The Smiths: Rank (180g) Vinyl 2LP

Live album from Manchester’s The Smiths. Rank was recorded in 1986 at the National Ballroom in Kilburn, London. This was about six months before the band would breakup. It’s an epic performance, with plenty of hits. Morrissey selected the songs that would be included and one is left to wonder why some were left out. Includes the songs: “The Queen Is Dead,” “Panic,” “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side,” “I Know It’s Over,” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” Fourteen tracks in all. Released by Sire on 180 gram double vinyl housed in a gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves and a poster.

• 180 gram double vinyl pressing
• gatefold sleeve
• printed inner sleeves
• poster
• music label: Sire 2016

reviewed by sad boi 06/2016