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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
Would probably enjoy this in a particular mood. Sounds like maybe it was alt/hipster music of its time.
No, no...absolutely not a fan. I don't get it, I was a fan of all of this music growing up, but I found this one boring and unimaginative. The band sounded disjointed and Morrissey was out of key on a couple of tracks. I'm giving it a two based on Frankly, Mr. Shankly alone.
It's annoying how good The Smiths are seeing as Morrissey is such a dickhead.
Not finished but its ok
Not my cup of tea
Classic Smiths
Buenardo
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Holy hell how did not hear about this record before
Timely, vocals quite unclear but fairly enjoyable.
I like it!
Didn't mind it, which surprised me as I expected not to. Might listen again
This was a teenage years album for me that brings back so many memories. Incredible vocals, great lyrical composition, really pulls at the heart strings.
Better than Morrissey. I liked it better than I remember. RIP QUEEN MUM
A colossal dickhead sings Moana songs about how he can’t get laid. 5 stars
Continuous sound throughout, enjoyed the vocals
Was kinda tuned out while listening but this was funny bc the queen did die
Just not my style
Like the Smiths. Did not have time to listen
Pretty nice, super relaxing
Iconic album, aged greatly. Bigmouth strikes again is the highlight of the album, of course. Love it.
[09/09/2022] I see what they did here, the queen dies and the next day everyone gets this album recommended to them. And I thought I was gonna enjoy it because it’s The Smiths and even though I had never listened to them it was always the nerdy kids that liked The Smiths and I’m a complete nerd. But I just really didn’t like it!! I don’t have much to say because I couldn’t manage to pay enough attention to know what it’s about… Maybe I’ll try again this weekend.
love the smiths, love this album, has most of my favourites on here so, SOLID. RIP HRH xx
Beetje saai
I think this is one of the best albums of all time and has been in my personal top 5 for years. It's a stunning album with no bad tracks and I know it's over might be the most beautiful song I've ever heard.
Guitars, lyrics and songwriting all on point. Favs: The Queen Is Dead, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Bigmouth Strikes Again
Stunning classic
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.
Perfect.
Hehe
One of the greatest records, ever.
It was a nice album. No tracks stand out though.
Absolute classic
Cooooool riffs and shoegaze
Appropriate :-) not a bad album, good for background listening! Apparently this is what "New Wave" or "alternative" 80s music is, yeah it's fine.
The name aged well, but the album itself is a bit eh
Very good I liked how this sounds
Nothing overly stuck out, but it seemed pretty middle of the road for it's genre
I got this the day after the queen's death, very funny 1001 albums. Very surprised by this one - I had avoided the smiths for a while because I generally don't enjoy slower songs, but not only does this album have slow songs that I thoroughly enjoy, there's not really a snoozer in here. Very enjoyable, and I'll be digging through the rest of the smiths soon
A unique style of a lot of musical genres. It's a combination of old styles of rock however this songs aren't boring and the others were a lot more interesting because that was the moment of the hard rock.
Holy Moly - and that's today? The Days the Queen died? But anyway, I was never a Smiths-Fan..... boring.... to me...
Great album
Alright!
good
Adatto al giorno…
I got this one the day after the queen died
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.
Did not like, not my style
All timer, first listened in 2017
A bit creepy that this album shows up on my list the day after QE2 died but maybe the universe was trying to honor the old girl. Whether I was somehow sentimentally invested, or maybe the album was just good, I enjoyed it. Especially the more edgy tracks. Long live the king.
Wonderful, beautiful
Pretty much what you'd expect from the Smiths. Not my cup of tea.
Still Morrissey - but better songs
Love Marr's guitar in The Queen is Dead. Bummer that I listened to it on the day that QE2 passed.
Weird and strange, timely pick and the singles from it are very good.
Bad timing, given the name
This is objectively terrible. I'm only on the third track and I really can't finish it. It's just bad.
Ok
better than i thought. morrissey still not my favorite.
Classic!
