Vinyl Record

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come

The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come. LP · 2018. Sold out at Kilmorna Collection, retained online as part of the catalogue archive.

LP · 2018

Sold out at Kilmorna Collection, retained online as part of the catalogue archive.

The Smiths’ “Strangeways, Here We Come” lands like a farewell letter written with a grin. It’s the band at their most direct and polished, but still full of that uniquely Smiths tension: Johnny Marr’s bright, chiming guitars pushing forward while Morrissey’s voice delivers lines that swing between romantic melodrama and deadpan wit. Across the record, the pace shifts from driving opener energy to slower, late-night scenes, with a tracklist that balances hooky immediacy and deeper cuts. Even without the band leaning on studio trickery, the arrangements feel considered - guitars layered just so, rhythm section locked in, and melodies that stick around long after the needle lifts. This LP reissue/remaster makes a strong case for revisiting the album as more than an ending: it’s a confident statement with plenty of bite, heart, and atmosphere, and it plays beautifully as a full side-A/side-B listen.

Often seen as the band’s final chapter, it’s also one of their most consistent full-album listens - tight songwriting, big choruses, and a mood that runs from brittle humour to real tenderness. If you only know the singles, this is where the deeper emotional weight (and range) really shows.

Listed as a reissue/remastered LP edition. For collectors, this title is a staple regardless of pressing - worth having on vinyl for the side breaks and the way the quieter tracks bloom at volume. If you’re comparing versions, condition and mastering matter; this one is a solid, shop-floor dependable copy for regular play.

Bright, chiming guitars up front with a punchy, controlled low end. Vocals sit clearly in the mix; crescendos feel wide without turning harsh. Best enjoyed turned up a touch.

Is this a studio album or a compilation? It’s a studio album, widely treated as The Smiths’ final full-length statement. What kind of music is it? Melodic UK alternative rock with jangle-pop guitar work, post-punk edges, and strongly lyric-driven songs. Is this pressing a reissue? Yes - this listing corresponds to a reissue/remastered LP edition.