Another compilation of singles, B-sides, album tracks, and BBC Sessions this time assembled for the American market, Louder Than Bombs is a sizeable collection that boasts a wealth of brilliant material. It includes hits such as the irresistible “Ask,” the bouncing pop of “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby” and the sad “Unloveable.” With a solid collection of singles and a number of tracks virtually unavailable elsewhere, Louder Than Bombs is a necessary purchase for any Smiths fan.
Track list:
SIDE A:
Is It Really So Strange? (B-Side, John Peel Session)
Sheila Takes a Bow (Non-Album Single)
Shoplifters of the World Unite (Non-Album Single)
Sweet and Tender Hooligan (B-Side, John Peel Session)
Half a Person (B-Side)
London (B-Side)
Panic (Non-Album Single)
Girl Afraid (B-Side)
Shakespeare's Sister (Non-Album Single)
William, It Was Really Nothing (Non-Album Single)
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby (B-Side)
Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (Non-Album Single)
SIDE B:
Ask (Non-Album Single)
Golden Lights (B-Side)
Oscillate Wildly (B-Side)
These Things Take Time (B-Side)
Rubber Ring (B-Side)
Back to the Old House (B-Side)
Hand in Glove (Single Version)
Stretch Out and Wait (B-Side)
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want (B-Side)
This Night Has Opened My Eyes (John Peel Session)
Unloveable (B-Side)
Asleep (B-Side)