This has always been one of my favorite records by The Smiths. Shame about Morrissey's descent into the sewer of far-right fascism — it's more like Viva Johnny Marr at this point, eh.
5/5
Got recommended when she died. Very good
Queen ElizabethII died the day before this was nice🥰 RIP Elizabeth II
Wow. And she just died yesterday. Is everyone getting this album today?
Perfect timing, on purpose? Classic album
First listen. Classic Smiths.
Hate to admit I enjoyed this. Still hate morrissey though
Cheeky pick for today ;)
Perfect Timing. Also, what an ecclectic album! Fascinating use of pitching up the vocal lines,too.
Fijn album hoor
solid album, rip liz
Excellent and timely album
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.
The Smiths had a near perfect four album run and this might be the best of the bunch.
Best Smiths album
As many others i got this album on the day Queen Elizabeth died! Brilliant move! Definitely a masterpiece.
Lyrics are not my style. Music however has a good tone and good rhythm.
Wow, this was a little on the nose for my listening list for September 9, 2022! Overall, this was a decent enough album. Outside of “There is a Light That Never Goes Out”, the songs here have an emo-like blasé about them that maybe I can’t identify with nearly 40 years later. For whatever reason, I didn’t love this Smiths offering as much as I really wanted to. That said, I’m happy to have heard this album and would welcome another chance to try more Smiths albums if they popped up.
I refuse to believe this is coincidence lol A classic for a reason. Fav Tracks: Cemetery Gates, Bigmouth, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Some Girls. Easy - 5/5
Morrissey's voice gets pretty hard to listen to after a while. Plus he can go fuck himself.
Sometimes my favourite Smiths album. Genius pop derived from post-punk. (4.5)
Nice album and totally the truth. Indie gods
This is unbelievably bad and repetitive.
Pretty cool! Not that the queen is dead of course...
It is the 9th of September 2022 today, literally the day after the Queen's death, the RNG gods are having a laugh. Now for the review: although Morrisey is a questionable character (at best) the art needs to be detached from the artist and this record just flows perfectly. I enjoyed every second of it. First Listen?: Y Fav. Tracks: The Queen Is Dead, Bigmouth Strikes Again, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out Rating: 4.5/5
09/09/2022 - Date of Album listened
Never really cared much for The Smiths
Quite bizarre to get this album at the same day the BQueen dies.
Discorro, buen timing. Best: bigmouth y there is a light. 5 fácil.
September 8th: Queen Elizabeth II dies. September 9th: I get this. Coincidence? I think not!
Did not care for the voice style.
hahaha is this a joke? The queen is indeed dead (yesterday)
Pretty good. First half was better
Is this the most overrated album of all time? Rolling Stone puts it in top 200. 5/5 on many review sites/magazines, NME named it best album of all time in 2013. I'm not saying this is a bad album, it's just...mid at best. Morrissey's vocals are unique but a few songs in and I'm over it. So much moaning. So much repetition. There was definitely a stride from "Cemetary Gates" to "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" where was thinking this is really good, but overall I'm just not that impressed.
I might listen again if I feel like being sad for no reason
Fantastic album, always one of my favorites
Fitting choice since the queen just died
First of all, super creepy to get this one literally the day after Queen Elizabeth died.. Secondly, wow, what a treat to get one of the absolute best albims ever made, so early on for me too! There is a Light That Never Goes Out might be the most beautiful "pop" song (I'm not sure what genre to put The Smiths into, wikipedia lists Jangle Pop as one of their genres and I think that fits closest?) I've ever heard. What else is there to say that hasn't been said already? This is the quintessential album you must hear if you're going to do something like this, the music is beautiful, the band was influential, the album directly inspired contempraries and future artists... this is the whole package.
Not my kind of music
nah
just ok
Heard it before?: YES! Probs about 20 times Enjoy it?: I adore this, I don’t like to give Morrissey any more credit than usual but The Smiths we’re special and this a is a special record, vibrant and punchy and vocally fantastic Favourite song: love every song here but would go with, Track 6 - Bigmouth Strikes Again
Un álbum clásico, escuchado hoy sigue siendo revolucionario. Para escuchar con atención!
