Title: an unusual collection
Review: If you're already a Smiths fan, you should get this album, although there are many songs that appear as the same version on the indespensible singles collection, Louder Than Bombs. Because of its' eclectic nature, I would advise newcomers to get LTB. The BBC Radio tracks are a mixed blessing; all of them would be interesting to hear for fans, but some are definitely better than others. Examples: gorgeous acoustic version of "Back To The Old House," the otherwise unavailable "Handsome Devil," and a version of "Still Ill" with a very fun harmonica intro/outro. However, the BBC takes of "What Difference" and "Reel Around The Fountain" leave much to be desired. The crowning moment of this compilation is clearly "Accept Yourself," an otherwise unavailable studio track that represents all that is brilliant about the Smiths musically and lyrically. Recommended for the already fanatical convert.
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