The Smiths - Rank

2 x 12" Vinyl - R1 46642

It was the band’s newfound machismo that makes Rank such a fascinating, thrilling document. Seconds after the intro tape (buried in the background) and faint drum clatters, Morrissey bellows “HAAALLLLO!!” before Johnny Marr’s wah-wah-meets-feedback smeared riff and Mike Joyce’s drum tattoo introduced The Queen Is Dead’s title-track. The album had been out four months, and the band was high on fire. (Morrissey’s original – and rejected – title The Smiths in Heat says as much). The feverish audience reaction was also given its voice in the mix, and the atmosphere was combustible.

Condition:

Media: Mint (M)

Sleeve: Mint (M)

Track List: 

A1. The Queen Is Dead 4:13
A2. Panic 3:07
A3. Vicar In A Tutu 2:40
A4. Ask 3:12
B1. Rusholme Ruffians (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame (Medley) 3:55
B2. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side 3:47
B3. Rubber Ring / What She Said 3:41
B4. Is It Really So Strange? 3:45
C1. Cemetry Gates 2:50
C2. London 2:38
C3. I Know It's Over 7:49
D1. The Draize Train 4:23
D2. Still Ill 4:09
D3. Bigmouth Strikes Again 5:51