A few average songs lets down an otherwise great album. Its pretty much the equal of their debut record and Strangeways Here We Come.

This may be my favorite album of The Smiths, contains great songs such as Well I Wonder, How Soon Is Now? and Barbarism Begins at Home, with a sound inspired by rockabilly, elegant guitar Johnny Marr and Morrissey's voice beautiful

The Smiths's most epic work! I love both of Marr's Guitar and Morrisey's cool lyrics. my favourite song is "The Headmaster Ritual" it recall my hurted school memory. I was hit by teacher rudly. I was so shamed. And it's still my trauma.but song is too cool and bright. so I always feel both Hurting and Fun. it sounds weird,:-( but it does

My favourite album by The Smiths. I played this LP to death when I bought it in 1985!

Not only my favorite The Smiths album, but my favorite album of all time :)

Despite being frequently being regarded as the worst Smiths album, this is still really good. In fact, it's my second favourite album after 'The Queen is Dead', especially if the inclusion of 'How Soon is Now' counts. Top notch lyrics all the way through. I admit the first half is inconsistent but the second half is brilliant. Barbarism Begins at Home really should've been a single; That Joke isn't funny any more is a very strange choice. The title track is also great.

How Soon is now was on the US release. This must represent the UK version. It's inclusion makes the US version vastly superior.

Not sure why How soon is now isn't listed. That alone is reason enough to get this record. Probably one of the most influential albums of the decade.

I agree with Borve. MIM (and Russholme Ruffians) are two of my favourite Smiths tracks in their entire catalogue.

People seems to dislike the title track, but I think it's beautiful. I don't agree with Morrissey's vegetarian views, but I do respect other people views and philosophies. And if it inspire them to write music that I love, I definitely can't complain.