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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.
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.
Yep this definitely sounds like the smiths
Just okay.
- some of the most pleasant music and some of the least pleasant lyrics on the planet. something tells me morrissey did not truly know how joan of arc felt. ‘cemetery gates’ and ‘a light’ are familiar to me, of course. entirely perplexed on the point of ‘some girls are bigger than others’. overall, i do like the sound of the album, but the lyrics are just a grimace.
It's good but nowhere near as good as Meat is Murder
Wenn ich richtig zähle, das neunte Album auf der Liste, das ich schon kannte. Hatte es deutlich eintöniger in Erinnerung, war postiv überrascht, wenn man sich durch die ersten Songs durchgekämpft hat, ist es gar nicht so schlecht. Trotzdem, seine Stimme nervt und ich weiß nicht, was ich mit den Lyrics anfangen soll. Die Panflöte oder was das ist in TIALTNGO ist das Beste am Album.
Don't know why this works, but it does.
Kinda cool but I expected more
Not normally a fan of The Smiths, but this album was pretty decent.
It was aight
This album had a cohesive mood throughout but the songs varies a lot in how good they are. A few are great but most of them fall in the "meh" tier for my. Not bad but nothing I would seek out and listen to.
Awesome guitar. Great listen
good album but no more smiths please
Very much a smiths album
guitars are great throughout. It grooves, it's dancy. While I dig it a lot. But it's not "my shit", and for it to be a 4, it atleast needs to be my shit. hard 3
As is often the case in this list, I think there are better albums by the band/artist in question than the selected one.
Birth of EMO A few genre defining songs
This was a super entertaining album. It's not really rock and roll, but it's musically, I dunno, kind of weighty when paired with Morrisey's lyrics. Guitars and bass are really good throughout. And the lyrics, man, they're good. They all feel meaningful. Morrissey wailing "Oh mother, I can feel the soil falling over my head" was a peak moment for me. Standout songs were "I Know It's Over" and "Cemetery Gates" It's an album I probably wouldn't add individual songs to a playlist, but could see giving a spin when I'm in a certain mood for it. Pretty cool! 3/5
The lyrics are lame, but this has very nice instrumentals and vocals.
Pre 1989 country music! Great sound and album
A great album. Classic Morrisey lyrics and great rifs from Johnny Marr.
The Queen Is Dead is an album Ive listened to in the past because Ive seen The Smiths everywhere and like a few songs. But this album for some reason just doesnt have replay ability for me. The music is great I have enjoyed when Ive listened to the album but nothing about has me thinking about it and wanted to listen to it again. This is a great album and i respect everything jts done. Favorite Tracks: The Queen Is Dead, I Know It’s Over, Bigmouth Strikes Again
I love the Smiths. I'm the perfect age for them. I still will soon certain tunes and albums relatively often. Even back in the day though, this album was never my favorite. Apparently it still isn't. I know it's a classic and has all the hallmarks, but it has never landed with me like some of their other ones.
Not their best, but ok
Some good tunes on this but I do find the smiths a bit one dimensional. Lyrics are clever “frankly Mr. Shankley”, but Morrissey is a bit of a douche. Other fave tracks: “there is a light…”, “bigmouth strikes again”.
Its been some time since I last listened to TQiD and I still held it as my favorite smiths album because it had some greay songs plain and simple But... I think during this listen I realized I wasn't nearly as into it as I remember being, I mean it has There's a Light that Never Goes Out, Bigmouth Strikes Again, the title track and Some Girls are Bigger than Others, but the rest of the songs just kinda come and go or come, sound annoying and move on (Frankly, Mr Shankly and Vicar in Tutu should have never been on this album). Is it good? Obviously, but I guess I still struggle to care about Smiths' ALBUMS compared to their songs
“The Cure! Now with 10% More Self Loathing!” I hear a lot of The Cure here. Which makes some sense, considering this album was released several years after Cure’s debut. The name, notwithstanding, I would almost think they were a Robert Smith side project. I was never really into the Smiths. I recognize the talent, but never vibed with their music. That hasn’t changed, but I can see why some would place this album on this list.
I’ve had several dalliances with Morrisey on this list and I always dread them. And the. I listen and come away thinking this is fine. The same thing happened here, I just wish it sounded a little better? Something about this album wasn’t as good as the others. I think it’s too much of a bummer?
