Label: WEA

Reissued 1/31/2025, originally released 1987

Another compilation of singles, B-Sides, album tracks, and BBC sessions - this time assembled for the American market, Louder Than Bombs is a sizeable collection that boasts a wealth of brilliant material. It includes hits such as the irresistible "Ask"' the bouncing pop of "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby" and the sad "Unloveable". 

Track Listing:

1. Is It Really So Strange? (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)
2. Sheila Take a Bow 
3. Shoplifters of the World Unite
4. Sweet and Tender Hooligan (John Peel Session, 12/2/86)
5. Half a Person
6. London
7. Panic 
8. Girl Afraid 
9. Shakespeare's Sister
10. William, It Was Really Nothing 
11. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby (Us Mix)
12. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now 
13. Ask
14. Golden Lights 
15. Oscillate Wildly
16. These Things Take Time 
17. Rubber Ring 
18. Back to the Old House 
19. Hand in Glove 
20. Stretch Out and Wait 
21. Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want 
22. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
23. Unloveable 
24. Asleep