| Producer | Morrissey Johnny Marr John Porter Stephen Street The Smiths Roger Pusey |
| Publisher | Rough Trade Records (UK) Sire Records (US) |
| Format(s) | Vinyl, CD |
| Chart position | UK #38 US #62 |
| Compilation Album chronology | |
| The World Won't Listen ← Louder Than Bombs → Best...I
| |
Information
Louder Than Bombs is a compilation album by The Smiths, originally released in the US, then later in the same year in the UK.
It is similar in content to The World Won't Listen, containing singles, B-sides and session recordings.
The cover photograph is of Shelagh Delaney.
Recording
Release
Track list
1. Is It Really So Strange? (John Peel Session, 2 Dec 86) – 3:04
2. Sheila Take A Bow – 2:41
3. Shoplifters Of The World Unite – 2:57
4. Sweet And Tender Hooligan (John Peel session, 2 Dec 86) – 3:35
5. Half A Person – 3:36
6. London – 2:07
7. Panic – 2:20
8. Girl Afraid – 2:48
9. Shakespeare's Sister – 2:09
10. William, It Was Really Nothing – 2:11
11. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby (US mix) – 3:23
12. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now – 3:34
13. Ask – 3:18
14. Golden Lights – 2:39
15. Oscillate Wildly – 3:27
16. These Things Take Time – 2:23
17. Rubber Ring – 3:48
18. Back To The Old House – 3:05
19. Hand In Glove (single version) – 3:13
20. Stretch Out And Wait (original version) – 2:38
21. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want – 1:52
22. This Night Has Opened My Eyes (John Peel session, 14 Sept 83) – 3:40
23. Unloveable – 3:55
24. Asleep – 4:11
CD Edition
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Vinyl
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Side B
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Personnel
- Morrissey - Vocals
- Johnny Marr - Guitars, harmonium, synthesized string instruments and flute arrangements
- Andy Rourke - Bass guitar
- Mike Joyce - Drums
- Producer - Morrissey
- Producer - Johnny Marr
- Engineer - Stephen Street
- Engineer - John Porter