Menos depresivo de lo que se espera. Lo triste esta en la forma de frasear (además de en lo que de dice). Letras que estan bárbaras.
El sonido de una época. Lo más británico del rock británico.
🤟🏼✌🏻
cómo me gusta the smiths🙏🏼 aparte obvio q fue muy fitting pq la reina se m frfr! muy bueno 9 / 10 no me importa si creen q hubo favoritismo Y SI LO HUBO QUÉ???
I love this album, it already was one of my top 10. And I love this was the one on that very specific day. Great choice!
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
Yes
The day after the queen dies this is what I get...
Have to respect the shithousery of recommending this the day after the Queen died
I LOVED this album. Every song was a hit. It feels like it speaks to my soul. I'll listen to it many more times.
LOL. Solid and I even knew a song
Heel relevant na overlijden van Elizabeth. Maar ook een erg goed album. Net te weinig uitschieters om helemaal fan te zijn, maar moet je eens geluisterd hebben.
10/10 Perfect Album from one of my favorite bands
Somewhat mediocre for such a highly praised album. It's not bad my any means, but it does not excite me.
I love listening to Morrissey ramble about sick he is of everything. I also like how The Smiths mainly stick to the classic lineup of guitar, bass, and drums despite coming from a decade of digital synthesizers, samplers, and sequencers. It gives their music a unique and timeless quality. The duo-tone album cover is also really cool. It’s almost like the pink text is representative of the vibrant, colorful instrumentals, while the dramatic image of Alain Delon mirrors Morrissey and his dreadful lyrics.
Pretty good. Catchy, but not my favorite.
I'm not a Smiths fan, but glad I gave this album a go. I didn't mind it, but I won't be going back to it
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.
not my jam
It was good. Weird to have it recommended two days after Queen Elizabeth II died.
Couple good songs but overall not all that interested…very 80s sound
Always a good listen, just generally a solid album, though not one of my faves.
Got this suggestion the day after the Queen died, as did many others, apparently. Cheeky. Great album.
Not my favorite, but the queen is indeed dead and that counts for something
Very good album, could listen to it on repeat
Not really my sound
They thought they were funny with this suggestion. It was alright
i already love the smiths but havent listened to this album in its entirety. i really like it and love the variety of songs
Smooth guitar and vocals, definite 90's-UK feeling. Not sure if intentional, but I got this album the day Queen Elizabeth died
Very smooth.
Fuck Morrisey
Liked this much more than I expected. In fact I really liked it!
This cannot be coincidental 😆 Like it more than Strangeways, bit more energy.
One of my favourite albums of all time. It had a big effect on me and landed at an important time in my life. Everything was changing and this album became the soundtrack to my life for a while. An absolute classic.
Classic new wave with a lush and soothing voice of Morrissey.
Really awesome album. Solid all the way through. The last song is probably the weakest lyrically but overall great.
My favorite Smiths album.
Solid.
Already had a bunch of these favourited!
Very good album. A couple songs feel like outliers but a clear precursor to many modern indie stars.
Well timed? - Definitely a classic. Was on my playlist already. Solid 5 stars.
Thank you whoever did this 😂. Classic album
The Smiths have been a band I've loved since I was in middle school so this album has always had a place in my heart. since the Queen's passing 2 days ago it only means that much more rip i guess
Awesome mix of songs
Good
Really enjoyed this. Great alt rock, can definitely hear how this album inspired many bands to come around in the 90s. Ahead of their time for their sound.
Great music, very flowing. Singing can be a little dissonant but it just works.
Tricky. I really don't like Morrissey. His voice grates. It's ok on uptempo tracks but is unlistenable on slower ones. But then I like the Smiths musically. Maybe I can just say I like Johnny Marr.
Meh…
Awesome
Poetic and moving - the feather in the cap of England's best band.
awful.
An outstanding album featuring a number of fantastic songs.
3.5-4 stars - it was good, i enjoyed it more than I thought I would
Why do people like The Smiths so much. I just find their music so inexorably dull. Awful stuff.
