Reviews (page 11 of 17)
I made up my mind about the Smiths in the 80s.
This album is at it's best when The Smiths are driving the beat and energy in opposition to Morrissey's sometimes languid and listless voice. Bigmouth Strikes Again There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
there is a light that never goes out is one of the best songs ever written and for me, definitely carries this album. it’s not as bad as the last smiths album i had but i probably won’t be revisiting this one 3.5
Great
decent album, did like a few track - not all of them tho
I now understand why so many people love The Smiths and can appreciate their lead in this genre. Two or three songs will be added to my regular rotation. But I can’t shake how problematic Morrissey is and that just takes away from the listening experience.
idk I've already heard this one, and there are some bangers but also some skips
This was fine but there was nothing memorable here for me. 2.5/5.
Pretty smart and witty lyrics, great song crafty hooks, lovely chiming guitars, tight rhythm section. This is the Smiths' best work, but it still is doesn't ever grab me. Maybe it's the arch drollery or lack of big riffs--drama without being dramatic.
Quelques unes que j’aime bien mais sinon c’est basique un peu
i’ve been curious about the smiths since they’re a well known band but i haven’t taken the time to listen to their music. Not a big fan of #1 song, #2 i don’t like. #3 i like, jeff buckley did an amazing job on that song.#4 is my favorite so far, a little too sad to be added to my playlist.
Classic. Smiths are a bit melodramatic for me, but I can listen to this album.
MUCH better than the last album we had by them. still don't care much for The Smiths, but There Is a Light That Never Goes Out is a classic
the more i listened to it the more i realize this dude has a weird voice. not in a bad way, not in a good way, just in a "wow this dude's got a weird voice" way. i don't remember what i gave the last Smiths album, but i think it was pretty high. i think my standards have also changed since we've been doing this. fuck it. everything's a 3.
some girls mothers fathers stepsons third grade teachers are bigger than some girls mothers fathers stepsons third grade teachers
I liked about half the songs on here but I don't think it was their best work.
The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead is a compelling yet occasionally jarring experience that balances sonic aggression with poetic melancholy. The title track is a standout opener, evolving from a heavy, high-energy start into a sophisticated "prog-rock" finish fueled by great harmonies. While the album hits emotional peaks with the beautiful despair of "I Know It's Over" and the intense, tense atmosphere of "Never Had No One Ever," it does have its hurdles; "Cemetry Gates" features nice lyrics but a melody that feels almost too low-effort, and "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side" is hampered by some eccentric vocal choices. However, the high-energy riffs of "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and the transcendent "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" anchor the record, bringing a sense of fulfillment to an album that masterfully captures the essence of loneliness. While tracks like "Vicar in a Tutu" feel like duds, the overall collection of gems makes it a powerful listen.
i said i love the smiths!
Not their best but still a very solid album
fav songs: i know it's over there is a light that never goes out melodic, melancholic, clean 50/100
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6/10 - it's a good 80s British indie rock pop sound, don't know the "deep" meaning behind some girls are bigger than other but it's hilarious
I enjoyed some more than others, but overall it was nice. I don't think I'd choose it again to listen but it gives rainy Sunday vibes while reading a book (compliment btw)
I had my first Morrissey album yesterday, which I intensely hated. I guess the generator is trying to redeem him for me, because this is better for sure
Maybe I'm missing something deeper, but it's just good? Not great - strong meh?
Jangly
This is another brit-pop/rock album. The music has elements of folk and mysticism in it. I didn't really like it upon a first listen, but I got more into it when listening to it again. I liked the vibe of tunes like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". I preferred the last half of the album, but it was all pretty okay.
Seeing this album title and cover gave me a sinking feeling. I had never listened to a Smiths album. I think I was for a while mildly curious why the buzz, had heard song snippets and not been interested, particularly not drawn to the vocal performance, then I was put off by fuss and controversy, reaching the broad sense over time that Morrissey's life performance had become comprehensively annoying, for reasons I wasn't interested enough to inquire into (but suspected that it truly was yuck). It was quite hard to stand aside from all that baggage and just listen to the songs on this album. I found the guitar work to be attractive - I would have said it was "not unique" but I am assured by Reddit users that it was absolutely unique and trailblazing in its day, okay. The bass is often quite catchy, the drums okay, the synthesiser work pretty ho-hum. And then there's the vocals, undoubtedly quite mesmerising, while also keeping me at a distance. Anyway, the songs themselves were not offensive - except for a few bits of lyrics that stood out even for my non-lyrics-oriented brain. "Now I know how Joan of Arc felt" - seriously provocative even before I knew what he was referring to. Next, I did resort to Genius for lyrics help (which left me with some respect for the lyrics crafting, while also recoiling somewhat from the authorial perspective), and I read Wikipedia for accounts of the history of the band and Morrissey the 'celebrity'. The litigation history shows Morrissey in particular as misguided and pathetic, also reflects negatively on Marr (though he comes out of it all better than Morrissey). Morrissey's broader spiral of being smug and disagreeable, what a sad waste of human potential. I have thought a bit about how would the album stand up without vocals (like Blood Sugar Sex Magik without Kiedis), I conclude it wouldn't be that interesting. I did listen a little more widely, to a couple of Smiths songs not on this album - they did stay in my mind overnight, and merit a repeat listen - so I accept there is an estimable body of work. Still a challenge to rate this album, as a Smiths work and not (just) a pretext to judge Morrissey (and the others). I'm listening again while writing this - reminded that Bigmouth is particularly annoying to me - though maybe I should acknowledge it's kinda stylish/witty? But in that it reminds me of a few people I've met who thought that being smart and 'witty' excused rudeness. So how do I rate this album - it's highly regarded, it's more interesting than a lot of rubbish, but the appealing factors are for me outweighed by aspects of the lyrics, performance and baggage, and my respect for the album as an artifact/classic is overshadowed by my disapproval of Morrissey (someone whose special subject was apparently Being Annoying). But because it's significant, and held my attention, I'll go for Not Bad, 6/10.
Bore-issy
I just don't like Morrissey's voice or even his lyrics very much. Like I don't even think he can sing very well. It's a shame. Also the second song is terrible.. but I really like There Is A Light. The instruments are good.
Much like the other album by the smiths, I enjoyed this one. Once again though it was a little bit edgy and had an indie vibe. 7/10.
muy bueno. no se si es mi estilo del todo pero los instrumentales son geniales. favs: cemetery gates, there is a light that never goes out, i know its over
Mandatory docking of one star for Morrissey being Morrissey.
