Reviews (page 11 of 17)
Not bad, my dad liked this music
Not the best thing to listen to first thing on a Monday morning, but I like
3.5 rounded up for the singles. Some lovely bass lines. Shame about Morrissey's whole... personality.
Weird. And weird is good. Probably it'll be good to listen to it another time.
I like the Smiths, and have heard many of their songs and a full album or two. I'm not sure if I've heard this album before, but I knew several tracks prior to listening to the album. "Cemetry Gates" is a potential new favorite, and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again" are favorites that I've heard many times before. Compared to when I first listened to the Smiths, I have more questions about whether I like the content of the lyrics or not. For now, I'd listen to this album again.
Very 80's but it sounds good 4
For better or worse, this album is tattooed on my brain.
es como blur pero un poco más normie y a la vez un poco más rarito hard to explain
Great breakup album
Gillade denna
Not bad
Love it!
Have already listened prior to today, but a pretty damn good album. Best song - bigmouth strikes again
da four
Brilliant.
Einfach gut, eingängige Songs mit melancholischem Feeling. Ich liebe dieses Album, lange nicht gehört.
Hit! Vielleicht wären es mit lupenreiner Weste fünf Sterne geworden und die Diskussion hat mich doch etwas beeinflusst.
Nummers die zichzelf niet opdringen. Ideaal voor achtergrondmuziek.
I had this on heavy rotation in my early post-grad years. Some quality cuts scattered throughout, enough to make it worth listening through. Except for "Frankly Mr Shankly" and "Vicar in a TuTu", bleh. The existence of those (imo) stinkers knocks it down a star for me.
A blast from the past. Haven't listened to this in close to 20 years. Still like it better than "Meat is Murder"
Really good album. I know it’s over is one of my all time favourite songs.
Positief verrast door dit album. Erg melancholisch, maar toch gevarieerd en net iets opgewekter dan ik had verwacht volgens wat ik al kende van The Smiths
Love me some Smiths. Not perfect due to some boring songs.
Depressing but good
Have you heard of The Smiths? I hear they're terrif!
Loved it but I already loved it
Dit is wel fine muziek
pretty good
This is one that my dad plays a lot. Overall I really like it but on some songs the moodiness gets to me. Favs are the queen is dead, there is a light that never goes out, and bigmouth strikes again
Storytelliiiiiiing. This album is great
Overall liked it, sounded decent and interesting/goofy lyrics made up for the fact that it sounds pretty mopey throughout.
So many great tracks, this album improves with age.
Hilarious Morrissey voice cracks throughout. The music sounds like it’s about halfway between the Beatles and the Cure. No song stood out as super good and I didn’t really like Frankly, Mr. Shankly or Vicar in a Tutu bc they just sounded kinda creepy. Morrissey’s voice is also pretty bad but I think the songwriting and the interesting vocal melodies tend to play to his voice and make it more manageable. Upon further listening it’s actually pretty good.
Great rock album! Smiths are 2 for 2 with me so far!
Pretty good singing!
Cool album
First listen of that album but I know Morrissey well. He didn't ever change his style, did he?
Really enjoyed this one
I really like this album, it has a very chill aesthetic. Probs gonna add some of the songs to my camping playlist.
pretty cool
Good shiz. Would listed to more of the smiths
Nothing i've really listened to before, but i like it!
"I want to go down in musical history", they say on this album. I'm no historian, so I can't comment on how that went, but the tunes were groovy enough to justify that ambition. I feel that if I listen to it a few times, this album will grow on me. It has the makings of something that is entertaining and soothing at the same time. Something that I could chill out on a Friday evening listening to while basking in the satisfaction of a week well spent.
I like it.
