The Smiths' fourth proper studio full-length,
Strangeways, Here We Come would prove their last. The artistic tension
that originally fueled many of the best Morrissey/Marr compositions
had become too strong for the duo to continue working together.
Despite the breakup, the meticulous Strangeways earned The Smiths
their highest US chart showing, peaking at 55. 1987 also saw the
release of two more compilations. In February, the UK saw the release
of The World Won't Listen, while its US counterpart was Louder than
Bombs. Although their track listings differed, each disc featured
more non-LP singles and B-sides.