Muy buena sonoridad y solo tenia un tema del album, de igual forma no me volo el bocho pero buen laburo
I feel severely emo when listening to this. Idk how to describe it. Feeling emo.
Helt ok.
Liked all of I Know it's Over, Bigmouth Strikes Again, and There is a Light that Never Goes Out, but didn't repeat any of them, so fell a bit below really liked/4 for me
Had never really listened to The Smiths. Found the album kind of "raw" in its production, yet a pleasing listen.
This album was pretty okay. This isn't an album I would go and seek out again, but I also wouldn't be upset if it was on in a waiting room or something. It's the first time I've had an album on this list where I'm giving the album a decent rating, but the songs really feel stuck in the era which they were made. I'm not sure what to make of that, but (again) I don't hate it. Probably not going to seek out a Smiths album in the future, though.
I really don't care for Morrissey's voice. Other than that the music is decent - no huge complaints, no huge loves. I get why people like it for sure.
Ive already listened to this album before and I give it a 7/10
not for me but not bad defo
My favorite Smiths tracks are on here, but that said, I'm not really into The Smiths. So overall I'd say it's still just ok for me.
worst person you know makes good music
Some bangers and some songs which made me wanna bang my head against a wall. Good songs: -There is a Light That Never Goes Out -I Know It's Over -Never Had No One Ever Terrible songs: -The Boy With the Thorn in His Side -Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others -Frankly, Mr. Shankly
Classic album Alrd knew ‘there is a light that never goes out’ Didn’t really like the rest except for ‘cemetery gates’
I do not know the Smiths well, but most of this album sounded great to me! There was that 80s, UK detour on a few songs that lost me, but some of it had me bopping. Great listen!
Wasn’t memorable for me.
Mai stato grande fan. Sonorità e melodie sempre molto simili, la sua voce è monotona e non mi stimola particolarmente
i thought it was okay.
No me generó mucho
ngl Bigmouth Strikes Again and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out are my highlights of the album, but the whole thing is pretty good. I Know It’s Over is a classic and Jeff Buckley did it better ngl
Voice gets kinda annoying after a few songs
There's no doubt The Smiths provided a big influence for a certain style of music that would build in popularity through the 90s, but you can kind of get a taste of what that influence is all about just by listening to a single track from this album (I'd recommend "Bigmouth Strikes Again," though you could really pick any track at random if you'd like). To me, this indicates that including THREE Smiths albums on a list of 1001 albums I have to listen to before I die (plus a nearly inconceivable FOUR solo efforts by lead singer Morrissey!!) is almost certainly overkill. I learned yesterday that the same list includes only TWO albums from the Bee Gees, for god's sake, both from the first part of their career. To argue that Morrissey is that much more talented or influential than Barry Gibb is just nuts. This juxtaposition also highlights a pretty large under-representation of dance music on the list in favor of albums that feature the kind of introspective, often humorous tracks found here. Though Warren Zevon has ZERO albums on the list, so maybe it's more an indication that the main editor grew up in the UK during the 90s.
Pretty good
surprised it took so long to get an album with Morrissey's name on it. probably the most valid choice of the bunch. the title track is massive. gets the floor going on goth night. There is a Light that Never Goes Out is also pretty top-tier. took me a minute to appreciate it but i reckon it deserves most of the acclaim. honestly i used to think every other song on this album was crap back in 2019ish but it's softened on me. i think being British for 3 month does that to a girl. still hard carried by the two big ones, but i don't find it as objectionable as i used to. deserves to be one of the 1001? very much yes
This album was pretty good.
me gusto, el unico tema que favee fue i know its over, creo que. no soy muy fan de este genero
My first album recommendation from this website! I am to review each song from the album in chronological order with no particular ranking, as I believe every song in an album serves the purpose of telling its story holistically and thus should be given the same treatment. Here goes: 1. The Queen Is Dead: Very solid opening! I love me some good guitar riffs and a killer bass. As I have listened to a few Smiths' songs before, this song definitely has the quintessential "Smiths" sound or essence. "Life is very long when you're lonely" may indicate a melancholic tune when taken out of context; however, the song does quite the opposite of what the lyrics say. 2. Frankly, Mr. Shankly: Makes me feel like I'm on a ship with my own pirate crew singing sea shanties aye aye. Doesn't help that the title has "Shank"(s) in it (One Piece reference XD) ⭐ 3. I Know It's Over: Suicide moved a day earlier! All jokes aside, this song is devastating - definitely my favorite in the album, and also the first song I listened to separately from the album. I still can't get over Jeff Buckley's version, though, but of course, we need to pay respect to the original blueprint, which is a trademark of the nation of the miserable. 4. Never Had No One Ever: Oh, they don't play about being depressed...like me! "I had a really bad dream. It lasted 20 years, seven months, and 27 days." No need to call me out like that, yikes! Definitely more instrumental-driven, given that the lyrics are repeated throughout the song. 5. Cemetery Gates: A very different melody compared to the previous track - definitely more whimsical and sanguine, with the lyrics indicating "A dreaded sunny day". 6. Bigmouth Strikes Again: This got my head banging, like hello, what is that tune! 7. The Boy with the Thorn in His Side: Absolutely love the vocals here. I see why Morrissey claims this song to be his favorite Smiths song. 8. Vicar in a Tutu: I love when artists tap into their silliness and just write about whatever they want. Naturally, the guitar slaps. ⭐ 9. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out: If you don't know this song...have you been living under a rock? A Smiths classic for a reason. I could listen to this song on any occasion and still get chills from it. I wish to listen to this song for the first time again. Definitely my 2nd favorite song on the album. 10. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others: The title is...interesting to say for lack of a better word. I was quite surprised by the fade-out in the intro; I thought something was wrong with my AirPods, although I must say it is quite neat as it draws more attention to the flashiness of the guitar. For an album that is infused with humor, ending the song with this title is like the cherry on top. This was a fun exercise! Hoping to make more reviews in the future.
Bright, light, popish arrangements. Some catchy songs.
Very middle of the road. I didn't feel any strong emotions any way while listening to this album. The beginning was sort of exciting in my opinion but it faded toward the end. 3/5
Aluksi olin että tämähän on ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ mutta loppua kohden vähän lässähti.
Tiene un gran sonido. Me gustó mucho la forma de comenzar el disco, muy fuera de lo común. Cada canción tiene una identidad propia. No me volvió loco, pero es agradable de escuchar. Podría morir sin escucharlo.
