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However, the band's rapid ascent was mirrored by internal conflicts. Marr's growing dissatisfaction led him to leave the group in July 1987, leaving Morrissey struggling to find a replacement—a situation that ultimately culminated in the band's disbandment. Their final album, Strangeways, Here We Come, was released post-breakup on September 28, 1987, and despite their dissolution, it achieved commercial success.
The Smiths left behind a minimal yet significant discography consisting of 74 official tracks alongside several compilation albums. Post-breakup, Morrissey and Marr embarked on successful solo careers, while the band's legacy continued to influence countless artists across various genres.