The Queen Is Dead

listened to this before but remembered nothing except "cemetry gates" going crazy (it still did) and not liking "there is a light that never goes out" (i was crazy, it's the best thing on the album). the rest that i didn't remember wasn't worth remembering. vacuous, showy playing that can describe the rest of the 80s just as well. but *dang* those 2 songs are worth it.

3/5. I definitely wasn't able to give it the time/energy it deserved. I have heard fantastic things about this record but it just didn't seem to resonate with me. I think it might be a combination of the lack of attention I was able to give it as well as the overall mood I was in while listening to it. Hopefully upon relistens I will enjoy it more.

Great songs but also some silly ones.

Ñeeee Not bad not good

It's very typical Smiths. Dreary music for depressed teens. Songs are good but as an album it's meh.

Eh

A little disappointing, nothing really standout IMO

I like The Smiths. Their singles anyway. First time I have listened to one of their albums. I still like their singles.

Lightfooted, positive and interesting instruments like panflutes and violins. Quite some songs that do very little to me though.

upbeat pop rock with morrissey’s signature crooning. lyrics tinged with offbeat humour. certainly a quality listening experience.

Yeah, not really listened to the Smiths before, but this was pretty good. I'd give it another go.

Another ok album that has me questioning why it’s on this list. Or maybe I’m just not into the album.

It's ok

Some beautiful songs, while also including some moments where you can really hear Morrissey's asshole nature come out. 3.5/5

I know this is a classic album, but I think it’s just OK.

Likes: talented vocals, a lovely echoing spaciousness to it all, achieves an oddly melancholic euphoria at its best Dislikes: aimless and droning melodies, generally fairly nondescript songs Favorite Tracks: The Queen Is Dead, Bigmouth Strikes Again, Vicar in a Tutu, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

I have a generally positive opinion of The Smiths, this isn’t my favorite and it certainly has some forgettable cuts but there aren’t any standouts I dislike.

I've known of this album for a long time, but have not had much urge to listen. I only listened to two-thirds, so the score is with an asterisk, but overall impression of what I heard is generally "meh." I understand how this may have had cultural significance at the time, but in general it does not do much to stir up emotion in me. That said, I do like the bass sound a lot and fee like I've heard it mimicked in other works since.

I was not expecting the singer to sound like that to be honest. Very good album that didn't really wow me but was nice

Are we sure Morrisey isn't a time traveler? Predicted the shit out of that first song. This album didn't really have any standout moments for me but I can appreciate it for some of the guitar and bass. Morrisey's voice kinda pisses me off after awhile but in some songs it's very enjoyable. Middle of the road album for me.

Of it’s time. Wordy and a bit samey, not really my cup of tea

Bleh, like the smiths, Morrisey not so much

Its good. Nothing bad apart from Morisseys vocals sometimes. Great guitarist.

Liked a couple of them.

ah so this is the tshirt everyone's been wearing (jk) idk if i like it or if its just nostalgic and fuelling my main character delusions

I really like this album.. . mm yes very yum... morrisey needs a tissue but so do i because its now allergy season and so i am snotting my way to work rn having relistened to morriseys insights such as some girls are bigger than their mothers i still like the album becoz he dujnks on the queen. and its true, the queen IS dead nice groovy basslines melded with the drums to make a great driving upbeatness contrasting pleasantly , with a good bit of tongue in cheek ,with morriseys woes i like the non focus on virtuosity but it can leave some parts of the album quite samey; though this atmosphere feelz cultivated