Again, listenable.
Not a big Smiths fan or 80s rock, but this one is pretty good. An enjoyable record, even if he is a despicable due.
Iconic voice, without knowing there are a lot of songs on this one that i knew and like. Inoffensive and catchy.
This is excellent people watching music. maybe because it’s so observational itself. it’s also great traveling music. maybe because it’s so dynamic and up beat. all in all a very reflective and great accompaniment for a more romanticized day to day
He has just discovered some girls are bigger than others…
I have to be honest, i have difficulties with both Morrissey and The Smiths. Low reviews from me this far. Buth this was kind of good. A complete album, great band, good guitar work, tunes to remember.
ok.
Pretty good
If Morrissey had Dave Gahan's voice I'd be a much bigger fan of The Smiths. 3.5/5 rounded down to 3/5
To some extent Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others really encapsulates The Smiths: Marr (and Rourke/Joyce/Street) composes a flawless piece of music, a bit melancholy, winsome, resigned, spirited, etc, Morrissey comes in with a perfect accompanying vocal melody and then proceeds to shit all over everything with his choice of lyrics. The same tendency is all over Queen is Dead, from the album title to the off-putting Bigmouth backing vocal idea to the inclusion of Frankly Mr Shankly to Moz’s own imperfect pitch delivery. Even when the pairing yields a stone cold classic like There is a Light, Moz can’t take the time to improve his pitch because...why? That wouldn’t be true or punk or something? But, that’s my vibe today, whereas at other times it’s my favourite Smiths album blah blah blah. Did they really want to become England’s biggest band? Was this all just the early stages of Moz shooting himself in the foot?
The smiths just sound so excessively like the smiths. It’s an easy listen and never bad but it also is pretty same-y. But is great if you are in the mood for the smiths
Not bad. Would not have choosen them by choice but I didnt mind it.
It was pretty much what I expected from the Smiths. Wasn't anything too amazing
Solid balance and instrumentation. I liked Bigmouth Strikes Again the most, followed by The Boy with the Thorn in His Side!
Что-то приятное слуху можно услышать, но в целом посредственно
no he llegado a conectar con el estilo, el cantante tiene buena voz y alguna sí que me la he guardado, pero en general diría que no es mi rollo
If you make it past Morrissey’s dour vocal delivery, you’ll find some intricate, innovative instrumentals at work behind him. Great guitar work with unusual tones and unexpected hooks in so many places, dancing with the upbeat action of the bass and the drums to form the backbone of great singles on this progressive album that was ahead of its time. You can hate on his whining voice or his maudlin lyrics (which are actually full of puns and humor if you look at them more closely), and you wouldn’t be off base for the criticism. But, to my ears, the B-side of this album stands up strongly against anything else from the decade.
Weak first half second half rocks
Melodramatic moaning meets mirthful melodies. It's The Smiths.
3.5
I never find The Smiths bad, I just can't seem to ever get into them.
I expected to like this more than I actually did. I enjoy The Smiths sardonic lyrics, but musically this just didn't hit me the way I was hoping for.
Oof. The Smiths. So kooky
Pas désagréable mais trop ressemblant.
The Queen is Dead is one of the best Smiths songs. Good start to the album. And Frankly, Mr. Shankly gives all of that goodwill right back. The more Smiths I listen too, the less I like all of their albums. I don't get how these guys, and Morrissey specifically, got some many high school girls to love them. That he seems vulnerable is not enough, is it? I just got it, he's the Inside Out boyfriend. In There Is a Light That Never Goes Out when he's talking about how amazing it would be to die by your side. Teenage girls are powerless against that shit.
Fine
Came into this having never listened to the entire album, just the singles. After listening to the whole album, I now understand the historical significance and influence that The Smiths, and this album in particular, has over the genre. However, as an American, my personal music preference is a little louder and a little more energetic.
I might need to listen to the lyrics a little closer next time, but overall not bad.
3/5 pretty good, especially the hits
Quite enjoyed this from a band I would not normally listen to. Pleasantly surprised
I didn't love it. It was very British alternative in the late 1980s. Reminded me of the Kinks but not in a fun way
Tja hat schon qua Namen nen Status. Und einzelne Songs funktionieren auch immer wieder. N ganzes Album ist dann aber auch n bisschen Doll.
Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: Bigmouth Strikes Again, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others Second Smiths album and fourth time listening to something involving Morrissey. I couldn't connect with this as much as Strangeways. I gave Strangeways a 5 eventually. Started as a 3.5 and I kept going back to it long after the album had appeared on the List. It's one of my first retroactive 5s. I still keep going back to it, ~240 albums later. This album isn't clicking in the same way. Knowing a bit a more about Johnny Marr's guitar playing (and his work with Modest Mouse), though, I was definitely keeping an ear out for some good guitar licks. There's a good spot on Bigmouth Strikes Again that I quite liked. I don't have anything bad to say about the album. Like I've said many times before, i think this is just something I am going to need to try to come back to a few times to see if starts to click anymore.
Its a 3.5 for me, dawg.
The perfect does of melodic melancholy that The Smiths are renowned for. Didn't pack too much of a punch or try anything superbly unique...but it didn't need to.
I hate mondays -Garfield the cat
J'ai bien kiffé!
Not my type of music. Too bassy and loud drums
Aldri hørt et helt Smiths-album før. Noe overrasket positivt, men også noe rør.
I like the overall sound but I can't stand the singer's voice unfortunately.
If only they’d had a different singer…
OK, I’m not a Smiths fan but I don’t hate this. I like Big Mouth. It’s probably as good as The Black Album
Nice little whimsy album. The tracks have a very consistent beat that fits the vocals pretty well. Good overall. 3.4/5.0
I like Morrissey. I like The Smiths. I liked this album
ugh i liked it a lot more than i hoped i would as the music is actually quite good but i hate his voice and i hate him so
how is the rest of the album so mid when theres 2 godtier tracks on here
Bigmouth Strikes Again is fucking wild. There are a few other... er, questionable lyrics as well. But most of the album is good... I guess? 3/5
Goed album, mooie muziek, maar de hitjes zijn er niet voor m’n gevoel
I did enjoy this album and there are a couple of great songs but it's a bit depressing, he's always bloody sad about something. Moans about not having a girlfriend and then he gets one and he says it wouldn't be so bad if they were hit by a double decker bus. Sorry dad but three stars.