Good stuff. I enjoyed this much more than expected
I honestly liked this album a lot more than I thought I was going to. There's lots neat little instrumental choices that fit the songs very well. Morrisey is not my favorite person on the Earth, but his voice sounds really good here and the lyrics are good
Wish there was more difference between songs but most songs are solid
Liked it, just something about that it makes it easy listening and feel good
Smiths - always good. Some girls bigger than others is on this album... been looking for that song.
cool
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Starts off weak with TQID and FMS (post punk and bad ska) but after that becomes just fine. I have serious Morrissey fatigue, but am pleased to report this is the last of his/the Smiths releases I need to review. 3/5
Not bad, I enjoyed listening to this. I had never listened to an entire album by the Smiths so this was a first. Some very good songs here and a number that I didn't care for. Overall, I don't like them but there are a few good songs here and there
"There is a Light That Never Goes Out" is inescapably interesting. But many of the others escaped my interest. Unfortunately for instance the last song, right after that one -- "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" -- what the hell was that. But I've actually come to like the Smiths more through this than I thought I would. (Review copied from my other group.)
The Smiths are a great band led by a great but very obnoxious singer. I won't even mention the controversial stuff around Morrissey. Even without all that still, he holds the band back. His lyricism is great, but his singing style is hard to listen too. Johnny Marr is an incredible guitar player and I wish I could hear more of it on this album, but more often it gets drowned out by Morrissey whining about how he's a weird little guy.
Funny album. Love his voice, always.
It was fine but at this point in my life I find their music to be rather whiney and pedantic.
Good memories from college.
Im very unsure of why I dislike Morisseys voice, but I do. Its not terrible, its just not something I'd choose to listen to.
It’s fine. It’s been steadily growing on me for the past 6 years or so but I still don’t think I’d call it particularly fantastic or anything. I think Johnny Marr is one of the best guitarists to ever do it and there are some phenomenal guitar melodies here, but I don’t really enjoy much else about a lot of these songs. With that being said, ‘There Is a Light That Never Goes Out’ is a contender for the best 80s song. It’s probably in my top 20 songs of all time. Single-handedly bumps this album up a point.
IF A DOUBLE DECKER BUS CRASHES INTO US TO DIE BY YOUR SIDE IS SUCH A HEAVENLY WAY TO DIE
Favorite songs: Cemetry Gates, Bigmouth Strikes Again, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, Vicar in a Tutu, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 3.5
The Smiths. Such a ground breaking band. Yet this album is not their best work.
I know its over is alright. The queen is dead (first song) not my style. Album is short, pretty good though as it got better as it went on.
The Smiths have an important catalogue overall but I find each album itself has it bright spots and its flaws. Some iconic cuts here, but also a few that drag…
The Queen IS dead. Long live Camilla.
never understood the appeal.
its good!! just too old coded for me but i’d listen to it on my free times :)))
as far as 80's music goes.... I kid. I could see this being quite good of the times. I don't think it holds up as well as others do, though. big fan of "i know it's over" 3.5
There are a few songs on here that I really like (The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others) but overall the album leaves me a little flat.
I like how sonically different the tracks are from each other. They've captured the emotion perfectly. Although not my soundscape, I know this would hit for some of my friends!
Big girls
There is a light that never goes out is a classic for a reason, but I think there are a lot of weak songs here as well
Has a couple bangers. I really like The Smiths, though not the biggest fan of a few of the tracks in this album. I was torn between giving it a 3 and a 4, but doing 3 because Morrissey is a chud
Would be good background music while working.
The Smiths are highly regarded my many and Morrissey's voice is unmistakable for sure. While I find the Smiths to be but an average alternative band from the early 80s, they do have some good hits and one of them is Big Mouth Strikes Again, which is the best song on the album. The rest of the album is average to me. It is an easy listen but can get monotonous at times.
236. weirdo
6/10
Enjoyed this album and the opportunity to explore The Smiths. Morrissey’s voice is very pleasant to listen to and the songs kept me interested throughout.
3.5
Basically what expected, though I hadn’t heard (or don’t remember) any of these songs before.
Not bad.
