Softpack CD reissue of the digitally remastered 2008 collection of the influential Manchester group fronted by singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. The Smiths formed in Manchester in 1982 and quickly became the quintessential British indie rock band of their time. Fueled by the collaboration between singer and lyricist Morrissey and lead guitarist and co-composer Johnny Marr, their sound had a literary and musical depth that was complex, emotional and often controversial, yet resonated with The Smiths' unique take on timeless melodic pop sensibilities. Their rise also marked a break from the synth pop and post-punk that had defined British music. 23 tracks including "Hand in Glove", "Girlfriend in a Coma", "This Charming Man", "How Soon Is Now" ' and many more.

Track List

1. Hand in Glove (3:17)
2. This Charming Man (2:41)
3. What Difference Does It Make (Peel Session Version) (3:12)
4. Still Ill (3:20)
5. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (3:34)
6. William It Was Really Nothing (2:10)
7. How Soon Is Now (12" Version) (6:45)
8. Nowhere Fast (2:36)
9. Shakespeare's Sister (2:08)
10. Barbarism Begins at Home (7" Version) (3:49)
11. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (3:51)
12. The Headmaster Ritual (4:51)
13. The Boy with the Thorn in His Side (3:15)
14. Bigmouth Strikes Again (3:12)
15. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (4:03)
16. Panic (2:19)
17. Ask (3:14)
18. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet Baby (3:33)
19. Shoplifters of the World Unite (2:56)
20. Sheila Take a Bow (2:41)
21. Girlfriend in a Coma (2:02)
22. I Started Something I Couldn't Finish (3:47)
23. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me (3:09)