I guess it is finally time for me to let out yet another spicy hot take, The Smiths' The Queen Is Dead is really not all that great in both The Smiths' discography and as a whole. Don't get me wrong there are some undeniable banger here and there but this album is quite the spotty release if you ask me. I am more wowed by the charm of this album than the substance of the songwriting and instrumentation here which I know will definitely stir up a few people. I personally feel like The Smiths have much sharper and consistent songwriting on their debut album and more intriguing compositions on Meat is Murder whereas The Queen Is Dead really feels quite basic in the grand scheme of their discography, besides Strangeways, Here We Come of course. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out will always be a certified classic song in my eyes, but finding another track even half as good as that one here is nearly impossible. The closest I could think to getting there is The Boy With the Thorn in His Side and even then that song doesn't completely floor me and find a place to permanently stick to the back of my brain. I get why some are so into this album but personally I think there are plenty of far better Jangle Pop albums out there both inside and out of The Smiths' discography.
Was fine
Why can you sometimes hear a British accent when people sing and other times not? Curious
When to listen: Manic pixie melancholy. 'Twas a fun listen but nothing that grabbed me too intensely.
Can’t say I understand all the praise this album is getting. To me, it seems like a pretty generic jangle pop album with a couple of highlights (The Queen Is Dead, Bigmouth Strikes Again). It’s enjoyable, and the playful atmosphere is nice, but I can say it does much to stand out. It’s fun, but not special enough to warrant much praise, in my opinion. 7/10
3/5. Good music but weirdly not my type of vibes. Only liked about 4 songs of 10 songs. The 4 that i like, would definitely vibe with my mood/atmosphere.
It’s consistent throughout and works as something to have in the background, but not a lot sticks out to me. Likes: bigmouth strikes again
This is somewhere between a 2 and 3. It's chill music but I think they have better albums and nothing really stood out here.
It’s kind of a vibes album. Feels appropriate to be playing, softly, on vinyl, in the corner of your room, while other more interesting things are happening. Not bad, but not so special
Nunca curti the smiths, mas esse álbum não me desagradou de forma alguma.
Synes ærligt det var lidt svært at komme ind i albummet. Sangene er gode og det er en lækker lyd. Det samlede indtryk er meget fint. Men der er ikke nogen sange som sådan bevæge mig.
the Smiths have done it again with this one (derogatory)
Easily the best Smiths album I’ve heard. I still find Moz inanely grating at times, but the back of this album does indeed rip. Johnny Marr fucking rules.
Ahh... I still find myself enjoying quite a bit of this and also find some of it quite lagging in its misery. Definite 16/17 and 24-26 year old nostalgia. Mixtapes made by my first love. Feeling every particle of There is a Light singing it under the trees in a park in Sheffield after an all nighter and then ODing on psyches with the folks I was singing it with, adopting it as an anthem, which it was already. Swooning about on my co-promoter's bed doing a photoshoot with magnolias purchased at ALDI...
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I kind of feel like the Smiths are just always an average band at best. Even their name kind of suggests that, Smith being a super common average last name. Low end of a 3/5.
Interesting lyrics. I already know some of The Smiths. I had higher expectations. Morrisey’s droning got a little old on some tracks.
Je m'attendais à mieux
Helt okej, inget speicellet
Johnny Marr is doing absolutely everything on this record. The rhythm section is tight too. Musically, it's really well-crafted. The problem? Morrissey. His voice sits on top of these gorgeous arrangements just moaning. You can hear a great rock album underneath if you squint past the vocals. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" almost gets past it, and "Bigmouth Strikes Again" has enough energy to carry him along. But too often it's like watching a brilliant band get held hostage by their frontman.
A thoroughly enjoyable listening experience. I don't think I'll ever fully understand this band's appeal but I liked this more than I thought. Favourites: Frankly Mr Shankly, The boy etc, The Queen Is Dead
Unknown band. Not too bad. A good album.
It's ok, I guess. Just a bit repetitive.
Yeah it was fine. About what I expected from what little I know about The Smiths.
I'm not a fan of Morrissey, generally. Left to his own devices, he's just too depressing for me. But Johnny Marr's beautiful, melodic guitar work makes this album palatable and, at times, even fun.
Reminds me of 2015 tumblr dayz
It does have one of my favourite songs in There Is A Light That Never Goes out, the rest doesn't necessarily get me goin but I do like it!
An album that really just kinda didn't leave an impression on me. It was fine, nothing actually bad but a little boring.
Loved the first track, but was not as impressed with the rest
I have never listened to a smiths album but this was great.
Not the hugest fan but this was a decent album
Not my favorite but i do like knowing how joan of arc felt
good. been distracted by the next door neighbours kids screaming as the flop around in the pool though.
I love the first song. This production is great. Everything sounds really clean and crisp, each instrument shining through. It has a really cool new wave feel to it that I enjoy... and then, the next song. Some bullshit fake ska/sea shanty shit, but this third track is growing on me as it keeps playing. As I continue on, I can hear some connections between this and some of the emo/gothy bands that came a decade or two later. Big AFI vibes on tracks like "Never Had No One Ever". That vibe carries over onto "Bigmouth Strikes Again", which along with the title track sound like really interesting U2 b-sides. This album came out a little later than I expected, and contextualizing it as a 1986 album, the germs of college rock being planted here are evident and welcome. I expected Morrissey's vocals to wear on me eventually, but they never did. They really fit the sound. I don't know how often I'm going to listen to this in the future, and the second + third song were a real letdown after that killer opener, but all-in-all, I enjoyed this more than I expected.
A classic
there's not much to say about this album. this is as 3-material as it gets. i "like" it.
It’s difficult to listen to the Smiths impartially, because Morrisey is just a dick and his (Smiths era) vocals have been parodied so much it’s hard to take them seriously. That aside the Queen is Dead is a strong start and relatively enjoyable. Unfortunately the track is on the too long side and feels like it has outstayed its welcome. Frankly, Mr. Shankly has an upbeat backing but suffers significantly from those vocals and lyrics. From here we get just dull Smiths sounding songs which musically are good but the vocals ruin them for me. When you reach Bigmouth Strikes Again it feels a real turning point with the rest of the offerings being relatively enjoyable, especially the obvious standout, There is a Light that Never Goes Out. Overall an ok album but i still dont get all the fuss about them
Generally, I avoid listening to The Smiths due to an almost visceral dislike of Morrissey - so this is the first time I’ve actively sat down and listened to them (compared to just hearing on the radio, or in films etc.) That dislike of Morrissey hasn’t gone away, to be honest - even if some of his lyrics are quite amusing, as are his song titles. They probably are the first of the “jangly guitar bands” that I hate so much, but Johnny Marr is the talent / brains behind the whole operation, and makes the whole thing more bearable than I thought. “There is a Light That Never Goes Out” is one song by The Smiths that I’ve always tolerated, but I also quite liked “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” Some songs have not aged well. Some could make the most bubbly person down in the dumps, and some are quite amusing to listen to, like “Frankly, Mr Shankly”. All in all, I can see why The Smiths are held in such high esteem, particularly amongst those indie types. I probably won’t rush to listen to a track again, but maybe I don’t hate them quite as much as I thought I did.