Rough Trade ROUGH 96 (UK) vinyl rip: Favorite tracks are "The Queen Is Dead" and "Cemetry Gates." Very pleasant listening. Morrissey's vocals are light and airy. The perfect soundtrack to a slow, rainy day. "Goth-lite" Had to make sure volume issues at the beginning of "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" was actually in the album and not just in this rip.
3.5/5
There's a first time for everything; this is the fifth Smiths and/or Morrissey album I've listened to, and this is the first one I've liked a little bit. Still don't like Morrissey's voice and style, he is a miserable hang, but there's a handful of pretty good songs on here in spite of him. Johnny Marr is still good, the arrangements are good, and the lyrics on some songs are quite beautiful. Solid 3/5, probably the absolute ceiling score from me for anything featuring Morrissey.
fine but a bit bland, morrissey's singing is subpar
Das dritte Studioalbum der englischen Band aus Manchester entstand zwischen Juli und Dezember 1985 in den RAK Studios London, den Jacobs Studios in Farnham sowie den Drone Studios in Manchester und erschien im Juni 1986 bei Rough Trade – einem Label, das dem Quartett seit dem Debüt jene künstlerische Freiheit ließ, die dieses Album in jeder Note einlöst. Johnny Marrs Gitarrenarbeit oszilliert zwischen Wucht und Filigran, mal treibend und aggressiv wie im Titeltrack, mal von schwebender Zartheit wie in „There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", während Morrisseys Gesang zwischen bitterem Sarkasmus und verletzlicher Offenheit changiert. Was dieses Album über bloße Songsammlung hinaushebt, ist seine Geschlossenheit als Werk: Von der monarchiekritischen Eröffnung über die morbide Selbstironie von „Cemetry Gates" bis zur emotionalen Wucht von „I Know It's Over" entfaltet sich ein Bogen, der britischen Alltag, Klassenbewusstsein und persönliche Verzweiflung miteinander verwebt, ohne dabei je pathetisch zu werden. Andy Rourkes Bassläufe und Mike Joyces präzises, oft unterschätztes Drumming geben dem Ganzen ein rhythmisches Fundament, das Marrs Klangexperimente erdet, ohne sie einzuschränken. Rückblickend markiert „The Queen Is Dead" den kreativen Höhepunkt einer Band, die kurz darauf an genau jenen Spannungen zerbrach, die ihre Musik so unverwechselbar machten – ein Album, das seine Zeit überdauert hat, weil es nie bequem sein wollte. Ein Meisterwerk britischer Popmusik, das seine Widersprüche nicht auflöst, sondern zelebriert.
If you can look past the mopey attitude for a second, there is some really solid music in here. Your experience will vary based on your ability to do so
Bits of this I loved, bits of it were OK. I might like this album more with more listens and would be willing to try.
Have I listened to this album before No How familiar am I with this album Only a little How do I feel about this artist? Morrisey bothers me but Marr is a god Pre-Listen Thoughts: This will be my first Smiths album on the list, I’ve only had Morrissey solo. I know a lot of people like this album. Favorite track(s): Big Mouth Strikes Again Post-Listen Thoughts: His voice just doesn’t do it for me, the music is good though. Morrissey is a good musician, and not an untalented singer, but his vocals are the weak part of this album for me personally. NOTE: When it comes to certain artists I am doing my best to judge an album based purely on the music, not how I feel about the artist as a person
There were some high points and the general style of the music is enjoyable. Then there were some super repetitive parts.
Up and down on this album. Meh…
"There is a Light That Never Goes Out" is inescapably interesting. But many of the others escaped my interest. Unfortunately for instance the last song, right after that one -- "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" -- what the hell was that. But I've actually come to like the Smiths more through this than I thought I would.
One Smiths album was sufficient for this list. A second adds nothing. That said, the album is fine. Nothing I'd actively seek out to listen to again.
It was better than I thought it'd be. Dancier than i expected which was nice but the overall sound is redundant. My faves were Cemetery Gates and There is a Light That Never Goes Out.
