The Smiths – The Smiths

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Artist: The Smiths

Title: The Smiths

Year: 1984

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Tracklist

  • 1. Reel Around the Fountain - 2011 Remaster (5:59)
  • 2. You've Got Everything Now - 2011 Remaster (3:59)
  • 3. Miserable Lie - 2011 Remaster (4:27)
  • 4. Pretty Girls Make Graves - 2011 Remaster (3:43)
  • 5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle - 2011 Remaster (4:37)
  • 6. This Charming Man - 2011 Remaster (2:42)
  • 7. Still Ill - 2011 Remaster (3:21)
  • 8. Hand in Glove - 2011 Remaster (3:22)
  • 9. What Difference Does It Make? - 2011 Remaster (3:49)
  • 10. I Don't Owe You Anything - 2011 Remaster (4:04)
  • 11. Suffer Little Children - 2011 Remaster (5:30)

Review

Released in 1984, The Smiths' self-titled debut album was like a sonic hand grenade in the British indie rock scene. The album, shepherded into existence by producer John Porter, artfully intertwines the swagger of 1960s rock with the brooding intensity of post-punk. Front and center are Johnny Marr’s unmistakable guitar riffs and Morrissey’s poetic, often melancholic musings that tug at the heartstrings and stir the soul.

This gem absolutely smashed it on the UK Albums Chart, clinching the number two spot with ease. Its chart-topping glory is no surprise, given the earworms it boasts—tracks like "What Difference Does It Make?" and "Reel Around the Fountain" are timeless anthems. The album’s artwork, a Morrissey-chosen still from Andy Warhol’s 1968 flick "Flesh," perfectly encapsulates its artistic flair. In short, "The Smiths" stands as a monumental work, carving out the band's legacy as stalwarts of the 1980s music tapestry and beyond. - Liam

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