I was looking for a job and then I found a job, And heaven knows I'm miserable now Oh wacht, verkeerde album. The Smiths hebben een unieke formule: Vrolijke indiepoprock tunes met zang die Spotify beschrijft als "a keening, self-absorbed croon, embracing the forlorn, romantic poetry of Oscar Wilde". Vocalist Morrissey bespreekt zware onderwerpen op poëtische, vaak absurdistische en/of humoristische, manier. Deze mix geeft een bijzonder resultaat, wat erg aan is geslagen bij millennial hipsters. Zelf werd ik er eerst niet heel warm van, maar toen ik beter naar de teksten ging luisteren begon ik het steeds meer te waarderen. Ik snap wel dat dit zo populair is onder introspectieve intellectuals die boeken schrijven in coffeeshops (of mensen die zich zo voor willen doen). De lyrics zijn gelaagd, belezen, creatief, cheeky, en heel makkelijk om pretentieus over te doen. De tunes zelf zijn leuk, goed, maar voor mij niet super bijzonder. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out is wel iconisch (zowel instrumentally als lyrically). Liked songs: Cemetry Gates, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Ik vond dit persoonlijk wel een leuk album. Niet echt nummers die ik zou downloaden maar het werkt wel echt samen als een album. Frankly mr shankley was mn favoriet omdat het nummer de sleur van het album doorbreekt zonder afstand te nemen van thema van het album. Wel weer -1 voor old British white guy music.
Niet een hele uitgebreide review maar ik vond het wel een prima album. Het raakt voor mij weer aan het criterium je mag het opzetten, maar ik zou er niet zelf keer op keer naar luisteren. Daarmee komen we wederom uit op een 3/5. Ik kende zelf het nummer Bigmouth Strikes Again al vanuit social media en grappig genoeg kende Marije het nummer There Is a Light That Never Goes Out voldoende om stukjes mee te zingen, echt totaal geen idee hoe. Lekker kort album.
Meh
It's pretty good but there's not much here that sets it apart from other indie pop and it's a little boring
ok
I’ve heard some songs by them that I liked, but I thought the were gonna be in this album, but they were not. I didn’t quite really connect with the songs, but it was entertaining.
Cool de bons sons juste pas toujours mon style
I'm listening to this with open ears......Fuck Morrisey but maybe this will be ok? I fucking hate this. The lyrics from Bigmouth Strikes Again are fucking awful. The guitars/band are fine, Morrisey can suck it. 3/5 for cultural relevance. The first song that played after this album finished was Just Like Heaven and gd if I didn't need that perfect pallet cleanser! Thank you for you kindness, Robert Smith:)
Literalmente estaba escuchando hace una hora una canción de the smiths y pensé “debería escuchar más the smiths”. Y considerando que este es uno de mis propósitos, creo que se me está dando ya que tuve que ver un tiktok para llegar hasta acá, para llegar a este álbum.
Appreciate the artistry, not really my thing though.
Slow start but strong finish
I need to listen again 3.5
Its not terrible. Sonically, it sounds good. The acoustics and upbeat tone were fine. The lyrics I was a bit confused, its almost like is this satire? Other times I couldn’t really make out what they were singing. Its decent, but don’t think its a repeat for me.
I liked a few of the songs. Morrissey’s voice got to be a lot after a while. Not really my thing but I kind of get some of it.
Not what I typically listen to but ok
Sad boy British. Aesthetically into it but I just struggle to care what these boys have to say
Some good singles, but overall not great. 3.0
High Water Mark for the Smith's sound, still not feeling it
5/10 Nothing too good but not a bad album
I really want to like the smiths more than I do. I love the music, but Morrissey's lyrics (not voice or melody) get in the way too often for me. Although it is self aware, his melodramatic main character energy is too much at the start of the album and I think how I'd avoid getting stuck in a 1:1 conversation with him at a party. The main offenders for me are at the start of the album. Cemetery Gates onwards feels more balanced (and playful) and bring the enjoyment back up.
This album went by pretty quick. Easily the best Smiths album I have heard.
Some albums are better than others…
Ok, existing thoughts about Morrissey kind of put me off.
I just can’t seem to care about The Smiths…
Achei um bom álbum musicalmente falando, as letras pode ser discutíveis.
The Queen Is Dead - LOVE this one. It has the same feel as much of my favorite other 80s music. If it wasn’t so long it might be an instant add to my regular playlist - it might still be. Frankly Mr. Shankly - Fun! Nothing mindblowing but it’s definitely a pleasant listen. I Know It’s Over - Big tone change, but not unwelcome. Probably my least favorite so far, but the bar is VERY high, so that’s not saying much. I really like the part where the chorus hits. Never Had No One Ever - Another slower one, which tends to be a type of song I like less, but this is still a good one. Haunting little slow jam. Cemetery Gates - Another tone change, and way more upbeat than I expected from the title. I really like this one! Bigmouth Strikes Again - Oooh I really like this one. The feel of it is really nice. Might be another favorite on this album for me. Yeah I REALLY like this one. The Boy with the Thorn In His Side - I don’t think this one is really clicking with me. It’s nice, I just don’t think it’s exactly my thing! Vicar in a Tutu - This is also a jam! Not my favorite, but a nice listen. I really like the upbeat sound of it. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - I like this one. Also not a favorite, but feels nice to listen to. Really enjoy the lyrics. I think I may have heard this before or seen it referenced? This is rising up my favorites list the more I listen, too. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others - This one is a little weird and repetitive to me? I like the sound of it though. OVERALL: This was a good album, just a lot of it didn’t fall into my particular tastes. I would give it 3.5 if I had half stars but I don’t. My favorites were The Queen Is Dead and Bigmouth Strikes Again.
Good, but the album is of its time. Although Marr’s riffs are exceptional, the album can get monotonous. An average “must listen.”