1.The queen is dead- The start of the song was a bit weird.. Progressively got better, nice drum beat, mozzies voice is a bit off on this one, nice bass line, overall a bit of a strange start but very true lyrics 7/10 (added to playlist) 2. Frankly Mr. Shankly- very annoying tune, although mozzies voice is decent on this one, nice bass line 4/10 3. I know it's over- mozzies voice is good on this one, nice bass line, bit of a slow song, although overall it was a nice song, with again very true and sentimental lyrics 7/10 (added to playlist) 4. Never had no one ever- I like the instrumental to this one, mozzies voice is also good on this one, very relatable lyrics "I'm alone" maybe to some people "I never had no one ever" you can almost feel the pain in his voice. I like the whistle bit on this song, good drum line and guitar, loved the instrumental interlude, made the song better 7.5/10 (added to playlist) 5. Cemetery gates- started off good, seems like a catchy song, I liked the lyrics on this one, bass line is good and guitar, his voice is good on this one, chorus is very catchy 7.5/10 (liked the song) 6. Bigmouth strikes again- instrumental seems faster than the others, was not keen on the echoed voice in the background, guitar is perf on this one as well as bass and drum fill. this one does seem like a catchy tune. 6/10 (liked the song) 7. The boy with the throne in his side- mozzies voice is good on this one, good instrumental, especially the drums, although his voice does get a bit annoying after a while on this one. 5/10 8. Vicar in a tutu- sounded a bit like a country song, his voice is a bit off on this one, guitar is good, have no idea what he is going on about though lyric wise, the title does me laugh though 4.5/10 9. There is a light that goes out- instantly recognized this one, love the lyrics, strong vocals, good instrumentals, very catchy song. 8/10 10. Some girls are bigger than others- Thought my headphones were broken, as the song faded out for a bit, which I was not a fan of.. love the guitar on this one, and the lyrics very humorous. very repetitive, liked the background vocals of moz on this one, vocals were strong, this song overall does give a nice vibe very 80s, instrumental was wonderful 6.5/10 overall this album averages at a 6.3/10, I purely loved the instrumental of this album sounded very nostalgic and had a good vibe to it. my fav track was "There is a light that goes out" and my least fav was "Frankly Mr Shankly". I would buy this album on cd and maybe vinyl purely for the instrumental and I am not a big fan of mozzies voice, but overall a good album.

Enjoy it a bit more than I thought I would…but not too much.

Man. I thought I liked the smiths. I like a few songs a lot but realized I don’t love them top to bottom. Some really gnawing tracks I just couldn’t get behind truthfully.

I feel like all of their songs sound the same. Not bad, just meh. Nothing stands out here.

I definitely prefer bands inspired by The Smiths to The Smiths themselves. I was trying really hard to be generous. But "Now I know how Joan of Arc felt"...?? No. Just no.

Not the best offering by The Smiths but still passable. As usual, great music skill from the band and a few songs with some great lyrics by Morrisey

It's a shame that Morrissey is so punchable because The Smiths make interesting music. Title track is excellent. Second half of the album loses momentum. Overall decent album.

I wanted to love this album but I’m perhaps not English enough, or ironic enough, to fully appreciate it. What a lyricist Morrissey is though…

triste e deprimido igual os ingleses, mtas musicas lindas mas a voz de esquerdomacho do vocalista e aquele sotaque me incomodaram musica fav: there is a light that never goes out

Three too low four too high I’m somewhere in the middle so rating lower

Still love the guitar sound and the fun songs are funnier than I remember. But the classic Smith style songs are more of a drag

Probably need to relisten to it but for first go it was ok, I really don’t think it was outstanding like people say though

frankly mr shankly

70/100 Pretty much same melody throughout the entire album, Bigmouth Strikes Again is pretty good.

Excellent guitar-playing from Marr.

Предыдущие смиты зашли получше, этот даже не советовал бы обязательно послушать

Morrissey is certainly a guy that thinks stuff, huh?

There is a light that never goes out is one of my favorite songs. But in general I feel like the songs on here are really hit or miss. I wish this system had half stars to give it 3.5

Een verademing na Björk met een paar bekende nummers! Helaas mag ik het niet té leuk vinden van jur want die man is gecanceled avant la lettre blijkbaar

3.5/5 This album was very emotional and emo, then sarcastic happy rock. I feel like I need to listen to it again with the lyrics.

I find Morrissey a bit much so... Not the worst, but not one I'll rush back to.

This is probably my favorite album by the smiths

Meh

phew. so much better than that horseshit meat is murder album. had more of the smiths/morrissey whine over clean indie guitar melodies. the bassist is him. clean clean stuff over here. morrissey still be kind of a weird alt right clown tho.

Just not for me

Might have to listen to it again, didn't like it much the first time.

I was very much looking forward to this album but the house soon is now album just made this one seem very inferior. I hate to say that

I think the person on the cover of the album laying on their back, staring despondently to some far-off place, mouth ajar seemingly sighing does well to capture how I felt when I first saw 'The Smiths' was on deck. Pleasantly though was my surprise, as the album was much more energetic and enjoyable than I had vaguely recalled. Songs like 'Frankly, Mr. Shankly', 'Vicar in a Tutu' and 'Bigmouth Strikes Again' land as nearly bubbly, especially with the vivid lyrical storytelling. Yes, there are some ballad-esque tracks that are more akin to what I was dreading, but they provide a diverse texture to the album, when the album is taken on the whole.

Some nice songs. Not memorable

Pretty fun album but don't think it's that special to me

Okay, repetitive 3/5

Not bad, but there wasn't anything that really stood out to me other than the title of course. Instruments were nice.

Love The Smiths. Hate Morrissey.

