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Title: The Smiths at Their Best
Review: Some CD's take on a life of their own, and this CD is one of them. It is as close to perfect as any piece of music can get. Strong tracks, great singing--the entire package. The driven title track that opens the CD sets the standard, and everything meets the mark. How can anyone not smile while listening to "Bigmouth Strikes Again"--perhaps the best Smiths' cut ever--as he listens to lyrics like "and now I know how Joan of Arc felt"? "Cemetery Gates" will take you back to what you remember from British Literature class as you ponder the allusions present. "Vicar in a Tutu" is another track that inspires a grin--because it is so very true. And "The Boy With the Thorn In His Side" showcases Morrissey's vocals at their very best. The Smiths never achieved their rightful place in music in the States. Those who never caught on missed something truly dramatic. It's not too late, though; "The Queen Is Dead" can bring you to life as a Smiths' fan.
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