Album: The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths (1986)
Genre: alternative rock | Style: neo-acoustic
Record Label: Sire Records
Format: Cassette

Artist Background: The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilati... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Musical Influences: Dale Hibbert, Mike Joyce, Johnny Marr, Morrissey

Related Artists: Morrissey, The Cure, Talking Heads, New Order

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: alternative rock, neo-acoustic, 1980s, Cassette, Sire Records


Album: The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths (1986)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Format: Album

Description: The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by the English alternative rock band The Smiths. It was released on 16 June 1986 in the United Kingdom by Rough Trade Records and released in the United States on 23 June 1986 through Sire Records. The album spent twenty-two weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at #2. Across the Atlantic, it reached #28 in Canada on the RPM 100 album chart and #70 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1990. It has sold consistently well ever since. The album cover, designed by Morrissey, features Alain Delon from the 1964 film L'Insoumis.

Artist Background: The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilati... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Morrissey, Warsaw, The Cure, Talking Heads

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1980s, Album

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The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by the English alternative rock band The Smiths. It was released on 16 June 1986 in the United Kingdom by Rough Trade Records and released in the United States on 23 June 1986 through Sire Records. The album spent twenty-two weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at #2. Across the Atlantic, it reached #28 in Canada on the RPM 100 album chart and #70 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1990. It has sold consistently well ever since. The album cover, designed by Morrissey, features Alain Delon from the 1964 film L'Insoumis.

Album: The Sound of The Smiths by The Smiths (2008)
Genre: Indie | Mood: Quirky
Format: Compilation

Description: The Sound of The Smiths is a Smiths compilation released on 10 November 2008. It is available as both single and double disc editions. Morrissey is credited with having coined the compilation's title, while Johnny Marr was involved in the project's mastering. Early promotional material for the album originally saw it entitled Hang the DJ: The Very Best of the Smiths, but this was changed for the final release.

The album charted No. 21 in the UK Album Charts and No. 98 on the Billboard Album Charts. The pictures on the covers of the original and deluxe editions were taken by Tom Sheehan. It’s the only album featuring the band members on the artwork.

Artist Background: The Smiths were an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 1982. Based on the song writing partnership of Morrissey (vocals) and Johnny Marr (guitar), the band also included Andy Rourke (bass) and Mike Joyce (drums). Critics have called them the most important alternative rock band to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s. The group was signed to the independent record label Rough Trade Records, on which they released four studio albums, several compilati... Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Morrissey, Warsaw, The Cure, Talking Heads

Music Scene: Part of the Manchester, England music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Quirky, 2000s, Compilation


The Sound of The Smiths is a Smiths compilation released on 10 November 2008. It is available as both single and double disc editions. Morrissey is credited with having coined the compilation's title, while Johnny Marr was involved in the project's mastering. Early promotional material for the album originally saw it entitled Hang the DJ: The Very Best of the Smiths, but this was changed for the final release.

The album charted No. 21 in the UK Album Charts and No. 98 on the Billboard Album Charts. The pictures on the covers of the original and deluxe editions were taken by Tom Sheehan. It’s the only album featuring the band members on the artwork.

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