!st time listening to The Smiths, I kind of get it but its not really my thing.

Je dois avouer que je me lasse de la voix de Morrissey après quelques chansons.

Was alright not my thing tho

s’alright!

Very good, the album that hung a million Smiths posters in the rooms of Boyle Heights teenagers! Favorite song: There is a light that never goes out, obviously!

This is the kind of music my grandmother listens to. Not bad but not exciting

Soft sad rock. I don't hate it

I think I would actually put this at a 2.5 because, while there were a couple song I did like, I didn’t really like the majority of the album. Some of the instrumentals were nice but I didn’t love the main vocals and some of the songs sounded similar to each other imo.

Some classic songs on this album for sure. Good guitars and bass, and overall the songs are very well written. My beef is with Songs like The Boy With The Thorn In His Side... just too much for me vocally. The timbre of Morrissey's vocals irritate me to no end. I've tried to keep an open mind, but I just can't stand it. Sorry not sorry.

3/5. Fairly a good album with some listenable songs. Not my favorite genre but see the appeal.

good smiths

meh

The Smiths. 'Nuff said.

It was alright. Never a fan of the meandering vocals. The last song was funny.

Cool

Love “There is a Light”

Ok

This can't be a coincidence getting this album to listen to today of all days. Madness. Anyway it's a really solid album with some great tunes in there, Bigmouth Strikes Again and There is a Light being particular highlights, along with The Queen is Dead itself. The main problem with this album comes outside of the album itself, as Morrissey is such a rampaging bellend these days it's hard not to be put off at least a little bit listening to it. And I know he's a massive anti-royalist, but the Queen was brilliant and an amazing public servant, so there.

Never liked the Smiths. Some iconic songs but not my style.

The queen literally died today

Quite curious that I got this album as my album of the day the day after the Queen actually died. Coincidence? Maybe, I don’t know. Anyway, this album gripped me right away! Loved the sound and experimenting feel of the whole thing. A work of art that had me wanting to keep listening to find out whats next.

Classic Smith album - Not a huge fan but I appreciate this album a lot. Melodic and meaningful, now that I’m typing I think I enjoy it more than I thought.

I wasn't expecting much after the first track did nothing for me. The style started to grow on me a few songs in. Creative lyrics throughout with some of your typical new wave cliches and interesting experimental ideas.

was a fine listen, a little weird, i liked bigmouth strikes again

Classic Smiths

Timely, vocals quite unclear but fairly enjoyable.

Didn't mind it, which surprised me as I expected not to. Might listen again

Continuous sound throughout, enjoyed the vocals

Like the Smiths. Did not have time to listen

Beetje saai

Not my thing but good tracks

Great songs, but I still can’t stand Morrissey’s voice. Bass is oddly loud and bouncy considering the mood of the album. Some interesting production with the vocal doubling and synth strings.

It was a nice album. No tracks stand out though.

Nothing overly stuck out, but it seemed pretty middle of the road for it's genre

Great album

Alright!

For the site to recommend me this the day after Queen Elizabeth II died.. not sure if this is coincidence. I did know bigmouth strikes again. Overall it was okay.

Pretty much what you'd expect from the Smiths. Not my cup of tea.

Still Morrissey - but better songs

Weird and strange, timely pick and the singles from it are very good.

Ok

better than i thought. morrissey still not my favorite.

Wow. And she just died yesterday. Is everyone getting this album today?

Cheeky pick for today ;)

Fijn album hoor

Just noting something strange: I actually have two lists going through this site, and this is the first time they’ve both had the same album on the same day; and it’s September 9, 2022 - the day after Queen Elizabeth II passed away. Hard to believe that it’s just a random selection, but, if so, it’s quite a bizarre coincidence. Unfortunately, that coincidence may the most memorable thing about listening to the album. The music was enjoyable enough, though nothing really struck me. The lyrics had some wry humor, but weren’t especially funny. It was worth listening to once, but I doubt I’ll come back to it.

Lyrics are not my style. Music however has a good tone and good rhythm.

Pretty cool! Not that the queen is dead of course...

Never really cared much for The Smiths

Quite bizarre to get this album at the same day the BQueen dies.

September 8th: Queen Elizabeth II dies. September 9th: I get this. Coincidence? I think not!

Pretty good. First half was better

I might listen again if I feel like being sad for no reason

Not my kind of music

just ok

Little on the nose, getting this the day after the Queen's passing... It's a nice album, but I've never been a huge fan of The Smiths. Mostly has to do with Morrissey's voice and crooning, it just doesn't do a lot for me. Still a good album though!

Yeah she is

LOL. Solid and I even knew a song

Somewhat mediocre for such a highly praised album. It's not bad my any means, but it does not excite me.