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.
The Queen is dead. Long live the King!
Solid album. Little weird to have it come up the day after the Queen actually dies
Tiene un par de grandes canciones, clásicos para mi. Eso sí, este disco es de antes de mis tiempos, yo no estaba ahí para vivirlo. Supongo que buena parte de su encanto se debe a la especificidad de sus temáticas y letras, además de la música bien ejectudada
Not as great as everyone makes them sound.
perfect timing, perfect album!
listened to again good album
An all time favourite. The Smiths at their peak
This is quintessential music from The Smiths. Moz and the boys are running in all cylinders here. A great example of new wave rock and an all-time great album.
p560, 1986. 2 stars Jangly 80s guitar music for lonely pasty faced Mancs in long overcoats whilst standing on damp street corners in the rain, waiting in vain for someone to notice them. Everyone has a musical blind spot, an artist or band that everyone loves and which you just don't like. The Smiths are my blind spot. I don't like Morrisey's whinging whine of a voice, and too many of their songs sound the same. 2 stars for the couple of songs that sound different from the others and for Johnny Marr's guitar work.
The smiths are depressing.
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
Morrissey er nú meira fíflið. Og að því sögðu, þá er þetta fáránlega góð plata. Það gerist fátt betra á níunda áratugnum en þetta, bæði músíkalskt séð og lýrískt. Ég mun ekki hætta hlusta.
Absolute perfection, flawed and broken perfection. The influence of The Smiths is undeniable. Too bad Morrissey turned into such a odious being that many are ashamed to have once admired. Can't help but think he likes it that way though.
Iconic
Very The Smiths
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.
Already an album I enjoy, one of The Smiths greatest albums.
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.
How appropriate
Kind of weird to get this literally 12 hours after Queen Elizabeth died, but I liked this one more than I expected (presumably because Marr wrote most of, if not all, the music).
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.
La musique est pas particulièrement mauvaise, quelques pièces que l'instrumentation était vraiment bonne, mais vraiment pas un fan de The Smiths, particulièrement la voix de Morrissey.
I loved The Smiths, still do. It's difficult to separate Smiths Morrissey from what he's become now, but this album is one of the reasons I can do it. It's an absolute fucking joy.
Fantastic album!
Well nigh perfect album
Better than I remember, but just not that big a fan of Morrisey
Funny timing, another 4 star album from The Smiths for me
The album was my first real immersion into The Smiths. In terms of the soundtrack of my life, this is an extremely important album for me. I love every track even though it reminds me of one of the most difficult periods of my life. But, hey, sometimes you have to take your demons out and exercise them from time to time, don't you?
So, this popped up the day after the Queen died. Coincidence? I think not. Funny? Yes. And obviously it is a great album. Musically and lyrically way ahead of yesterday's "randomly generated" (honest) album - Morrissey's "Viva Hate".
I heard The Smiths in 500 Days of Summer at the ripe age of 15, and the rest is history
shagging royalist its ok by me. Only drawback is listening to Morrisey sing.
Woah, 1001 albums, just chill ok? I get this one on 9th September 2022. I was shooketh, as was the nation. Anyhoo, love a bit of Smiths so it is all good.
Holy shit, could this have been any better/worse timed. For future me, this album was suggested the day after the Queen died....wow (edit now nor sure if this was all an elaborate joke, still very good) albums great 5 starts and extra for comedy value...so 6?
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.
The coincidence - or is it irony? - that this album came up on my list the day after QEII passed away? This album was a great follow up from Meat Is Murder. It brings the Smiths back into the Indie Rock fold and it's quite humorous. That slow progressive guitar rock rhythms and synthesisers really bring it into the 80s. Best: The Queen Is Dead Worst: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Kind of cute recommending it the day the queen died. But mediocre album, just not that exciting.
WOW NO FUCKING WAY LMAOOO UPDATE: This album is great, Morrissey is a piece of shit.
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
A brooding masterwork
This was actually an excellent album - I thought it was very strong from start to finish. 8/10.
