The Smiths’ final album was the band’s favourite despite being “unusual sounding”, drummer Mike Joyce has said on the 35th anniversary of its release.

Strangeways, Here We Come was released on 28 September, 1987, months after the Manchester band disbanded in acrimony.

It went on to reach number two in the UK charts and was the group's most successful album in the US.

Joyce said though the band had split before it came out, it had been "a great experience recording that album".

The Smiths, who released four studio albums across their career, are one of Manchester's most important and influential bands.

Achieving global success in their five years together, their iconic status has brought enduring fame to Joyce, guitarist Johnny Marr, bass player Andy Rourke and singer Morrissey.

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