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Songs that saved my life, part one (three?). The ultimate outcasts' album, still. But it's not emo. The music, and the wit and humour displayed in the lyrics make The Smiths more than just a depressing band (even though they can perfectly be that).

1. I Know It's Over
A complete, bone-chilling breakdown, every single time.

2. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
My favourite of the middle pop-songs. It's just got such a nice flow to it.

3. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Growing up (and to this day still I suppose) I was always a Morrissey kid. I loved Marr's guitar playing, but in my mind I always more the vocalist, the frontman, putting himself on display for everyone. Morrissey sings well on Some Girls, but this is the one Smiths song (aside from the instrumentals) where he's almost completely superfluous to the song; Marr comes up with pure musical wizardry here. The guitar is just stupendous.

4. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
THE track. This is one of the first songs I really actively listened to, probably the oldest track that I heard that I still listen to. Will always have a special place in my heart.

5. The Queen Is Dead
Maybe the best opener to an album ever. I love the ferociousness of the drums, I adore the lyrics, and I love the outro as well.

6. Bigmouth Strikes Again
I honestly probably like Cemetry Gates more; I've just overplayed Bigmouth over the years that it has dulled my appreciation for it. But for this ranking I did try to really listen to the track, and the complexity of the guitar and other instruments just make it that I really can't put it any lower than this.

7. Cemetry Gates
I adore this track, but it's probably a bit simpler than the other ones rated above.

8. Never Had No One Ever
Underrated, but I've always really liked this one. When you walk without ease, I love that opening line.

9. Frankly, Mr. Shankly
Lots of lyrical fun here.

10. Vicar in a Tutu
I like it more than before, but it's still my least favourite off the record.