Huere schad wie do de lead sänger sini stemm isetzt. Eigentlech hätt är e huere gueti ond eigeti stemm wommer au dörs Albom döre ghört ond i The Smiths e eigete touch ged. Leider send alli songs öppe so ufbaut, dass t Instromänt vorallem en onderstötzigsrolle vo sinere Stemm speled. Das esch eigentlech au sehr guet well är jo guet cha senge wenn är nome es bez meh Melodie wörd inebrenge. I fascht allne songs tönt sini stemm rächt monoton. Wäg em Ufbau vo de Musig konzentriert mer sech jo au of die ond so werd s ganze Albom au chli monoton. Dass das ned e so mues si zeigt är i gwössne songs es bez aber nienet so guet wie i "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". Klar es send au do ned riise intervall, es ged aber es paar stelle wo är plötzlech merklech höcher werd. Das macht s lied grad vel enteressanter. Natürlech darf au ned ehri Könscht z chorz cho. Es esch huere guet gpellt ond t Melodie esch scho au huere geil. Wär do nome ned das Potenzial ...
5/10 - every song sounded like a worse version of the most popular smiths song. I don’t love that song so these ones were just ok
its fine. theres something about this band that irrationally pisses me off I don't what it is
Its alright. Lots of catchy songs but no real solid theme or vibe or idea, just lots of complaining with britpop vibes.
I want to hate it because Morrisey, but it’s not awful.
Sometimes I love The Smiths, sometimes I hate The Smiths. Averages out to a 3 for me.
All around a solid album. Cheery at times and somber at others. Album flows very well and there are no tracks that I am itching to skip. That said, the Smith's most upbeat and fastest songs do not come off this album, with the exception of There is a Light That Never Goes Out.
I see the goth inspiration and how important it was. It didn't really catch me until the last 3 songs though. Not my favorite The Smiths album but still good.
I do know Johnny Marr is a genius, I get how important this album is, but I wish I could be someone who enjoys this. I just don’t get it. There’s something wrong with me maybe
Not as bad as I remember, actually kinda liked this album tbh
Thought this album was cool! I dunno. Favorite track - some girls are bigger than others 7/10
Seems like every Smiths album I hear has at least 3 or 4 really upbeat songs and then a bunch of slow crappy songs. I guess I like jingle jangle pop Johnny Marr guitar better than depressing Morrissey stuff. So it seems to be the case with The Smiths. Good album, I just want one album with all of my favorite upbeat Smiths tunes on it. Maybe I should make my own compilation. 3.4/5, couldn't get to 4 stars. Don't miss these songs: Cemetery Gates Bigmouth Strikes Again There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
I ended up liking this despite not being excited about it once it started. It won me over... yeah the guy is mopey and sometimes it's not fun to hear someone whining about stuff when you're in bad mood, but the music is pretty good.
Much better than last one 3-4 stars
It's an alright album and felt very 80s British to me. Spot on.
fun energy.
I mean, it’s okay.
For the second time I didn't hate a Smiths album. Ew.
Not great, not terrible. Certainly hyped, and that explains some of the hate. But overall is just an ok British rock album. 7/10
Pretty nice background music. Not very entertaining. Voice is good but feels disconnected from the instruments. As if it were recorded over a finished beat, not matching exactly.
Okay introduction to The Smiths and their sound. 'There is a light...' had what's been a favorite, but nothing else stood out of initial listen
Hate his vocal style. But musically it's the best Smiths album yet
There is some interesting instrumentation on the album, but ultimately spending time with this music is corny & annoying.
It was ight!
OK I guess
Some people who's musical opinions I respect are big Smths fans. I am not, I don't dislike them they just don't move the needle for me
fun listen
how tf is bigmouth strikes again in the same album with vicar in a tutu bro. or every other song really
3 - started good but overstayed it’s welcome
The Smiths are a band I pretended to like in high school because I thought that cool kids listened to the Smiths. Luckily I no longer have to pretend; their music, aside from a few random songs, just isn’t for me. That’s not to say it’s bad, I just don’t really like it. I do like Johnny Marr’s guitar playing, but I much prefer it in Modest Mouse.
Can see why it’s on here but not my cup if tea
Solid enough album. Not much from the Smiths has really ever grabbed me. 5.5/10
5/10…madchester / britpop
This album is actually quite good. The first and only The Smiths album I've listened to to date. I enjoyed it. Bigmouth Strikes Again and Frankly, Mr. Shankly are my two favourites
3.5
Some bangers. But some twee rubbish as well.
“Bigmouth Strikes Again” is good, “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others” and “Franky Mr Shankly” are grating
Lori- 5 Mike- 4.5 Michael- 7 Miles- 5 Cole- 5
3 y gracias
Fine album nothing really stood out except for the song about fat bitches
Pretty sweet album.