Timely (The Queen of England just died). I like the music...the lyrics, not so much. A bit too emo / "I am very smart" type stuff. 3/5.

Couple good songs but overall not all that interested…very 80s sound

Not my favorite, but the queen is indeed dead and that counts for something

They thought they were funny with this suggestion. It was alright

Good

Lol, nice timing with this one. This reminded me that I used to listen to a few Smiths songs back in the day. Still like their distant and alternative sound, and there are a few bangers in this album. Unfortunately, not enough for me to reach to a 4.

Not sure if it was a deliberate thing, but this was suggested on the day our Queen (Elizabeth II) died, so tried to listen objectively, but tricky. I used to hate The Smith / Morrisey, but as I've grown, I have grown to enjoy their music more and more.

Not as great as everyone makes them sound.

Listened Before? N Well, here we are again, Morrisey. Your talent is over the top. Your lyrics are mediocre, and your attitude is a piece of shit. I somewhat enjoyed this album, but it lacks range and it lacks originality even for its time. I probably won't ever listen to it again. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: There is a Light that Never Goes Out

What are the odds of getting this album the day after the Queens passing... It was an okey album, i already liked the hits and didn't really find any new favourites.

There's better Smiths albums

A little whiney, but some of the songs were better than I thought they would be, and the queen is indeed dead.

It seemed appropriate (and a bit obvious), that this album came up for review the day after Queen Elizabeth II died! I even played this album in it's entirety as a tribute the day of, but to be fair, I listened to it again within 24 hours. I must admit, I haven't listened to this album since the late 80's and I can't say I'm a fan of The Smiths. Maybe, it's because Morrissey is such a shitty person or it could be their music never interested me. Listening to it now, it's fine, some of it is really good and I especially like the title track which opens the album. Similarly to other Smith records, it began to bore me after a while and my mind started to wander. Again, I don't hate it, I just don't love it.

Better than I remember, but just not that big a fan of Morrisey

This can't be a coincidence? The Queen Is Dead? The day after the queen died? Common now. That aside. Probably my favorite of the The Smiths albums. I'm not really a fan in general, but this one is a bit more enjoyable than the others.

Meh. Also, fuck Morrissey.

/* I cannot believe this site recommended me this album on the day after the queen of England - Elizabeth II - passed away. The audacity lol, but it was a great themed album I guess. God rest the Queen! */ This indie flavored alternative rock album by the English rock band the Smiths - their third - starts out with a jamming track that paints a bleak reality. However, the music stays upbeat with it's guitar tunes and humorous lyrics strewn about. It's no wonder this album became an instant sensation at release. This award-winning classic, but unique Britpop album is one of a kind, and should be enjoyed by everyone! RIP the Queen really is dead

Pretty moody for my tastes

Meh. It's above average new wave, but it's still new wave. I didn't suffer listening to it, which was nice.

Frankly, Mr. Shankly make me think of the Barenaked Ladies. I’m think the inferior band might have listened to this growing up.

Not depressed enough at the moment to fully appreciate this album

They have to be trolling rn

Some really high highs. some really meh lows

Solid melancholy indie rock album. Lyrics remain on the darker side even when the music is upbeat. Difficult to not become entranced with Morrissey’s haunting vocals

I always find the Smiths a little boring.

I can’t get myself to fully like this album. A couple of th songs are Classics but the rest is not my cup of tea!

OK Background Music

Not bad

Interesting, good timing, but also non extra-ordinary. Some of the songs stand out from the rest.

Really enjoyed this album. Morissey has such a unique voice. There are 2 or 3 memorable songs but then a few fillers. Only reason it's not a 4 star is that I've found myself turning it off over the weekend when it's been on.. enjoyed listening to it.. but not one for the 'Add to Liked' playlist unfortunately. 3.5 realistically.

‘There is a light that never goes out’ is a tune, the rest is a bit meh for me.

Some cracking tunes, especially There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. Morrisey is a prize tosser though

Shame about this being put forward as an 'edgy' choice for Friday. I know it's a classic, with plenty of decent tracks. But it's hard to enjoy - especially the first half. The bass playing sounded much better than I had noticed before.

Pretty decent album, not really my thing but can appreciate it for what it is

It's not a crush for me.

How appropriately timed.

I dig the tunes but can't handle Morrissey. An instrumental version of this album would be the shit. Or maybe just someone else to do the singing.

2 bangers!

Was pretty fun.

I liked the first two and last two songs which is 40% of the album.