No puedo hablar mal de esta obra maestra que conocí en mi juventud. Tengo el vinilo escuchado mil veces y no deja de sorprenderme. Imprescindibles: 1. "The Queen Is Dead" 2. "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" 5. "Cemetry Gates" 6. "Bigmouth Strikes Again" 7. "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" 9. "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" 10. "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others"
How very weird to get this album with the first song being “The Queen Is Dead” today of all days. I used to really despise The Smiths when they were in their pomp. I was a goth at the time so they were too popular and middle of the road for me at the time. They have grown on me over the years though. I’ve grown to like them more and more as Morrisey has turned more and more into a right wing lunatic. All in all a good album with some cracking tunes.
Pretty moody for my tastes
Regardless of what you think about Morrissey's contemporary public persona, you can't deny that The Smiths were in PEAK form when they released this seminal 80's record. Saying 'every song is worth a listen' feels like such a contrived observation to make about any strong record, but damn, EVERY SONG on this album is so damn good. The band oscillates between the morose and angsty ('I Know It's Over', 'Never Had No One Ever', 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out') and the quirky and poppy ('Frankly, Mr. Shankly', 'Cemetry Gates', 'Vicar in a Tutu') with such seamless ease. Even if you're long past the feelings of isolation and loneliness that often accompany one's younger years, it's hard to deny that efficacy with which The Smiths capture that moment both musically and lyrically without sounding overly contrived or unrelatable. A beautiful album and one of the best to come out of the 80's.
Morrissey is at his vocal best on this album. They have decent songwriting but not their best.
1986. There is a Light That Never Goes Out, The Queen is Dead
Meh. It's above average new wave, but it's still new wave. I didn't suffer listening to it, which was nice.
The Queen is Dead appeared to be the pinnacle of The Smiths, although people didn't recognize it as such at the time of release. Probably partly because Morrissey felt like they were entitled to this success. Each track has some form of brilliance, the bassline creating a tension, the drums surprising you or the witty lyrics expressing a sense of belonging / not-belonging.
Frankly, Mr. Shankly make me think of the Barenaked Ladies. I’m think the inferior band might have listened to this growing up.
Ironic the album generated today...never been a Smith fan but shame on me trying to listen to them before my morning coffee.
Not depressed enough at the moment to fully appreciate this album
amazing timing.
They have to be trolling rn
Yuh
Some really high highs. some really meh lows
TOPICAL AF
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
Long live the king.. of alternative rock. A classic that was almost my most listened to in 2018 so I struggle with impartiality
The Smiths are both difficult and easy to listen to. This album has some of their greatest hits. Dreary lyrics, Morrissey singing seemingly the same 5 notes over and over but makes them sound good? I tried so hard to hate this
love this album
frankly mr. shankly is silly enough that i wanna play it and sad enough lyrically that i need to keep listing
Finding this album very soothing. Really like Never had no one ever
Classic album
One of the best, everything about it is top notch (except perhaps the sequencing) An essential record.
Really really good
I enjoyed it, but it does get kinda same-y at some point. The same vocal intonation and general sound and timbre of the instruments just gets a lil boring.
great, hilarious and ironic
Great album, melancholic, but I can't knowingly give Morrisey or that last track 5 stars.
I always find the Smiths a little boring.
hahahaha, ist denke ich mal absicht von der Webseite, das album ist aber auch großartig schon ein spannender zufall :D - ok, ne, laut subreddit ist es wirklich absicht. das album find ich aber auch super, hat einfach nen guten flow
This album fucking slaps. I love 80s pop
the queen….is dead..is this a joke. big smiths fan but they have better albums
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
es coincidencia o puro hueveo que justo toque este album? XDDDDDDDD
Nunca me han interesado mucho los Smiths pero creo que con esta escuchada empiezo a agarrarles un poco el gusto, hoy bonbump de 6 a 7.5 Btw que no me la creo que justo hoy haya salido ese disco, coincidencia o esta página está manipulada? xD
morrisey es vegana me cae mal
Did not care for.