Good album with some great songs, tough choice 3 or 4 out of 5. Good range of humor and pathetic self pity. Big fan of Marr's guitar.
Obviously some excellent tracks on this album but the filler tracks are pretty boring
Held ég þurfi að hlusta á það oftar til að læra meta það
Some absolute gems!! But not all amazing, but pleasantly surprised!!!! If mgmt wasn’t a 3 I’d be v happy with this being a 3 x
Lyrics are something else. The sound though very much what you would expeft
Good just not for me
I liked it… it was not as awe inspiring as I thought I would feel with how much hype the smiths get overall…
Bra! Det är verkligen ett bas album, helt fantastiska basgångar. Låtskrivandet är också bra, men det är rätt lågmält. Låtarna där de öser på lite mera är definitivt bäst, hade gärna haft mera sånt!
It’s got a solid energy right from the jump, but it doesn't totally blow my mind. A nice mix of upbeat rhythm and dramatic delivery, in classic Morrissey fashion. It’s definitely got chops. Spins: 1 Playlist Additions - I Know It's Over - Bigmouth Strikes Again - There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
This was an interesting album. Not all of the songs were my vibe but I did like some of them.
I already knew the better tracks off of this album but hadn’t listened all the way through before. It’s not really my thing anymore and just found it mostly whiny.
Other than “I Know It’s Over” I don’t have any stand out songs for me on this album. While I really enjoy the sound it’s not something I would come back to out of enjoyment for the album start to finish.
Morrissey is a putz
This album was good, a couple songs I've heard before. If I could give it a 3.5 I would.
half my food is oversalted
Listened in the car on the way to Broadway for Christmas. Same kind of as The Cure, The Smiths have such a distinct sound and I'm not a huge fan. Again fine but I wouldn't put it on myself.
Love omg
Not to bad, but isn't my style. Like the smoothness of the music and I listened to it in the morning, while working. Great as backgroundmusic
I didn’t hate this one as much as the other Smiths/Morrissey albums I’ve had, so there’s that.
You’re living in a coal mining township, and the union is on strike again. It’s not the most responsible move in the financial sense, but you’re gonna drive over to your girlfriend’s place and take her to the pub for a pint. Mainly because the football is on and you want to eat some hot chips while you watch your beloved Newcastle lose 1-0 to Manchester City on a dreary day at St James. You won’t have much money left to pay the rent, but deep down you know the union will fold and you’ll be back to work midweek. Fuck you Thatcher.
Was what was expected. A plesent listem but not a ton of variety
There's no criticism of music that I hate more than "overrated", because it's such an easy word to throw at any release that's even mildly popular among any demographic, and it's so often completely devoid of meaning or substance. That said... sometimes a shoe fits. Unfortunately, I really, truly do not get the hype for this one. Instrumentally, it's fine - Johnny Marr's guitar playing is a highlight throughout the album. I found Morrissey's voice annoying at first, though I did get used to it by the end of the album. But something about it just doesn't really come together for me, certainly not enough for me to see why it's so universally acclaimed, or rated #40 of all time on RateYourMusic, or the like. I also despise Morrissey and have nothing but bad to say about him, but that doesn't even factor in here. Just a really puzzling conundrum for me.
It’s fine. Nothing special. Definitely not one of MY greatest albums of all time. Probably not in my top 500. I will forget everything about this in a few weeks except that other people like it a lot for some reason.
Also a bit boring but some nice songs.
Some songs were great and groovy, I remember the first song was boring, i think the middle/end tracks were good
Solid smiths. Some more or less problematic songs, though
Not something I would listen to everyday, the lyrics were a bit funky to me. But I loved the guitar & drums.
3 1/2 Stars: The Smiths have always been an enigma to me. They don't write earworms and avoid conventional verse chorus verse structure, so It's always been hard for me to "grasp" their music. BUT there's just something there that's a little mezmerizing. Maybe it's that Morrissey voice or that ethereal sound, but I'm kinda with it. Lot's of cheekiness in these lyrics. I guess what I'm saying is I'd never search out their music, but if they're on, I'd never skip a track either.
Fairly enjoyable
Not quite my taste but not bad. Felt like the songs consistently started meh but built up into something I like more as they went on. "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" reminded me of Wunderhorse. It feels too much like "guy sings his poetry" to me. Getting through the songs often felt like a chore. I can see why "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" became so popular since it's a good one but I have a hard time picking a favorite because there wasn't any song that I truly loved.
I just don't get on with these lads. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" is okay.
just okay Would I listen again: no Deserves to be on this list: yes 3.4
As with Meat Is Murder, the music's fine, but Morrissey just wrecks it for me.
it's okay, the most famous songs from here are cool, the rest is okay
Morrisseys voice starts to grind on me after awhile. Solid otherwise.
Easy listening, mid tempo, late eighties music. It's a vibe I can get with. But wouldn't be an everyday thing
This record was good. It's one of the better Post-Punk/New Wave records that I've listened to. Favourite Track(s): Vicar In a Tutu Least Favourite Track(s): Cemetry Gates
Whiny sad boy music. Competent and some of the lyrics were enjoyable but overall this one’s pretty one note and bland. Disappointing
chill, nothing amazing
The band that helped create some of the most annoying people in every college dorm. Militant vegans. That aside, Johnny Marr's guitar work is so damn good that it kept Morrissey's whining from bothering me too much. A good listen.
It was okay. Not the best thing I've listened to, not the worst. I'm indifferent. It's fine. I won't die if I don't listen to this again, but I wouldn't be angry if I heard this again.
Happy that this is the last Smiths album I have to listen to, but disappointed that there's two more Morrissey albums.
Tämä on ainoa bändin levy, mitä oon ikinä kuunnellut. Tällä on ehdoton suosikkini ”Some girls are bigger than others”.
This was okay, none of the Smiths stuff I enjoy is on here really. "Frankly Mr. Shankly" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again" are good
Good
A few of my favorite Smiths songs on here. But its a Smiths album, and aren't they all just?
The Smiths have a unique sound that is captivating to listen to and all of their songs on this album for the most part sound different from one another. “Bigmouth Strikes Again” and “There is a Light That Never Goes Out” are my favourites off of this one.