Bueno, si yo me hubiera encontrado con Summer en vez de Tom, no hubiéramos podido coincidir porque definitivamente lo mio no son The Smiths
Not quite as good as their first album but the ethereal dream wave synth pop sound is incredible.
More maudlin droning over some alright 80s jangle. The musicianship is great, the vocals are insipid, and the songs are average. I really don't get the hype. Their best album is one of their best-of compilations, their albums suffer from so much uninteresting filler. Bang average album, pleasant enough in parts but overall nothing amazing.
its ok not my fav but good
I hadn't listened to this full album before, and only recognized one or two songs off of it. It has a good cohesive feel but none of the songs stood out to me. I could see how it would improve with familiarity, and I will revisit it.
Despite the Smiths having an overwhelming Morrissey problem, the album is solid Brit pop-rock. While I do not get the over-the-top swooning for this record from critics (someone really needs to check the NME offices for lead paint), Johnny Marr can write some nice hooks.
I guess as good as a Smiths album is gonna get
fine, not a smiths fan really
sin duda sobrevalorado, fav Bigmouth Strikes Again 3.7
I cannot stand this dude's voice man but the music isn't bad. 3/5
Mid, nothing stands out.
Liked their earlier album "The Smiths" much better. This is much more eightyish. Annoying drum beats. But Cemetry Gates is nice.
honestly this is way goofier than i expected. the smiths are talked about in a kind of reverent tone a lot, i was expecting some soft emotional guitar or something. and there's some of that. but i was not expecting a singsongy bit about "mr shankly". maybe the lyrics actually mean something deep but i was pretty surprised by it
I didn't hate it like I did the Morrissey solo album, but his singing is still so whiny it takes away a lot of the enjoyment. The Queen is Dead was good but there wasn't much else that stood out.
I love the smiths
80s UK new wave, indie rock. Considered one of the greatest albums. Kind of rambling and meh.
Cool Intro I like the title track No idea what he's talking about Instruments work good together Cool guitar effects Second song sounding kind of goofy Still goofy but getting used to it Was ok 3rd song sounded a bit boring at the beginning but cool guitar during chorus(?) 4th song also has cool 80s guitar Zoned out 5th song reminds me of the sundays with strumming guitar Like it but heard it before 6th song Intro sounds like that one heart song Also heard it before Cool bass and guitar moment 7th song used to be on liked songs Starts yodeling almost near song end 8th song train song Do not like it Ends abruptly 9th song double decker bus song 10th song echoey guitar morissey was the 1st performative male album was decent im thinking 6.8/10 so 3.4/5
Some good songs I like Morrissey voice 5.7/10
only songs worth listening to are bigmouth strikes again and there is a light that never goes out, otherwise major snoozefest
Morrissey kinda sounds like he has something stuck in the back of his throat at all times. The instrumentation is pretty good, just really not crazy about the vocals. I think they work great as a palette cleanser in a playlist but listening to an entire album of this is a bit grating for me. Wow I'm shook with how short this is. 37 minutes are you crazy? Favorite on this was "Bigmouth Strikes Again" Overall glad I listened. Mid to high 3 for me. EDIT: THIS MFER GIVIN VEGETARIANS A BAD NAME
I begrudgingly like The Smiths. This is probably my least favorite album by them, unless I'm forgetting one.
The album was fine, nice to have on, but no takeaways and nothing particularly caught my ear to jam out to. Didn't dislike it, but wasn't loving it, firmly in the middle.
The first few songs were not my favorite, but the rest was good classic Smiths stuff.
Initial listing ranking: 7/10 Type of music / Reminds me of: Mom rock, fourstringish potential Thoughts: It got better as it went on I think Favorite Track: Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
It's not my favourite kind of music, I did like the cheerfully gothic songs though. A couple of highlights, some boring songs though. I can appreciate it I guess.
There's no better word to describe my thoughts on the Smiths than mediocre. This is another album that felt like the blandest loaf of white bread in the whole store. Truly the boiled noodles with no sauce musical artist.