How ironic

People that like narcissistic goth music and a beyond burger on the side... (There is a Light & Bigmouth) top tier bangers 👌

Not a bad listen, also not very memorable

The Queen is dead.

musically it's great, I just don't like Morrissey

Decently solid, some lyrics had me scratching me head though

Woah! I think this is the shortest album. So many people like the smiths. Hayley even played it on her podcast. Dislike track #1. His vocals get annoying. The lyrics are really great but I think there’s times where the singing is more like melodic spoken word instead of singing.

not my cup of tea. nors yra geru kitu gabalu.

Muy oportuno postear este disco un día después de la muerte de la reina. ¡Un gran detalle!. Sin dudas, "There is a light..." es una de las mejores canciones de The Smiths, aunque su letra no dice mucho más que otras canciones., pero en el texto de "The queen is dead" se va un poco más allá y quizás sea la mejor letra del álbum, y un detalle no menor a tener en cuenta es que es la única canción del disco en la que Morrisey no participa de la composición.

Oddly specific for the timing. Easy listening, not stand out though.

This one gets one less star than the last album by The Smiths because there were a couple songs I wasn't a fan of. I still don't love the singer.

Musically great, some very good tracks the whole album flows well. However, I feel the whole thing is ruined by Morrissey's whiney vocals and inane lyrics. I couldn't see why the Smiths were popular at the time and still can't see it now.

I’ve really tried to like this multiple times and it is just fine. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out is the only song I really like and there are some others that are enjoyable but overall I’m just not a huge fan. There’s times Morrissey’s voice sounds really cool but the random moaning throughout is weird. This is still at least a 3 despite the harsh comments but just for an album with such high acclaim I don’t understand the raving about it.

"Sounds like the Smiths". As with Tori Amos, I struggled a bit with my own tendency to hear an overall sound that I associate with the artist/band, rather than to really listen to each track, let alone to imagine a time when this sound was new and exciting. But a few stood out for me: "Cemetery Gates" got my attention - brighter sound, really engaging lyrics. "Bigmouth" was one of only two tracks I'd heard before: a great sounding pop song, but with truly troubling lyrics. There is a light that never goes out has one of the best Romeo & Juliet type lines ever written ("...to die by your side, oh the pleasure and the privilege is mine"). But will I come back and listen to it again? No, probably not for the whole album. So 3.5 stars. P.S. The timing of this album hitting our playlist is either the most marvellous coincidence, or else the feed is not truly random (in which case, kudos to the site managers for intervening in this way).

I didn't hate it. That's progress.

I was hoping, given how much I enjoyed Vauxhall and I, that I would have a newfound appreciation for The Smiths. Sadly, that's not the case. I connected with a few songs. Bigmouth is now stuck in my head for the rest of the day. But for the most part, I just found myself getting impatient.

I enjoyed parts of this album, but a lot of it just melded together in my brain.

I’ve listened to this album before. I’m not a huge fan of the smiths, but there were a couple of songs that were good.

Decent album, listener friendly. Cheery.

more appropriate then ever hell yeah

Like our experiment's dear leader, I also found the timing of this album highly suspicious given the recent passing of the female monarch. Listening to The Smiths when I am not wallowing in depression is tricky because it can pull me down into a depressed state or annoy me quite easily. From the opening track, the ending lyrics "life is very long if you are lonely" resonated with me. Musically, my favorite song was bigmouth strikes again.

Sorry still just not there yet. Willing to keep at it but had time getting through the whole album of dudes voice.

Some catchy songs on this one. Not really my favorite but it grew on me during a second listen. I enjoyed the dark tone and lyrics. Reminded me of The Cure.

I never really listened to The Smiths but I did enjoy this album. I thought it was well written and especially liked the tone and feeling of the lyrics.

It's interesting how people cannot hold two conflicting ideas in their minds. It's possible for BOTH "The Smiths are good" and "Morrrissey is a prat" to be true. One has nothing to do with the other in the context of a review. Review bombing is the hallmark of sad, simple minds. If you don't like Morrissey, boycott his work. But no, that's not enough. You have to use what puny bit of power that you have to try to influence others to not listen to him. Pathetic. Anyway, this album is average. Three stars. And Morrissey is a prat. Still three stars.

Very good, some would say landmark album in post punk music, but aside from the well known songs listening to Morrisey whine and bitch gets tiring

Bra til å montera seng

There’s some good songs on there but not enough to write home about.

There’s a couple good tracks on here, but it didn’t grab me like another of their albums we had on this list.

Some catchy stuff in here.