The Smiths have never been a favourite of mine, in fact they tend to just annoy me. This album has a few tracks that represent good pop song formula for me, so I'll give it a 3
Take the tracks from this album and split them into two five-song EPs: EP #1 - "The Queen Is Dead", "I Know It's Over", "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" and "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" EP #2 - "Frankly, Mr. Shankly", "Vicar In A Tutu", "Never Had No One Ever", "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" and "Cemetry Gates" One EP contains some of the most dynamic, innovative and moving rock and roll ever made. Johnny Marr's music is outstanding, the playing from he, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce is sharp and powerful, and Morrissey's words, melodies and singing are some of the best of his career with the band. The other EP contains a pair of what are essentially novelty songs, each of which is as about as sophisticated as "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight?)" or "Tiptoe Through The Tulips", as well as couple of throwaway tracks that have the thinnest lyrics Morrissey has ever committed to vinyl. As a lyricist, he can at times take a handful of lines and spin them into something with real emotional weight (e.g. "Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want") but here he falls flat on his face. (The remaining track, "Cemetry Gates" is...just OK.) EP #1 is a keeper. EP #2 goes straight into the bin.
On dirait la même toune pendant 35 minutes. Je pense que force est de constater que je suis pas un fan de Morrissey. Il y a de quoi d'intéressant qui se passe au niveau de la guit sur plusieurs tounes par contre. Un son à la The Edge. Je pense que je commence à comprendre c'est quoi du post-punk.
C'est mid. 2.5 étoiles
115/1089 Better than the Morrissey solo albums i’ve been subjected to, not much to add really, it’s decent indie rock. M’s whiny tone is hit or miss as ever but the songs themselves are a bit better faves: Bigmouth…, There is a Light…, Some Girls…, The Queen is Dead 3 stars
I never thought I liked The Smiths, likely because I find Morrissey so very off-putting. I actually liked this, though, surprisingly. Maybe I should give them another chance, but then again, Morrissey can kick grass, so maybe not.
While listeinng to the second final song " if a double decker bus, crashes into us" it reminded me of my ex who kinda broke my heart so that sucks. otherwise it was alllllright not like amazing or anything
The Smiths are bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I know that Morrissey is like top-10 shittiest people in music but he knows how to write a good pop song, even if they all start to have a pretty similar vibe (i.e. I'm mopey and horny but nobody gets me). What I really like about the Smiths is Johnny Marr's guitar work. That jingle jangle sound he uses is infectious and it's his hooks that really get stuck in my head. I think it's fair to say he's one of the most influential guitarists of his generation given how many other bands and acts have built off his work (The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead, Oasis, etc.) The Queen is Dead seems to be the consensus pick for The Smiths' best album and I can see why, but I'd personally take their debut over this. Marr's guitar work is incredible and Morrissey turns in some great songs, but that raw energy they exhibited when they first burst onto the scene is missing if you ask me. Favorite Tracks: I Know It's Over, Cemetery Gates, The Boy With the Thorn in His Side, There Is a Light that Never Goes Out 3.5/5
When it comes to the 80s British post-punk stuff, The Smiths are the accepted favorite. Go to a Mexican wedding and ask for their thoughts on morrissey. As far as the most important groups of the era go, the Smiths are solidly my least favorite. New Order, The Cure and The Fall all clear. Morrissey and Marr make for a great duo, Marr is able to support Morrissey's singular lyrics and even cover up some of his indulgences with riffs that nest in your brain. Of course, Morrissey is a grating presence due to the events outside The Smiths (racist gay contrarian; common, exhausting type) though this doesn't really seep into the lyrics here so I'm able to partition Morrissey (Smiths) from Morrissey (autobio). That said, The Queen is Dead is really sharp, it's just not my thing especially relative to the rest of the era & genre. It's obvious to me why this one exploded the way it did - it's a great mix of a refined/mastered jangle pop sound by way of Johnny Marr while moving away from the more aggressive, dancier, and angular sounds of its contemporaries. While I like Marr's sounds a lot, I've always held that this causes The Smiths to have the least ambitious sound of the major bands. This might be part of the reason that every Smiths album loses my attention for six/eight minute stretches. That's not to say dictator Morrissey's sound changed all that much after splitting. On Morrissey, he's a really good songwriter. Funny, cutting, good visual imagery, well-read and clever. Of course, the Fall's diss track on him C.R.E.E.P. Is one of their funniest and cuts him down to size portraying him as a trend-chaser who thrifts personality from others; "His oppression abounds, his type is doing the rounds He is a scum-egg; a horrid trendy wretch" There's probably some truth to that but hell, he can cover for it well enough here.
Easy to listen to
It’s the Smiths, it sounds like the Smiths. I’m not much of a fan but I get the appeal.
Ended up less exciting as it went along. Hoped for more uniqueness.
Yesterday I had to listen to Meat is Murder and in my review I complained about all the Smiths/Morrisey albums I e had to listen to thus far. So of course today I got another Smiths album, this website is taunting me. But jokes on them because I actually liked this one. This album is way better than Meat is Murder. It had funny moments (give us money), and it was sonically just light years ahead of their sophomore album. If this is the only album by the Smiths/Morrisey I’d ever heard I’d think they were a pretty good band.
Can see the influence they had on indie artists (and emo) later on. Nice melodies, unique vocals. Not exactly my taste, especially in terms of mix and instrument timbres. I could see it growing on me if I gave it more listens, that’s just first impression
they switch up the algo once and its a decent algorithm
I also have the 21st century breathing down my neck I kind of hate Morrissey’s voice, but I like everything else about the Smiths, but you can’t really separate the two because it does kinda work sometimes 3.5 stars rounded down.
Morrissey is nothing if not consistent. 3.5
Was alright
Man, it's fine. Smiths albums tend towards the center for me, I just can't seem to get into it for more than a track or so. If anything, I know a lot of my favorite bands enjoyed this.
Since college, The Smiths have seemed like a band I should really like, but I’ve never fully gotten into them.
I always like the mood of the Smiths.
Like, it’s fine.
Quite enjoyed this. Never really taken that much notice of The Smiths aside from singles and in clubs, but this album was good. Morrisey’s controversies interest me in that there seems to be a lot of ridiculousness surrounding him, but at the core of it he and the band really worked.
Better than a 3 star but not quite 4. 3.5.
Mastering is good but the music is monotonous. Each song kinda sounded the same except for a select 1 or 2.
Bangers bang. The other just sort of their way through.
Not used to this kind of music, might like it the second time i listen to it
Not a huge fan of the smiths. Not a bad album though. Just not for me
I hadn't listened to this album in a looong time. I enjoyed revisiting it, but there's a reason The Smiths never really made it into my collection. They're just not quite my thing.
yeah pretty cool
This is definitely the Smiths. I always feel like you have to be in the right mood for the Smiths, but when you are, they crush it.
