The Smiths - The Sound of the Smiths: The Very Best of the Smiths
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Music CD Cover Artist: The Smiths Edition: Music CD Audio: English (Unknown) Format: Original recording remastered CD Release Date: 2008-11-11 Music Label: Rhino Soundtracks: Music CD 1
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Free Music Notes for The Sound of the Smiths: The Very Best of the Smiths Album
Free Music Review: Another reminder that a box set is overdue
Hit: 3 Stars
Is this the best 2-disc Smiths compilation available? Yes, but the fact that REEL AROUND THE FOUNTAIN is not included is reason enough to avoid purchasing this package. The 2-disc THE BEST OF THE SMITHS has been much-maligned - and rightfully so - but at least it contains this essential song, not to mention one or two others missing from this collection.
A box set for this seminal band is long overdue. Rhino or Sire ought to look at the terrific example set by Polydor when they put together the PEEL SLOWLY AND SEE box for the Velvet Underground, a group that has a similarly sized discography to The Smiths. That package successfully presented the original albums alongside demos and unreleased tracks. The Smiths are equally deserving of such a comprehensive set and until they receive such, I'll hang on to THE BEST OF THE SMITHS, warts and all.