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

1	This Charming Man	5,026
2	Bigmouth Strikes Again	4,224
3	There Is a Light That Never Goes Out	4,085
4	Panic	3,326
5	Hand in Glove	3,179
6	Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now	3,061
7	The Boy With the Thorn in His Side	3,036
8	How Soon Is Now?	2,944
9	William, It Was Really Nothing	2,924
10	Ask	2,857
11	Girlfriend in a Coma	2,601
12	What Difference Does It Make?	2,421
13	I Know It's Over	2,392
14	Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others	2,154
15	How Soon Is Now	2,119

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alightedlamp wrote:
7 hours ago

Hatful of Hollow is the bees knees.

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capgunsz wrote:
10 hours ago

gay photo is gay

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Voxvicoux wrote:
yesterday evening

cute photo is cute

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rigoisphat wrote:
yesterday afternoon

i stab ur mom with my dick

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rodrix007 wrote:
yesterday morning

of course moz is gay, and so what?

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yesterday morning

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capgunsz wrote:
Friday evening

god. the reason that i sometimes hate that i luv the smiths is because most of the fans are fucking faggots aka in this shoutbox. ugh

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esa_es_la_chica wrote:
Friday afternoon

OH! Moz is gay! Now I feel so insecure about my sexuality! Oh! I hope my girl doesn't notice! Oh! This music is so offensive for an alpha male like me! Please save me, Johnny Cash! Please save me, Tom Waits! I don't want to be a fag!! (PLEASE GROW UP, STUPID PEOPLE, MOZ IS A GENIUS AND YOU SHOULDN'T CARE ABOUT WHO HE STABS WITH HIS DICK)

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alma_matters wrote:
Friday afternoon

Moz is gay? so what? what difference does it make?

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skistar123 wrote:
Friday afternoon

ph destard beat me to it!

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destard wrote:
Friday afternoon

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sotiris82 wrote:
Friday morning

Mozz Is NOT gay!! He's just a virgin...

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x___perfection wrote:
Friday morning

he' always been a raving homo but the music is brilliant.

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Dennisjc wrote:
Friday morning

best band ever.

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rigoisphat wrote:
Friday morning

well, he's one out of 2 homosexuals i can respect, the other being lou reed

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Lyrant wrote:
Thursday evening

Morrisey is a clearly a homosexual! I CANNOT BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MUSIC ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!! OH NOEZ

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rigoisphat wrote:
Thursday evening

wow what a gay pic

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Ordinary-Girl wrote:
Thursday evening

Yay fr the smiths

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edosoutros wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Forever and ever and ever and ever... My song for every day!

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