Schöne Melodien, aber unregelmäßiger Gesang, der mich etwas stört
Enjoyed it but didn't think much more of it than that. I like the beats though!
The *idea* of The Smiths is so much better than The Smiths actually are. A little bit of musical ennui goes a long way. Maybe I’ve just outgrown them.
Never been a big Smiths fan (I think Morrissey's pompousness comes through in his lyrics) but I do appreciate that they were talented, which really shines through in this album. Didn't personally jive with me overall but a lot of good songs.
Some real classic tracks.
I would listen to this again.
Morrisey is a miserable bigot but some of the music is catchy.
Morrissey's voice is tolerable at certain frequencies. Unfortunately, he often ventures beyond those frequencies. Otherwise ok.
Interesting.
Very good singles off of this album but the b sides could be better
It's Morrissey
Again I find The Smiths to be a decent listen, but I would never seek them out on my own. It’s enjoyable enough, and at around 37 minutes, it doesn’t stay past its welcome
solid classic. “there is a light that never goes out” still one of my favorite songs 🙏
Smiths are not really my jam, all due respect to Johnny Marr
Enjoyed listening but couldn't tell you which song I liked the most. Reminded me of The Tragically Hip, The National sometimes.
Band an album where all new to me. But it turns out for me that the frase "one of the greatest albums of all times" is uses a bit inflationary. Nonetheless I really like this one although there is no outstanding track on. favourite: "Cemetry Gates", "Bigmouth Strikes Again" 3,5
Frankly Mr Shankly was a bit of a surprise. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, but in the _I want to be moping around while driving my car and smoking a cigarette_ kind of way despite having stopped over a decade ago.
Music good. Morrisey bad.
Just ok
Perhaps my favorite Smiths album. I had a very good time with this, and it came close to 4 stars. The vocals are just a little too affected for me to really, really dig this.
I really, really, really don't care for Morrissey. For the most part the album was ok if I didn't focus on the whiny lyrics.
Nothing special.
Pretty average album in my opinion. 3 stars or C+.
very depressing but hits when youre depressed
Surprisingly fresh, it has a good groove that's still fun to bob your head to.
The Cure and The Smiths on back to back days. Cemetry Gates and Bigmouth Strikes Again stuck out as favorites. 3.5/5
Pleasant, inoffensive album. Decent tunes, some interesting melodies. Overall pretty good but nothing mindmelting.
Nope... Maybe
ominous death wishes brouht to you by the smiths they want the queen dead, and you + your lover girl/boy und wie wönds das? doppeldeckerbus straight id fressi hey richtig hard core was die da verlanget, aber mit dere softe engelsstimm würdis glaubs fast no mache - zum glück gits in basel kei doppeldeckerbüs, glück gha das album hett en sehr bestimmte lovesong vibe, da gspüri früelig, sich verliebe, dumm ih de gegend umegrinse und das ganze schöne züg leider ischs wetter grad gar nöd früelig und niemert vo eu hett 500 days of summer gseh, drum machemer dene hammer boys 3 strikes uf heisse eisen glonk glonk glonk
Likes : Frankly, Mr. Shankly Bigmouth Strikes Again Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
Hearing the voice, all I could think about was that double-decker bus that crashes into us. Good album.
High school emo kid me is so satisfied right now. Adult me is less impressed.
Never Had No One Ever // The Boy with the Thorn in His Side // There Is a Light That Never Goes Out //
I like the Smiths well enough, but I think I got this album on the wrong day. Several tracks are part of their Spotify top 10, including their #1 ‘There is a Light…’. Just wasn’t feeling that dreamy sort of new-wave sound today
All righty then... I tried. I really have, multiple times over multiple years... and made harder, I have felt victimized as well by those that "don't like" my favored bands because "they don't like the lead singers voice." Yet, try as I might, I love the genre, the lyrics are great, the melodies... but ... Argh! I just don't like the lead singers voice and all these years and all these tries and retries and approaches to this band have all but failed. Nope. Just don't like the lead singers voice. And it is all so ... so lyric heavy, so important to The Smiths very style. On the other hand, I know that I have been bothered by bands I like being dismissed for this reason and won't say that lyrically, musically, and in that alternative genre that The Smiths don't have a well deserved place at the table. They do! And in that sense they are pretty great actually. IFF I liked the lead singers voice I would be raving about this album in all fairness. Only if...