A decent collection by The Smiths, but it seems to lack some of the essential qualities that made following albums from them sound unique. The songs on this album sound more upbeat and the instruments are simpler, making the songs sound flat and less impressive. I feel that the haunting and dark sound of future albums were better suited to Morrissey's vocals, and characterized much of The Smiths' music. Nevertheless, the basic elements of their music is established in this album, and the songs aren't bad.
3 albums from The Smiths and another 4 from Morrissey is quite excessive. If this is the best of the seven,, I feel bad for all those artists that should belong on the list but don't have a single entry.
mid
Genuinely how did these guys get so popular There’s some pretty solid instrumentation, sometimes I’m not too crazy about acoustic guitar in rock but I think it sounds pretty good here. Some great bass lines in there as well. I’ve definitely heard There is a Light that Never Goes Out before, and it’s not a bad song I don’t really care for Morissey’s vocals, think they’re fine for the first song but they very quickly wear out their welcome and just kinda suck. No song really stood out for me; even though there weren’t any songs I’d consider bad I really thought there’d be at least one song where I’d listen and think “man that’s good.” I know this is like one of the great British albums, but between this and Stone Roses I just really don’t care that much about this genre of 1980s British indie rock. Also Morrissey is an insufferable annoying guy, might have influenced my taste a bit but I really don’t think his vocals are very good
I simply do not like some girls are bigger than others! I don't want to think about what he's saying!! There was really only one song that stuck out to me, the rest was a little too trite.
3/5
Never really got into The Smiths. Album is OK
I'm not the biggest Smiths fan. I like singles of theirs, but I've never found a whole album that resonates with me. I'd rather have a "best of". "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" is a brilliant track and there are a few other tracks that I quite dig. Bunch of stuff on here is forgettable. Yeah. As an album, it's alright.
Haven't listened to much Smiths aside from this project. I'm fine with this. It doesn't get me as excited as it clearly does so many people, but that's ok.
Some great tunes on this but also some not so great ones
Normally don't really dig this type of music but I didn't hate this one.
I like Morrissey with a groove and not sad sacky.
Definitely middle of the road for me. The Smiths (and Morrissey) have occupied a sort of tangential liminal space in my music knowledge. I've bounced off them a number of times despite thinking it would be the kind of thing that I'd get into. This was sort of that encapsulated. I didn't hate it, but didn't latch onto it. It sounded good, but not catchy enough to make me want to give it another spin, or dig deeper. Luckily I see I'll get another six albums on this list to give it a try (fml).
Ive heard of these guys, have not listened. Some good tunes on here. I don’t know where this falls in their discography, how well it represents their sound, but I’ll most likely dig in.
Pretty easily the best of the (way too many) Smiths albums we’ve encountered thus far. The vocal melodies actually sound intentional, and the instrumentation is more unique from song to song.
I have such a love hate relationship with The Smiths, this is by far one of their bedt albums. But even at that I really don't find myself enjoying parts of this, that's mostly Morrissey's fault. The singles work really well off this, very memorable. But parts of this album just linger on way too long and it starts to irate me. Honestly I'm scared that I've only had one other Smiths album, that means more are coming for me. Help. Fav Track: There is a Light That Never Goes Out
Wasnt as bad as the reviews made it out to be
I think the high expectations played a trick on me with this one. This is the last The Smiths album I have to hear from this list, and honestly, probably the one I liked the least. I loved "Meat is Murder", so I thought I would get an even better experience with "The Queen Is Dead", as it is considered the definitive album of the band by many people. However, I am not resonating with most of the material in here, and I tried, really hard indeed. I listened to this about 8 times and I haven't seen any improvement in my opinion on it. which is positive by the way. I think the album sounds very pleasant, cozy and hauntingly beautiful. coming from both Morrissey's distinct and soft voice combined with the ethereal instrumentation. I think my problem with the album is that I expected to be darker and sadder. Not to say that it isn't, because the lyrics can be very depressing, even with the mixed satire so characteristic of the singer: and there are certainly some dark moments, like "I Know It's Over" or "Never Had No One Ever". Nevertheless, in my honest opinion, I don't find anything to be truly dark and impactful. I can't really explain what it is missing that "Meat is Murder" does and makes me like it so much. With that being said, I know The Smiths is not only about sad vibes. They also compose some charming and more positive sounding tunes, which is the side I like the best about this project, specially the lively guitars in "Cemetery Gates" and "Bigmouth Strikes Again". Overall, I think it is a nice album. While being dark, moody and haunting it manages to combine very well with a more positive and charming sound, Nonetheless, I personally can't say I loved it or find it as impactful as their previous release.
