Released in 1987, The World Won’t Listen is a compilation album showcasing The Smiths’ singles and B-sides from 1985 to 1987. Featuring fan favorites like Panic, Ask, and Shoplifters of the World Unite, the album also includes the unreleased You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby and the beloved There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. It highlights the band’s signature blend of poetic lyricism, jangly guitars, and melancholic charm. Serving as a companion to Louder Than Bombs, this collection is essential listening for both devoted fans and newcomers alike.
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A must-have for any Smiths fan, The World Won’t Listen perfectly captures the band’s brilliance with a mix of iconic singles, deep cuts, and overlooked gems.
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The Smiths - The World Won't Listen (180g Vinyl 2LP)
You're talking about The World Won’t Listen, the second UK-only compilation album by The Smiths! It followed Hatful of Hollow and preceded Louder Than Bombs, which was the US-exclusive counterpart.
The World Won’t Listen gathered the band’s singles and B-sides from 1985 to 1987, offering fans a snapshot of their mid-to-late career. While most of the tracks had already been released, it included You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby, which was initially planned as a single but ultimately replaced by Shoplifters of the World Unite. Another notable addition was There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, which, despite being a standout track from The Queen Is Dead, was never officially released as a single at the time.
Track List:
Panic
Ask
London
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Shakespeare's Sister
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Shoplifters of the World Unite
The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
Money Changes Everything
Asleep
Unloveable
Half a Person
Stretch Out and Wait
That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
Oscillate Wildly
You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby
Rubber Ring
Golden Lights
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Released in 1987, The World Won’t Listen is a compilation album showcasing The Smiths’ singles and B-sides from 1985 to 1987. Featuring fan favorites like Panic, Ask, and Shoplifters of the World Unite, the album also includes the unreleased You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby and the beloved There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. It highlights the band’s signature blend of poetic lyricism, jangly guitars, and melancholic charm. Serving as a companion to Louder Than Bombs, this collection is essential listening for both devoted fans and newcomers alike.
Get the Details
A must-have for any Smiths fan, The World Won’t Listen perfectly captures the band’s brilliance with a mix of iconic singles, deep cuts, and overlooked gems.
Dylan Crane
Brand Manager
Details
Details
The Smiths - The World Won't Listen (180g Vinyl 2LP)
You're talking about The World Won’t Listen, the second UK-only compilation album by The Smiths! It followed Hatful of Hollow and preceded Louder Than Bombs, which was the US-exclusive counterpart.
The World Won’t Listen gathered the band’s singles and B-sides from 1985 to 1987, offering fans a snapshot of their mid-to-late career. While most of the tracks had already been released, it included You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby, which was initially planned as a single but ultimately replaced by Shoplifters of the World Unite. Another notable addition was There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, which, despite being a standout track from The Queen Is Dead, was never officially released as a single at the time.
