Recorded live at the National Ballroom, London, in October of 1986, roughly six months before they disbanded altogether, these 14 songs capture The Smiths performing in full-on rock-star mode. Here the band’s performance is suitably epic, hit-packed, and engrossing. Morrissey is in fine form providing plenty of banter and personality. Similarly, Marr’s distinctive manic jangle demands much attention, especially on his solo creation “The Draize Train.”

Tracks

– Disc 1 –
1 The Queen Is Dead (Live in London, 1986)
2 Panic (Live in London, 1986)
3 Vicar in a Tutu (Live in London, 1986)
4 Ask (Live in London, 1986)
– Disc 2 –
1 His Latest Flame/Rusholme Ruffians (Live in London, 1986) [Medley]
2 The Boy with the Thorn in His Side (Live in London, 1986)
3 Rubber Ring/What She Said (Live in London, 1986)
4 Is It Really So Strange? (Live in London, 1986)
– Disc 3 –
1 Cemetary Gates (Live in London, 1986)
2 London (Live in London, 1986)
3 I Know It’s Over (Live in London, 1986) (Extended Mix)
– Disc 4 –
1 The Draize Train (Live in London, 1986)
2 Still Ill (Live in London, 1986)
3 Bigmouth Strikes Again (Live in London, 1986)