The Smiths / Hatful of Hollow

Hatful of Hollow, released in the UK on November 2, 1984, serves as an essential bridge between the band's self-titled debut album (released earlier the same year) and their subsequent studio work. The band treated singles as distinct entities rather than just promotional tools for an album, meaning many of their "finest songs" were not initially available on a studio LP. The album is considered a landmark of 1980s indie rock and has been highly influential on subsequent alternative bands.