Im personally a post-punk fan so I actually kinda wanted to give this album a chance (sorry mom). First song was okay enough and everything kinda degraded from there. honestly i would totally be into the smiths if it weren't for Morrissey's voice. I have a soft spot for crappy vocals but Morrissey is an exeption.
I liked this better than I thought I might....typically not a fan of whiney British punk
Not for me.
Not for me.
To die by your side, is such a heavenly way to die Epic song, good choice for 500 Days of Summer
Not bad
Amazing album, listened to this many times over the years. Morrisey is not a pleasant person these days but back then he made some great music.
Favourite song: The Boy With A Thorn In His Side One for Karaoke: Frankly Mr Shankly One for the Car: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out I didn’t realise you wrote poetry. I didn’t realise you wrote such bloody awful poetry, Mr Shankly.
Best song - Cemetery Gates One for karaoke - Frankly, Mr Shankly One for a run - Vicar in a tutu Forget the songs for a sec, this was the album generated the day after the queen died. Are we not living in the matrix? Not only is this a sign but we also got the album ‘Fragile’ the day Napoli smashed us 4-1. I’m half scared for the next album name
Interesting, good timing, but also non extra-ordinary. Some of the songs stand out from the rest.
A modern classic
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.
Love this album! Loads of absolute bangers!
‘There is a light that never goes out’ is a tune, the rest is a bit meh for me.
Some girls mothers are bigger than other girls' mothers
Not enough Marr for me. Morrissey was on top form as singer and lyricist but was very uninteresting musically. Saying that some absolute cracking songs on this album.
Some cracking tunes, especially There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. Morrisey is a prize tosser though
I tried. I really did. Please don’t make me listen to him again. DNF.
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.
Per me, bene o male, tutti gli album degli Smiths sono da 4 stelle: li ascolto volentieri e hanno il loro sound caratteristico.
Niente, gli Smiths non riesco proprio a farmeli piacere, nonostante ne riconosca l'importanza.
Che coincidenza avere quest’album il 9 settembre 2022 ;) Uno dei migliori degli Smiths. Quasi perfetto, ad eccezione forse di un paio di tracce che risultano un po’ noiose.
How appropriately timed.
I sometimes forget how good The Smiths are
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.
Very Ironic since the queen just died but nontheless prefection from the smiths. cover art: 8/10 overall listen: 5/5
Not a fan. Most of the songs sound the same. I did like the energy of the title track.
Probably my favorite Smiths album next to their self-titled album.
Iron timing
Big fan of the smiths. Appreciate this title on day after queens death.
Finally. Also a Smiths album I much preferred over Meat is Murder, just flowed better as an album personally.
2 bangers!
I tried but just can't do it
Morrissey's a prick but this album was pretty good
Was pretty fun.
I liked the first two and last two songs which is 40% of the album.
I don't know if Morrissey is joking when writing most of his songs and I don't care.
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
Love it, only downside is that it tends to move to the background of your attention real fast
Damn solid, will probably give it another listen or three.
The Queen is dead.
the best known smiths album is a proper introduction, and you will not be dissapointed if you tap into other albums becuase the sound remained the same
musically it's great, I just don't like Morrissey
Good album, I liked it a lot. Very close to something I would love but doesn't hit all the marks.
RIP
Decently solid, some lyrics had me scratching me head though
I really wanted to like this album and was enjoying it in the beginning but it lost me by the end. I hate to say it but I just couldn’t get past the drums. I can’t pin-point if it is a feel, tone, production, stylistic thing, or just the player but it just didn’t feel just right for me.
Lol what a coincidence!! The queen is dead! Decent album but the smiths just annoy the hell out of me for some reason. So overrated in my opinion. Giving it a 2 cause there is definitely worse music on this list
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.
Ironic…
Good joke de la part des organisateurs. Je me demande depuis combien de temps ils attendaient pour le sortir... Bon album, pas mal le plus connu du groupe j'imagine. Bien fait, mais pas si mémorable que ça.