Is The Sound of The Smiths good?

Riffiter listeners rate The Sound of The Smiths 4.5/5 from 40 ratings.

What is the highest-rated track on The Sound of The Smiths?

Bigmouth Strikes Again, rated 4.8/5 by 20 listeners on Riffiter.

When was The Sound of The Smiths released?

The Sound of The Smiths was released in 2008.

How many tracks are on The Sound of The Smiths?

The Sound of The Smiths has 47 tracks, with a runtime of 162 minutes.

What genre is The Sound of The Smiths?

The Sound of The Smiths is catalogued under Alternative Rock, Rock, Pop.

What BPM is The Sound of The Smiths?

The Sound of The Smiths runs at a median tempo of 125 BPM across its tracks, most often in E major, measured from audio analysis.

What albums are similar to The Sound of The Smiths?

Listeners of The Sound of The Smiths also rate In Rainbows by Radiohead, Years of Refusal by Morrissey, Disintegration by The Cure.

Album · 2008

The Sound of The Smiths

by The Smiths

The Sound of The Smiths is a 2008 alternative rock album by The Smiths. It runs 47 tracks across 162 minutes. Riffiter listeners rate it 4.5/5 from 40 ratings.

Alternative Rock · Rock · Pop

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40 ratings: 91 /100
6 critics: 47
Tracks: 162 min
Runtime: 125 bpm
Tempo: E major
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The The Sound of The Smiths cover was photographed by Andy Catlin, Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery, Stephen Wright and Tom Sheehan and art-directed by [email protected]. Riffiter listeners rate it 5.0 out of 5 from 1 rating.

Photography: Andy Catlin, Kevin Cummins, Paul Slattery, Stephen Wright, Tom Sheehan
Art direction: [email protected]

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47 tracks · 162 min

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The Sound of the Smiths (2008 Remaster)Remaster · 2008 · 24 tracks
1. 1Is It Really so Strange? (John Peel session, 12/2/86)
2. 2Sheila Take a Bow (2011 Remaster)
3. 3Shoplifters of the World Unite (2011 Remaster)
4. 4Sweet and Tender Hooligan (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)
5. 5Half a Person (2011 Remaster)
6. 6London (2011 Remaster)
7. 7Panic (2011 Remaster)
8. 8Girl Afraid (2011 Remaster)
9. 9Shakespeare's Sister (2011 Remaster)
10. 10William, It Was Really Nothing (2011 Remaster)
11. 11You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
12. 12Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (2011 Remaster)
13. 13Ask (2011 Remaster)
14. 14Golden Lights (2011 Remaster)
15. 15Oscillate Wildly (2011 Remaster)
16. 16These Things Take Time (2011 Remaster)
17. 17Rubber Ring (2011 Remaster)
18. 18Back to the Old House (2011 Remaster)
19. 19Hand in Glove (2011 Remaster)
20. 20Stretch out and Wait (2011 Remaster)
21. 21Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want (2011 Remaster)
22. 22This Night Has Opened My Eyes (2011 Remaster)
23. 23Unloveable (2011 Remaster)
24. 24Asleep (2011 Remaster)

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According to Riffiter listeners, the best track on The Sound of The Smiths is Bigmouth Strikes Again — rated 4.8/5 by 20 listeners.

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The Sound of The Smiths is a Smiths compilation released on 10 November 2008. It is available as both single and double disc editions. Morrissey is credited with having coined the compilation's title, while Johnny Marr was involved in the project's mastering. Early promotional material for the album originally saw it entitled Hang the DJ: The Very Best of the Smiths, but this was changed for the final release. The album charted No. 21 in the UK Album Charts and No. 98 on the Billboard Album Charts. The pictures on the covers of the original and deluxe editions were taken by Tom Sheehan. It’s the only album featuring the band members on the artwork.

In brief

Is The Sound of The Smiths good?: Riffiter listeners rate The Sound of The Smiths 4.5/5 from 40 ratings.
What is the highest-rated track on The Sound of The Smiths?: Bigmouth Strikes Again, rated 4.8/5 by 20 listeners on Riffiter.
When was The Sound of The Smiths released?: The Sound of The Smiths was released in 2008.
How many tracks are on The Sound of The Smiths?: The Sound of The Smiths has 47 tracks, with a runtime of 162 minutes.
What genre is The Sound of The Smiths?: The Sound of The Smiths is catalogued under Alternative Rock, Rock, Pop.
What BPM is The Sound of The Smiths?: The Sound of The Smiths runs at a median tempo of 125 BPM across its tracks, most often in E major, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to The Sound of The Smiths?: Listeners of The Sound of The Smiths also rate In Rainbows by Radiohead, Years of Refusal by Morrissey, Disintegration by The Cure.