A painfully poetic outlook on the alienated and depressive sides of living, ‘Still Ill’ is a sombre and powerful song that really captures the insights of Morrissey’s mind. Featuring one of the catchiest tunes in the whole Smiths arsenal, ‘Still Ill’ is not only a regular feature on any live setlist the band has performed, but also has the right to call itself this article’s author’s favourite ever Smiths song.
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