The Sound Of The Smiths - The Smiths
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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19

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  1. Xavygravy
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    First of all, I highly recommend you get the Deluxe Edition. With the deluxe edition you'll have access to another CD worth of brilliant music. This is a must-have album for anyone new to The Smiths, or anyone who wants all of their best songs in one compliation album.

    Go have a listen to these tracks if you've never heard of The Smiths: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, William It Wa    s Really Nothing, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, This Charming Man, How Soon Is Now?, Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want… Expand
  2. jyo_tirmaya
    Mar 27, 2011
    9
    Depending on how many of the proper albums you have, as Pitchfork has said, depends on how much you will welcome the first disc. I counted 12 songs out of the remainder (around 24 songs on Disc 1) that I did NOT have so that was a plus. And in the second disc, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were another 13 or 14 songs (also about 24 songs) which I did not have, and which were live or b-sides I never heard before after all of these years. There is no need for me to tell you how great the music is -- it's the Smiths! It's a great collection for both newcomers and long-time fans. This was obviously a labor of love for Morrissey and Marr who produced it. And the pics of the band are very generous and great to have. Originally, I didn't buy this item because of the expensive (for me) price, but today I found a used copy for $15.99 so good on me!

    Love you Estephan y Johnny! Mucho love for the Smiths!    … Expand

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Metascore
88 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Drowned In Sound
    40
    So yadda yadda yadda, a best of isn't as worthwhile as a group's actual albums, what a shocker.
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  2. Pitchfork
    75
    The first disc is fine, containing most of the band's singles and a few key album tracks. The second is messier.
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  3. Prefix Magazine
    95
    It proves that with the same attention, wit, grace and intellect that these musicians gave to their songwriting, they can indeed construct a retrospective that not only reflects the brilliance of their band but heightens and intensifies it as well.
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