Unusually talented. I dont want to like it but it grew on me. Though not my preferred genre

It's fine. A few great songs but mostly forgettable

Oh wow, this was such timing. I used to like The Smiths a lot in high school/early college, but they do little for me now. Morrissey’s delivery only annoys me, as does his petluant lyrics. The musicians are solid, though, and sometimes it works well enough that I can still get behind it. C

Favorites were Cemetry Gates and There is a Light That Never Goes Out. Well crafted but depressing in Smiths fashion.

Quite enjoyed this but it felt very nostalgic. From an earlier time when indie bands (or at least singers) weren’t espousing questionable views and tried to write erudite and witty lyrics. I loved the Smiths when I first heard them but their albums haven’t grown with me. The band are okay and fit the songs, but not as inventive - to me - as others seem to think they are. Listening to this when I did made me sad, but it was a wistful wishing for the simpler times when I first heard this band, rather than the music itself, I think.

Weird coincidence with the passing of Queen E?

So very morose, a little tongue in cheek. It wasn't bad, but I didn't really enjoy more than 2-3 songs. 2.5 stars rounded up.

Definitely one of the best Smiths album. Some great tracks but some filler also.

Lidt trist, men egentlig meget godt, Morrissey gør sin ting

Classic Smiths album. Bit torn between 3 and 4..

This is ok, I guess - I don't understand the hype at all. Although I did appreciate the attention to detail in getting this album the day after the queen died ;)

De muziek is leuk voor op de achtergrond. Liedjes zijn prima popsongs, maar niet heel interessant en ook niet heel swingend. Prima. ***

oof 2? One star for being catchy i think especially for bigmouth strikes again.

morrisey heeft een iconische stem, makkelijk te herkennen. Leuk toegankelijk album

RIP LIZZY, wel een tof album

Couple of good songs. Nothing amazing on it though.

Big mouth strikes again and there is a light that never goes out are both one star songs. The rest is worth a star.

I can't believe the Smiths predicted the queens death almost down to the day. I know this album thing is random, but days like this I wonder if they just pushed this album out to everyone today due to her actual passing. It would have been even spookier had this been the album yesterday. Really enjoying it though, especially the title song.

Listened to this on the day after Queen Elizabeth II died. And, I listened to this in Edinburgh, Scotland across the street from the St Giles Cathedral. Interesting music. Not always my preference.

🤔 The Queen is Dead. Long live the King! Charles III 3

I hate to admit it, but this wasn't bad. Good work, The Smiths. 3.5.

Cool but too depressing

Not able to understand what is so special about this album! Average.

She is indeed. 5-7/10

Sweet bass lines. Kinda too sad for me, but I didn't hate it

I think I enjoyed this album more because the timing was too good.

It’s okay

Decent music. Kinda hard to understand the singer

middddd

Solid Album, Its not really my cup of tea but I get how it shaped to British sound in the 80's. I also feel like I can hear A direct line from the Smiths to the arctic monkeys in vocal style 3/5

Day after queen died lol. Why. I’ve done five of these and two were the smiths I’m not this much of a pick me Guy. Great album tho

Not for me - very British and somewhat esoteric

Crooning, deep voice from Morissey. Lack of melody or true flow along with the unique voice and interesting lyrics gives a certain allure to the album. I know it’s over is one of the most sad and beautiful songs I know of. Not a huge fan of the rest of the album but giving 3 stars because of that song.

Pretty classically 80s British pop punk. Not a bad listen overall.

RIP our girl 💪🇬🇧

Irony: the queen died yesterday. I appreciate how short this album was. Not in a mean way, if it was longer I don’t think I’d like it as much.

Mopey music. Not bad, just not my favorite. Dig the guitar effects, tho. And Cemetry Gates is a bop.

Whiny sad bastard music.

Eh, good enough lyrics but I didn’t like the lead vocals and just wasn’t a big fan. The dreamy melodies got boring after awhile

I liked this album, but not my fave so far.

Not my taste. difficult to enjoy. The timing of the album was suggestion was probably a factor. It was recommended to me on the day QEII passed

The are bizzare to bad at times. The music underneath comes off as a little boring but it usually suits the song overall. Some decent songs, some pretty bad songs. Just meh, would give 2.5 if I could.

Ummmm was this on purpose? Cause the queen literally just died today…. Anyways. I don’t have a ton to say about this because not much stuck out to me. I thought that the distorted vocals in the back of some of the songs, like in the outro of never had no one ever, were cool. I also enjoyed the melody of frankly, mr. shankly, but not enough to add it to my playlist. I guess it’s just not the type of music that I really enjoy or that sticks out to me. I really like the instrumental of bigmouth strikes again. The lyrics about Joan of Arc in that song are also interesting to me. I really enjoyed that song. Some of the long instrumental outros were a bit disinteresting to me. Religion is a pretty big theme in a lot of the songs, and it seems to portray it in a negative light, which kind of turns me off from the songs a bit. There is a light that never goes out was also enjoyable, but not quite enough to add it to my playlist on first listen. I think I’d probably like the whole album more if I listen to it a few more times.

