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The Smiths
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indie, 80s, alternative, new wave, post-punk
Manchester, United Kingdom (1982 – 1987)
The Smiths were an English band from Manchester, UK formed in 1982 consisting of Steven Patrick Morrissey (Vocals, Lyrics), Johnny Marr (Guitar, Music), Mike Joyce (Drums) and Andy Rourke (Bass). Hugely influential, The Smiths lasted all of five years from 1982 to 1987, releasing during this period four studio albums (‘The Smiths’, ‘Meat Is Murder’, ‘The Queen Is Dead’ and finally ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’) and three compilation albums (‘Hatful Of Hollow’, ‘The World Won’t Listen’ and ‘Louder Than Bombs’). ‘Meat Is Murder’ went on to enter the British charts at number one in February of 1985, and ‘The Queen Is Dead’ further confirmed the band’s popularity with its release in spring 1986. Greeted with enthusiastic reviews and peaking at number two on the U.K. charts, the album also developed The Smiths’ cult following in the U.S., breaking into the Top 100.
After the band’s split in 1987, a further five albums were released, bringing the total number of Smiths albums to 12. These albums consisted of another four compilation albums (‘Best 1’, ‘Best 2’, ‘Singles’ and ‘The Very Best Of’), and one live album (‘Rank’) recorded before the band’s split during ‘The Queen Is Dead’ tour. Both ‘Best 1’ and ‘Best 2’ were heavily criticised by critics and some fans; however ‘The Very Best Of’, although with very similar content to said ‘Best’ albums, sold excellently, and drew much approval from critics.
The Smiths in popular culture
After the band’s split in 1987, a further five albums were released, bringing the total number of Smiths albums to 12. These albums consisted of another four compilation albums (‘Best 1’, ‘Best 2’, ‘Singles’ and ‘The Very Best Of’), and one live album (‘Rank’) recorded before the band’s split during ‘The Queen Is Dead’ tour. Both ‘Best 1’ and ‘Best 2’ were heavily criticised by critics and some fans; however ‘The Very Best Of’, although with very similar content to said ‘Best’ albums, sold excellently, and drew much approval from critics.
The Smiths in popular culture
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<3
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mmmae wrote:
"Why do I smile at people who I'd much rather kick in th eye??"
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MelvinfromHell wrote:
hi boys and girls . it would be cool if you all would look at: www.myspace.com\theelknoizejohnsonmusic that´s the band i play bass in. and as you all, here at this center of musical taste and knowledge, are interested in music, give it a listen!!!!!! thanks and leave a statement(be brutally honest) or become friends with us@myspace or with me@last.fm bye
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endofalifetime wrote:
q musica mas relajante y brillante a la vez =) grande The Smiths!
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beezao wrote:
Muito bom!!
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D+!!!!!!! :)
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rigoisphat wrote:
@Voxvicoux creepy fuck is creep
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KENTAAA wrote:
Bloody great I reckon.
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lascivit wrote:
pure brilliance.
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ewol1 wrote:
Moz pushes rhymes like weight!
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linajoy wrote:
last night i dreamt that somebody loved me
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SrtaPelo wrote:
I think that the must biggest influences in rock music are three bands: The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, and The Smiths. I fuckin' love them. They're some kind of beautiful contradition.
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takusamadotcom wrote:
If you like The Smiths try to listen Sad Lover And Giants maybe a lit bit dark atmosphere and sad like suggest the name :D (In Flux is great....).
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capgunsz wrote:
do you really love this band ?!!
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Autodefiance wrote:
Morrisey / Marr - most dynamic, unique, songwriters duo of alltime, save the Beatles.
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Autodefiance wrote:
one of the most interesting, unique, influencial bands of all time! No one has matched the sounds & songwriting or Morrisey / Marr since. Stop me if you think you've heard this one before..... - B. Defiant, (vocalist, guitarist, songwriter)
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trrriana wrote:
i really, really, REALLY love this band.
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Conquistador_XI wrote:
im happy that this page has the 4 of their greatest songs.
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capgunsz wrote:
VICAR IN A TUTU OH YEAH~
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- Andy Rourke (1982 - 1987)
- Craig Gannon (1986 - 1986)
- Dale Hibbert (1982 - 1982)
- Johnny Marr (1982 - 1987)
- Mike Joyce (1982 - 1987)
- Morrissey (1982 - 1987)
