The Smiths - ...Best II

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The group consisted of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce. Critics have called them one of the most important bands to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. In 2002, the NME named the Smiths "the artist to have had the most influence on the NME". In 2003, all four of their albums appeared on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". Johnny Marr left July 30, 1987, and the band broke up later that year due to internal tensions, and have since turned down several offers to reunite. Andy Rourke died from pancreatic cancer on May 19th, 2023. Final lineup: Morrissey – lead vocals, percussion (1982–1987) Mike Joyce – drums (1982–1987) Andy Rourke – bass (1982–1986, 1986-1987) Ivor Perry – guitars (1987) Former members Johnny Marr – guitars, piano, keyboards, harmonica (1982–1987) Steven Pomfret – guitars (1982) Dale Hibbert – bass (1982) James Maker – dancing, maracas, backing vocals (1982–1983) Craig Gannon – bass (1986), guitars (1986) Session and touring members: Simon Wolstencroft – drums (1982) Guy Pratt – bass (1986)

Released: 2026-07-24

Label: WEA, WEA

Country: Worldwide

Tracklist

A1	The Boy With The Thorn In His Side	3:16
A2	The Headmaster Ritual	4:52
A3	Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now	3:34
A4	Ask	3:15
A5	Oscillate Wildly	3:26
A6	Nowhere Fast	2:35
A7	Still Ill	3:20
B1	Bigmouth Strikes Again	3:14
B2	That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore	4:57
B3	Shakespeare's Sister	2:08
B4	Girl Afraid	2:46
B5	Reel Around The Fountain	5:56
B6	Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me	5:02
B7	There Is A Light That Never Goes Out	4:02