Album: The Smiths by The Smiths
Genre: 80s

Description: The Smiths is the debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, recorded in 1983 and released on 20 February 1984 by record label Rough Trade. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983. The album was well received by the critics as well as the public; it reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and stayed on the chart for 33 weeks. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+Smiths/The+Smiths">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

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, 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: 80s


The Smiths is the debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, recorded in 1983 and released on 20 February 1984 by record label Rough Trade. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983. The album was well received by the critics as well as the public; it reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and stayed on the chart for 33 weeks. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/The+Smiths/The+Smiths">Read more on Last.fm</a>.

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