There is a light that never goes ouf
The Queen is Dead is an alright Smiths album. Listened to this a bunch when I was sad, which is what the album is made for. I feel like this is very loser rock-esque. Could I listen to this album on repeat now? Absolutely not. That’s the reason I would rock it points, is after a while the songs morph into one another in not such a great way. The more the album plays on the more I see why this is alright and not “good” 3.5/5
Good, not great. Some good grooves.
Helt ok!
I thought this was a pretty quality album. Lots of great rockin going on!
Am I right that all the songs are within one octave? and I believe about 90% of the notes are between A3 to D4, which makes the album sound very dull. Apparently this album influenced Oasis and Britpop in the 90s, so it has some value. 2.5 / 5.
It’s alright. Feels like a lot of Morrissey’s work isn’t as essential as this list maker seems to think it is. They obviously just love him. Ik it’s the Smiths this time but it didn’t really feel much different than his other albums. I still enjoy the actual music and his singing style is fine for a while but it’s feels like overkill at this point. It’s hard to actually consider any of it great because he has the same approach to every song. He’s made an observation and coined a metaphor, and then he’s written a song about how mundane it is. Which honestly gets pretty fucking boring after a while. Even the upbeat stuff is bitter in one way or another. It’s hard to unsee the personality once you realize you don’t like it.
Some good songs, some meh songs, but nothing great or terrible. Classing 3 star in my opinion. I also feel a bit conflicted now that the queen actually is dead.
Nice rock album with a classic 80s vibe, but to me it feels reminiscent of a lot of styles from that era that I've grown a bit tired of.
More of a Louder than Bombs guy personally.
Yeah I've really given it my best shot. I just don't really like his voice. The music is fine, but I will not be coming back because of his voice. This is a soft 3.
7/10
The beginning is very boring and goes nowhere, but it picks up a little bit in the second half.
Not terrible. Music is OK, not too exciting but listenable.
I mean it's alright, I guess. I just find it kinda bland and not really as incredible as people say it is. 10/10 according to Pitchfork. more of a 6,5/10 for me.
Pallar fan inte Morrissey, vilket är synd på Johnny Marrs fantastiska gitarrer. Trea
Oh boo hoo. Some good stuff here though.
Some of this old rock music has great ideas, but they somehow always manage to fuck it up
Enjoyed this album. Not fully my taste but no doubt some good songs.
Definitely the first Smith's album I've listened to It's giving the Conjuring 2 vibes Overall, would listen to again as background music
I agree with most of the good things said about this album, just not all that passionately. The tonal disconnect between tracks 1 and 2 always irritates me. The lead guitar, bass and production quality are all awesome.
I did not use a private session of Spotify. Spotify was trying to make me a Morrisey/Smiths fan for a while, but it didn't take. Morrisey had an interesting voice an it's used extensively even when there are no lyrics. Speaking of lyrics, they are quite morbid. This doesn't suck, but I will always take The Cure over The Smiths.
Feel like I should appreciate and enjoy The Smiths more than I do. Alt 80's should be in my wheelhouse. But for some reason they never hit for me. It's fine. But not earth shattering.
Enjoy the Smiths but not a huge fan. This was solid and definitely the Smiths with their very distinctive sound.
Kinda fun, actually. 3.5 stars.
According to The Smiths, "Meat is Murder". Listening to Morrisey's rants is also murder to listen to. This album is quite good though. Morrisey himself is an alright singer, but not great. The rest of the band does a fine job. 3 stars for "The Queen is Dead".
Very English sounding vocals, good musicianship. Morrissey is a sad boi. Highlights: "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" (jaunty tune, caustic lyrics), "Cemetry Gates" (upbeat tune, depressing lyrics), "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" (pretty music) Notable: "Bigmouth Strikes Again" (the altered high-pitched Morrissey voice is silly)
I've never really listen to The Smiths before, so this was a good introduction. Not really my style, but it definitely sounds familiar and iconic for the 80s. Good knowledge, but probably not one I'll return to very often.
I quite liked this. The singer's voice is unique in a good way and the overall vibe is quite good. None of the individual songs really rose to the point of being bangers, so I'm between giving this a 3 and a 4. Given Morrisey is a bigot, I'm happy to err on the side of 3
Alright songs. Fuck Morrissey with a rusty screwdriver. 6/10 album 1/10 dude
En riktigt bra låt
An interesting listen. Good music. Vocals aren't too whiny to enjoy.
Morissey is such a mixed bag. Marr is consistently great.
Pretty cool!
Haven't heard this in a few years - some good tracks on here!