The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come

With producer Stephen Street, the Smiths created a subtly shaded and skilled album, one boasting a fuller production than before. Morrissey and Marr laboured hard over the songs, working to expand the bands sound within their boundaries. In doing so they created the classic tracks "I Started Something I Couldn't Finish," "Girlfriend in a Coma," "Stop Me if You Think You've Heard This One Before," and "I Won't Share You". This, the highest charting of all their albums, easily offers a summary of the bands considerable strengths, and went on to be certified Gold in both the UK and US.

Strangeways, Here We Come is the poignant final chapter of The Smiths' discography, released in September 1987, shortly after the band's split. Showcasing Johnny Marr's intricate compositions and Morrissey's evocative lyrics, this album is a culmination of their artistry.