Talk:The Smiths "Fast One" and other Demos (Missing 1982-1987 Tracks)/@comment-188.110.75.202-20141007202522/@comment-18129575-20150112191026

Morrissey and Marr are extremely shrewd about The Smiths. It doesn't need to be pointed out that they are one of the only major rock bands with a full roster of living members, who have never reformed, and one feels very much as though they never will. Although they have done a greatest hits and a singles collection since the 1988 break up, I think publishing demos and rarities would be a step too far for them, especially now. They've both said they want to keep the 'legacy' of the band pure, and megafans who want to can always have fun digging this stuff up if they've listened to everything official and are still craving more. A rarities collection would be crass and cheap, I think, in their eyes, and I have immense admiration for them because of that. So many old bands are desperate to rekindle old glories, only The Smiths are smart enough to allow that era, and that catalogue of music, to retain its magic untainted.