Tough listen. You really have to like his voice if you're going to make it more than a few songs in. Really wears you down.

Loved a few tracks on this, a few I didn't love.

OK. Not super memorable. Teen me might well have been into this deeply but now, could take or leave. Might listen again, probably won't remember I heard it before.

3/5. It was better than 'Meat is Murder' but I really don't get all the praise. It sounded kinda funny with some weird lyrics in a lot of songs. Maybe there is something I'm not getting

Lol (Morrissey is annoying)

Meh - mediocre 80s rock.

It’s an ok Smiths album

Wat een album om te draaien op de dag dat de Queen is overleden.

Not bad but nothing super special.

Unique and thought provoking innit

interessant maar toch qua luisterability niet veel soeps.

Great sounds. Obviously amazing voice. But the songs aren't great.

Wow. Conveniently timed album, ey random generator *wink. Folky, poppy, rock. Not really my kinda thing. Bonus points for having Jeff Buckley cover one of these songs. Stand out tracks: I Know It's Over.

Interesting.

Musikaliskt rätt bra men The Smiths är så emo...

Confirmed, she is dead

There is absolutely no way this album was given to me randomly the day after Queen Elizabeth died. Anyway, the album is fine I guess. Not really my thing. 3/5

Notes - I thought this was picked randomly but it looks like the website’s dev picked it - I have mixed feelings about the smiths but I enjoy this album - Interesting use of pitch shifting and modulation throughout Fav song - Bigmouth strikes again - great bassline and high energy guitar - morissey is not too annoying on this one - Least fav - I know its over - Felt too long, and morissey’s wailing in the second half of the song is not enjoyable 3.5/5

Solid

Topical—queen Elizabeth died yesterday—otherwise it was meh

Meh

Not a smiths guy. Appreciate the sound though

Odd choice for today, all thing considered.

Áhugavert plötuval, fínasta 80's tónlist.

got assigned this album on sept 8, 2022, so it's a bit timely still pretty mid tho

Classic example of the New Wave/Post Punk genre.

No way this is real

Like the songs and instrumentation but hate morrissey

Not too bad. A few of the songs drew me in.

lol dead queen

Fine

There is a light that never goes out is good. Rest is pretty decent. I'd consider it more of a 3.5

It's a pretty archetypal smiths album. It's alright but a bit one dimensional

Good but not my favorite

Not that awesome nor terrible. Overall, it's decent. Typical '80s synthy pop. Each track has some interesting bits. And some beats are even catchy. Rest is pretty generic. Still, it might grow on me.

Day after the queen died

Marr is a legend, Morrisey a legendary dick. Great songs, jangly guitar and biting lyrics. Filler though just doesn't kick enough.

Good to know that this isn’t exactly random 😁

she is

Another album by the smiths or morrisey that I found to be very meddling and all around just ok. The lyrics and substance of the album didn’t really entice me and the way morrissey sings makes the album a bit of a bore sometimes. I didn’t dislike it and can see how people think it’s good it’s just not for me. But also very topical album given the news. Definitely not random. 5.8/10

Encore un album de Smiths, quand même fou, 3 albums sur la liste. J'aime bien le band dans son ensemble. Je ne crois pas que c,est le meilleur album de smiths sur cette liste donc je dois mettr emoins que les deux autres. 3.5.

Rock. Un poco aburrido.

I have never heard of The Smiths until now. Absolutely zero preconceived ideas. Upon hearing the first song, my immediate reaction was a comparison to The Cure, followed by Duran Duran, then Echo & The Bunnymen. Unlike Disintegration (The Cure), this sounds more rhythm based than ethereal ambience. Highlights were the title track, Cemetery Gates, and The Boy With The Thorn In His Side. Most of the songs in between these weren't very interesting. I'm not familiar with their discography so I can't say for certain if they served as filler, or if this is what they typically sound like. I don't have a desire to explore more from them, but I'd consider it.

Vocalist has an amazing voice but this sounds like a soundtrack to a sleeping pill suicide

vanha suosikki. tosin aina oon ollut sitä mieltä, että Smiths alkaa puuduttaa viimeistään keskellä levyä. onneksi There is a light... vain on hyvä biisi.

The Smiths have always just been ok to me. For some reason, I’m just not a bit fan of the lead singer’s voice. His voice almost sounds kind of uppity or something.

