The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow Vinyl Record

The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow Vinyl Record

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Released in 1984, Hatful of Hollow is one of the essential records in The Smiths’ catalog, bringing together singles, B-sides, rarities, and raw BBC session performances from the band’s explosive early period. The collection captures Morrissey’s unmistakable vocals and sharp lyricism alongside Johnny Marr’s shimmering, inventive guitar work.

The album includes some of The Smiths’ most enduring songs, including “How Soon Is Now?,” “This Charming Man,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” “William, It Was Really Nothing,” “Back to the Old House,” “Girl Afraid,” and “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want.” Several tracks appear in alternate BBC versions, giving the record a rawer edge than the band’s studio albums.

With 16 tracks spanning indie rock, alternative rock, and jangly guitar pop, Hatful of Hollow works both as an introduction to The Smiths and as an essential piece of the collection for longtime fans.

Why You Need It Now

Hatful of Hollow contains many of the songs that helped define The Smiths and British alternative music in the 1980s. For collectors, indie-rock fans, and anyone building a serious Smiths vinyl collection, this is one of those records that belongs on the shelf.

Add Hatful of Hollow to your vinyl collection today while it’s available.

Smiths - Smiths HATFUL OF HOLLOW [Records & LPs] 
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HATFUL OF HOLLOW includes songs recorded live for BBC Radio 1. The Smiths: Morrissey (vocals); Johnny Marr (guitar, mandolin, harmonica); Andy Rourke (bass); Mike Joyce (drums). Producers: John Porter, The Smiths, Roger Pusey, Dale Griffin. A composite of radio sessions and sundry early singles, HATFUL OF HOLLOW provides an alternative snapshot of the Smiths' early career. Compiled in the wake of their debut album, it exhibited all of their considerable strengths, in particular Johnny Marr's ringing, expressive guitarwork. The riff he creates on 'How Soon Is Now' is thoroughly captivating. Vocalist Morrissey's distinctive croon and solipsistic lyrics are already unique and give the group its originality. At times ironic, at others wistful (as on 'Back To The Old House'), he takes the Smiths into new areas of expression and his contrasting visions are fully expressed herein.

• Released: 07/31/2012
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Rock