Review: The Smiths - The World Will Listen

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Now, here at AU, we like The Smiths as much (and in one notable case, considerably more) as the next guy. But do we really need another compilation? The good folks at Rhino Records and WEA seem to think so, which is why The Sound Of The Smiths is planned for release on November 3.

Both Morrissey and Johnny Marr have been involved in the album, though not together - Moz came up with the title (snappy, innit?), while Marr helped to remaster the songs. The album will be available in two versions. A 23-track standard edition will feature singles and...