Album: The Smiths by The Smiths (1984)
Genre: alternative rock
Record Label: Rough Trade
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, 1980s, Cassette, Rough Trade


Even in an era of radical post-punk, <i>The Smiths</i> is an utterly unique debut. From the woozy charms of “Reel Around the Fountain”, Morrissey’s fragile croon commences its love affair with Johnny Marr’s twinkling guitar. The band brings fire to “You’ve Got Everything Now” and “This Charming Man”, a Motown dance beat embroidered with slippery guitar. Gentle in its rage, “Suffer Little Children” takes on child abuse as no other band could, whilst the group’s singular allure glows within the dreamy licks of “I Don’t Owe You Anything”.

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