THE SMITHS – Demos & Outtakes (1CD)

Studio Quality 9.4 – I admit I never was a fan, but being a music collector I ended up discovering a few things I’d missed and this is one. While I am still not the biggest Morrissey fan, I think he certainly fits with this style and let’s admit it these songs are all quite good.

The Smiths
Demos & Outtakes

01 -Reel Around The Fountain (July 1983, Troy Tate final mix)
02 -The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (October 1983, John Porter monitor mix)
03 -This Night Has Opened My Eyes (June 1984, unreleased studio recording)
04 -Rusholme Ruffians (July 1984, John Porter first take)
05 -I Misses You (December 1984, instrumental)
06 -There Is A Light That Never Goes Out (September 1985, early take)
07 -The Queen Is Dead (Fall 1985, original unedited version)
08 -Frankly, Mr Shankly (November 1985, Stephen Street “trumpets” recording)
09 -Ask (9 June 1986, probable first-ever take)
10 -Is It Really So Strange? ( June 1986, original unreleased studio recording)
11 -Shoplifters Of The World Unite (December 1986, instrumental)
12 -Sheila Take A Bow (January 1987, John Porter original version)
13 -Girlfriend In A Coma (January 1987, early take)
14 -Death Of A Disco Dancer (April 1987, first take)
15 -Paint A Vulgar Picture (April 1987, early take)
16 -Heavy Track (April 1987, instrumental)