Digitally remastered edition of this live album from the legendary British quartet. Recorded live at the National Ballroom, London, in October of 1986, roughly six months before they disbanded altogether, these 14 songs capture The Smiths performing in full-on rock-star mode. Here the band’s performance is suitably epic, hit-packed, and engrossing. Morrissey is in fine form providing plenty of banter and personality. Similarly, Marr’s distinctive manic jangle demands much attention, especially on his solo creation “The Draize Train.”
01. THE QUEEN IS DEAD
02. PANIC
03. VICAR IN A TUTU
04. ASK
05. RUSHOLME RUFFIANS (MARIE’S THE NAME) HIS LATEST FLAME (MEDLEY)
06. THE BOY WITH THE THORN IN HIS SIDE
07. RUBBER RING / WHAT SHE SAID
08. IS IT REALLY SO STRANGE? DISC #2
01. CEMETRY GATES
02. LONDON
03. I KNOW IT’S OVER
04. THE DRAIZE TRAIN
05. STILL ILL
06. BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN
