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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 Driaze Train.”

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)
5 His Latest Flame / Rusholme Ruffians (Live in London, 1986) [Medley]
6 The Boy with the Thorn in His Side (Live in London, 1986)
7 Rubber Ring / What She Said (Live in London, 1986)
8 Is It Really so Strange? (Live in London, 1986)
9 Cemetry Gates (Live in London, 1986)
10 London (Live in London, 1986)
11 I Know It's Over (Live in London, 1986) [Extended Mix]
12 The Draize Train (Live in London, 1986)
13 Still Ill (Live in London, 1986)
14 Bigmouth Strikes Again (Live in London, 1986)