Witty, dramatic and melancholic. Favorite tracks: Bigmouth strikes again There is a light that never goes out
As much as the guy sucks, the music isn't terrible
Some of the music is ok but the singer sounds likes he’s going to cry.
I had missed some 80 melancholy synth music and morrisey is certainly that
A Smiths song is a nice change of pace. A Smiths album is far too long spent in the company of a miserable goth teenager.
I don't know why I cannot get into his singing. Music seems good enough but his presentation bags at me for some reason.
7/10
That was fine
Not my favorite Smiths album but boy do I always love Johnny Marr's guitars.
I’ve never really seen anyone praise The Smiths without reservation. I’ve also tried many times to really get into them, but usually gave up along the way. This time I finally listened more carefully, and Johnny Marr’s guitar and Andy Rourke’s bass completely grabbed my attention. Even the gloomy atmosphere isn’t bad at all. And songs like I Know It’s Over and Never Had No One Ever get more addictive the more I listen.
Pretty good.
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried delving into The Smiths but unless they’ve got other albums on this list it’s likely my last. I wasn’t impressed by much here, but I guess it’s cool that so many people love it.
Wow, a morrisey album followed by the smiths! At least it gives me the full spectrum, I guess! I just struggle with Morissey. He is a little tamed by the better backing than his solo albums, but just doesn’t really do anything for me. Certainly more groove and melody than ‘Quarry’ but just never going to be my thing. Enjoy their classics and an okay enough album, that is of its time. But just a bit ‘meh’ about it. His wet and soppy vocals that I can just see him loving himself over. Urgh.
This is a very Mellon collie album, but not always in a depressing or “downer” kind of way. It was a good experience, and very well executed, but not necessarily something you would put on at a party. But then again, neither is DSOTM.
Johnny Marr is awesome but I just cannot get past Morrisey’s whining.
I can acknowledge it's a great album, but The Smiths just aren't for me.
This was better then I thought it would be. After listening to other smiths recordings I had low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised.
I hadn't listened to this album before, I enjoyed it.
I liked Never Had No One Ever, but the album was a little underwhelming. Maybe it's just not for me.
Pretty nice, one iconic song that I already knew lol
I think the mood I was in made like this. I think it sounded ok.
It was decent. I was reading reviews and this one caught my eye. I dont know who wrote it but this perfectly captures my thoughts and they deserve credit: "it's not really that bad, kinda catchy in a weird way. but it definitely is the soundtrack to suicide in some wussy way, like a sleeping pill overdose"
Disclaimer: Morrissey is an asshole. The album is okay, Morrissey's voice is boring, so the regular, some catchy songs though.
This was an interesting one. It definitely sounded cool. They ended a lot of their phrases the same way. There was also a lot of vowels “oooh”. There was more variety later on in the album. I like “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” “Some girls are bigger than others” is crazy
There’s something about the new wave sound profile that I just kinda like. The driving percussion and jangly guitars provide so much energy and almost irreverence. Dark, aggressive, pounding. Just from a timbre and tonality standpoint, I think I would like to revisit this record. I like sad music, I guess. The production sounds a little thin for my taste, but that’s kind of everything in this style from this era. But I think it adds to the vibe of the record, so I don’t count it as a negative. While nothing really wowed me on the first go around, I think this album could grow on me. 6-6.5/10 Standouts: Frankly, Mr. Shankly There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Good
Típico que conoces a alguien y le preguntas que música escucha y te suelta "Nose un poco de todo", así que le insistes que te diga algún grupo y te suelta "Escucho the Smiths" y es en ese momento en el que te das cuenta de que estás hablando con alguien que está estudiando artes y huele un poquito a mocos secos. Que no se me malinterprete, me esperaba algo peor, no lo volvería a escuchar pero no me enfada que lo escuche la gente. Principalmente no me gusta la poca variedad del álbum, a excepción de la segunda canción que es British ahh song. También me pone de los nervios el "flow" del cantante por decirlo de alguna manera, ya que es como si Lars Ulrich cantará, no mete un golpe de voz dentro del ritmo. Es básicamente escuchar héroes del silencio pero él cantante canta un 6/7% mejor y molan bastante menos. Entiendo que fue un album influyente en el estilo pero compararlo con los beatles me parece probable, y eso que me caen mal. En plan ni si quiera es el mejor album del 86, existiendo master of puppets. Mateo no te ofendas, yo también le como la poya y los guevos a discos que no valen ni para colgar en la habitación. 6.5/10—>3/5
Oh, well, yet another record whose importance I don’t get. Sure, the lyrics are not run of the mill, but in music music matters. The songs, their rendition and in particular the singing are not particularly good.
The Smiths: The Queen Is Dead: Its fine. This sure is pop rock stuff. 6.5/10
Never really got into The Smiths, it was a decent enough album but I don't think I'll rush back to it
Quintessentially 80's, but at least The Smiths have something to say. Quite a few songs seem to be critical of various people or types of people. Some of them are quite funny, particularly Cemetry Gates and Vicar in a Tutu, which I think are my favorites on this album. Funny how nothing seems to change in this world. Now more than ever are there religious charlatans seeking the spotlight for money while being the most deplorable sinners out of the spotlight. Vicar in a Tutu is expressing exactly that. Other songs are quite angsty. 80's emo music for sure, but it's a nice balance between edgy teenage angst woe is me and a valid commentary on the world. I tend to be a bit more drawn to their commentary than the angsty part, but it may also depend on my mood. I wasn't sold at first as The Queen is Dead was just way too 80's for me, but I liked the album further we went.
One album is a lot of Morrissey
The Smiths always sound the same. Which can be a good thing, but for me it's a bit monotonous
Pas mauvais, mais pas pour moi.
Bra til å montera seng
Ihan hyvä
Its ok
I actually liked the Morissey albums better than this.
Pretty solid album in my opinion. Very cohesive and consistent. I enjoyed it - the obvious standout being "There is a Light that Never Goes Out."
3/6
It's pretty good but just wasn't my vibe today. Bumping to 3* to compensate since I might have enjoyed this more another day.
It's alright, there's something I really enjoy about his voice. Favourite track is There Is a Light That Never Goes Out.
Welcome to the Jangle. Я люблю хіти The Smiths і досить спокійний до їх творчості в цілому. Цей альбом найхитовіший та й загалом мабуть найкращий. Морріссі дуже пасує ця музика чи навпаки)
I liked this! Put me in the fall spirit.