ALBUM RATING: 3.3 ALBUM GRADE: C+ TRACK RATINGS: 1. The Queen Is Dead / Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty - 4.0 2. Frankly, Mr. Shankly - 3.0 3. I Know It’s Over - 3.0 4. Never Had No One Ever - 4.0 5. Cemetry Gates - 2.5 6. Bigmouth Strikes Again - 3.5 7. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side - 2.5 8. Vicar in a Tutu - 3.0 9. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - 3.0 10. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others - 3.5

Nice 1980s New Wave sound, darker than a lot of the other pop that was in the radio at the time. Has strong Cure vibes. Very listenable and pleasant even on the first listen.

Better than Meat is Murder. Queen is Dead and Bigmouth take some tricks from the U2 playbook. There is a Light is a classic sadboy anthem. But Morissey’s singing style still seems lackluster and sometimes annoying to me.

Smiths are always a little slow for my liking

Was ok.. 3/5 Ps: comedic timing or done on purpose? 🤔

didn't listen, don't listen to The Smiths as a matter of course, just wanted to note: Lizzie's in a box, in a box

Well, she is now. THANKS, Morrissey.

Some very fun music, some very strange lyrics

It's a hard one this, not least because it was the randomly selected album on the day the Queen actually died! The only way to appreciate this album is to separate the prick from the product because there is no doubt that Morrissey is a genuine cum stain on the modern music mattress but I love that voice. I'm literally torn between a 1* rating or a 5*

Not my fave album.

Tomber sur cet album au lendemain de la mort de la Reine ne peut être qu'arrangé avec le gars des vues. Plus j'écoute les Smiths et plus je me rends compte que ce que j'apprécie de ce band est le jeu de guitare de Johnny Marr, et la section rythmique qui est vraiment efficace. Si on oublie que Morrissey est un asshole dans sa personnalité, on a probablement le meilleur album des Smiths ici. Une superbe production. J'aime la petite voix avec son effet sur Bigmouth. Les pièces There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Bigmouth Strikes Again et Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others sont 3 grosses pièces du groupe présentent sur cet album. Donc musicalement, j'aime beaucoup, mais dommage pour la tournure qu'a prit Morrissey, ça affecte négativement l'estime pour le groupe.

Still not compelled to become a fan, but it isn't horrible.

I loved the title track and then the rest just sounded like The Smiths. I don't dislike their sound but I have a hard time distinguishing most of their songs from each other.

While I still don’t particularly like the smiths, I found this album to be much better than meat is murder. Maybe I only liked it more given the present circumstances (also lol @ making this the album for today) but I thought the title track was a standout. Overall I think I like the smiths more if I hear less morrissey and more cool instrumentals

Cela commençait à faire un sacré long moment que Morrissey n'avait pas pointé le bout de sa race préférée dans le générateur. Et encore une fois, il peine à convaincre. Même accompagné de ses idiots de musiciens.

Robert a voulu faire son interessant en nous rappelant que la reine Elizabeth était décédée ce vendredi, Robert oublie cependant deux points: 1. on en a rien a foutre du décès de la reine 2. le camouflet ne prend pas, cet album était insipide

album is ok. I'm not really sure if this is required on this list.

Was this set to be presented on this day... the day after the Queen died?. Ha!

C+

Decent album, gave it a second listen bc friends have said it’s a classic. Aside from the first couple tracks the songs just seemed to bleed into one another a bit. I think it’s just Morrissey’s vocal delivery that I can’t get into.

I got the album the day the Queen passed. It was weird and I still wonder of it was a coïncidence or not. Good album but a little too many softer songs that quite don't hit me right.

-S Tier- ***n/a*** -A Tier- The Queen is Dead Bigmouth Strikes Again -B Tier- Frankly, Mr. Shankly I Know It’s Over There Is a Light That Never Goes Out Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others -C Tier- Never Had No One Ever -D Tier- Cemetery Gates Boy with a Thorn in His Side Vicar in a Tutu AVG Score: 2.5 - - - This strikes me as highly mood-dependent music. Nothing transcends to the point of genuinely wanting to randomly hear it while going about my day, but most of the tracks would fit perfectly in my 80’s playlist for when the mood strikes. To its credit, it had to follow Jeff Buckley, so it was mostly doomed to disappoint.

This is a very dark and melancholy album, with themes of death throughout. Oddly enough, this was my recommended album the day after the Queen actually died. Favourite songs: vicar in a tutu (an injection of humour), there is a light that never goes out, the Queen is dead, cemetery gates Least favourite songs: never had no one ever, I know it's over 3/5