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The essential The Smiths records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1The Queen Is DeadThe SmithsStart here
The Queen Is Dead
Morrissey's wit and Marr's chiming guitars at their combined peak, swinging from biting satire to aching tenderness. Widely held to be their masterpiece and a cornerstone of British indie. Funny, sad and gorgeous.
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2The SmithsThe SmithsClassic
The Smiths
A jangly, literate debut that announced a singular partnership. Sharp and beloved. A British landmark.
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3Strangeways, Here We ComeThe SmithsClassic
Strangeways, Here We Come
Their lush, ambitious final album, the band's own favourite. Tuneful and bittersweet. A strong farewell.
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4Meat Is MurderThe SmithsDeep cut
Meat Is Murder
A sharper, more political peak of Marr's guitars and Morrissey's wit. Bold and beloved. A fan favourite.
Essential The Smiths tracks
- There Is a Light That Never Goes Out from The Queen Is Dead · on Best Songs of the 1980s, Best Indie & Alternative Songs of All Time
Tracks we've featured in our best-of lists — tap a title to find it on Amazon Music.