I thought this was decent even if I didn't love it. There were some good songs here. The vibe was a little peppier on some tracks than I've come to expect from the Smiths/Morrissey. I think I liked the musical compositions more than the vocal contributions, which started to get old by the end. Not to mention the lyrics were a bit cringey at many points. I feel like I just like the band better than him as a solo artist, anyway. It was good/fine, but not sure it's more than that. Overall: 3.1/5
Frankly Mr Shankly muy divertida, a mí playlist
Best song, "Frankly, Mr. Shankly".
idk
Morissey's melodies get a little repetitive nearing the late-middle of the album, but still p good
3.6/5 Favorite Songs: The Queen is Dead Never Had No One Ever There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
Mostly average, but some great tracks too. They do have a good sound, relaxing, comforting.
Pretty good album, quite a few good songs~6/10~ top 3 songs: there is a light that never goes out, frankly Mr. Shankly, bigmouth strikes again.
Listened 16 May 2026
I like moody music. Things that are a bit heavier, both in theming and playing. More melodic. Layered. This, theoretically, could fit into that. Also, The Smiths have been pretty influential on a lot of the alternative 90s bands that I love. It all adds up to something I should love. The problem is I just find Morrisey to be un underwhelming singer. While the band might be very good, he drags it down. It's why I don't understand how so many people consider The Smiths amazing. To be sure, there are parts of this album which are worth it. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is an excellent song and there are a few others which are worth listening to. More often, though, the tracks don't go to great heights, mainly because of how limited a range Morrisey signs in. 3 stars and that is being very generous.
Has a great choice of songs I especially enjoy listening to the title track and “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.” 7/10
One of one for sure. Too bad that voice comes with si much baggage.
havent listened to it in a long time my least fav album from the smiths i think frankly mr shankly is actually so good i know its over and now were sad obv songs are good i just have personal issues with that oldman
When I was first getting into music beyond the charts, the hype around this album seemed almost overwhelming with how much the press raved about it. I remember listeneing to it about 7 or 8 years ago and not thinking much of it. On this second listen, I like quite a bit more of this album than I used to though I still feel like something just isn't clicking for me. There's some absolute gems in this tracklist (The Queen is Dead, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, Some Girls Are Bigger than Others) but others that I just don't understand. "There Is a Light" made me question why everyone seems to acclaim it as absolute peak music. Overall there's just as much that I like about this album as there is that I don't care for, so you can consider me indifferent to this whole thing.
It was ok, definitely overrated
You always know what you’re gonna get with the smiths. Nothing bad nothing phenomenal
Good album that lost a point because Morrissey is involved, landing it right in the middle.
Thought there were some interesting lines - not something that jumped out at me but also wasn't bad.
The vocalist always kind of rubbed me the wrong way but listening through this album he kind of grew on me.
Roof-staring, okayish
Reasonably good listen, suspect his voice would do my head in if I had to listen to it for too long though.
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.
Cohesive. Lyrics range from evocative to juvenile. Morrissey sounds convincingly miserable.
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.
It's a 3.7
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.
didnt hate it as much as i remembered hating it from the AM top 100, but still not sure how much i actually enjoyed it i think its just not my thing 2.5
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.