The Queen Is Dead

she certainly is dead. Great album but morrisey is racist so it's one of them isn't it.

You know, it has some quite good tunes that's lasted the years, despite old big head.

We listened to this on the day the Queen died (8.9.22) having come back from a meal at Passione Vino. It oddly felt like a fitting tribute. Despite Morrissey being a complete and utter bellend, this album is brilliant. Highlights: Cemetry Gates onwards

Hell yeah

Timing was exceptional

Having the album the day after the queen died is very funny (I don’t love the smiths)

apt

Even if Morrissey isn't a great person, so I've heard, I enjoy his voice. I didn't expect to like this album quite as much as I did, since I'm not incredibly familiar with The Smiths, but I was pleasantly surprised. My favourite songs were Frankly, Mr Shankly, The Boy with the Thorn in His Side, and There is a Light that Never Goes Out, but I liked everything off the album.

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)

4 Stars probably, quintessential highschool album of the ages. Fuck morrissey. Even though the specific references were arcane to me as a teen, I liked the obvious rebellion. Also the first time that I heard Oscar Wilde's name. 4 stars

Meh - mediocre 80s rock.

unbelievable comic timing 9/10

First off, very funny 1001 Generator, I don't know if I would've thought of doing that if I tried. Second off, fuck Morrissey. I won't be giving it a one star just for that, because I think that's unfair to the rest of the band, but fuck Morrissey. This album is excellent, not only do the notable songs actually stay enjoyable, but even the not so famous songs are enjoyable, which is an issue some albums from this era suffer from. I know some people think this just sounds sad and that's all to take away, but I think there's more to it then that.

Never liked the voice and style, but still a good album.

Bolitas.

It’s an ok Smiths album

The Smiths are a band that I only knew by name before listening to this album, so I didn't knew what to expect. Honestly, I quite liked it, it is clearly punk/new wave, yes, but it also has a certain early indie feel to it. Unfortunately, the album is far from perfect, and many of the songs weren't my thing, but I really liked the title track

Had good parts, I appreciated the songmanship in parts and Genna’s favorite Smiths song is in this album.

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

Ok

It's literally impossible to overstate the importance and originality of this record. Plus, unlike Morrissey's solo work, this one only had one stupid song.

Meh

Johnny Marr is great. Morrissey can go pound sand.

Frankly, don't know if it's a coincidence or not that I got this recommended the day after the Queen died, but was going to listen anyway. Very goooood

I can't believe the timing on this 💀 Anyway, I am already a pretty big fan of The Smiths but the only song on this album I was familiar with was There Is a Light The Never Goes Out. It was interesting to hear some of the other stuff they've done

I love smiths

The soft rock pop sound, Morrisey's vocals plus penmanship is fantastic. Loved this album from top to bottom

rip queenie

An amazing album, tbh.

Quintessential Smiths

Not bad but nothing super special.

Unique and thought provoking innit

Morrissey is an ass, but these songs are still good. Bigmouth Strikes Again and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out in particular. Classic.

interessant maar toch qua luisterability niet veel soeps.

Love The Smiths <3

Really? today??? 09/09/2022 I'll listen to this record every day if necessary.

It's good, but it's not really for me.

The Queen is Dead

Love it love it love it

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

why is moz such an awful person how could he not be i love this album

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.

I cannot fucking wait until Morrissey Dies

Topical.

On the day after the queen died, either funny algorithm, or pure coincidence.

R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II. I had to double take when I saw this new album generate, I thought “no way is this a coincidence” Royalty aside, spectacular album. One of the greatest of all time. Favourite Tracks: - All, except maybe Vicar in a Tutu Overall Grade: 5/5 (A+ / A)

A masterpiece.

Awesome. Didn’t expect such good bass riffs. Guitar portions were unique. Whinny British 80s music never gets any more unique that just that. Good voice but god this person is a teenage girl. Catchy tunes. Great breakdowns and great quality recordings

She sure is lol

I only have two artists blocked on Spotify, and Morrissey is both of them. Unblocked just to listen again. This one is at least better than Meat IsMurder, but I'd much rather live my life without Morrissey being in it in any way

The smiths are one of my favourite bands, and I've heard this album countless times - an effortles 5 from me. Funny how the generator 'convieniently' gave me this album a day after it was announced the Queen died. I always used to get a kick out of the"TQID" song, but now she's actually dead it isn't particularly enjoyable anymore. Not because I'm grieving over the Queen(news of her death produced only indifference from me). But because the song has lost its edginess now that she's actually gone. This album will always be great, the perfect album to introduce someone to the Smiths. People who hate on Morrissey are total bores.

Timely and all time classic album

I think its really weird for a genrated album site to give me an album with a title corsponding with a current news event but this is just a thoght . Now I enjoyed most of this album because of moressey lyrics, even if the song VICAR IN TUTU is one of dumbest ideas for a song ever. Something else about the queen is dead is each song has its know identiy

Good 👍

Personally, this is one of my favorite records ever produced. I would put it in my own top 10 list of all time. The production is incredible, the song writing is top-notch, and the lyrics are beautiful and poetic at time. The guitar work is some of the best of its time and genre. The Smiths make a massive jump from Meat is Murder to The Queen is Dead. The highs from this record are some of the highest highs in musical history. Personally I believe there is only one low song on this record, everything else feels perfect. Full of angst, fear, love, and beauty, what else could one ask for from a Smiths record. Favorite Track: I Know It's Over, There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, Cemetry Gates Least Favorite Track: Vicar in a Tutu

Interesting.

johnny marr!!

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

Excuse me? Today? The queen is dead?

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

Ok, getting this album the day after Queen Elizabeth died cannot be a coincidence. - The Queen is Dead – Drum intro is fire! The song is a parody of media’s fascination with the Royal Family, when they’re irrelevant at best and relics of colonial imperialism at worst. Bass line is really good. Really didn’t need to be nearly 6:30 (at least the last 1:30 is entirely unnecessary), but it’s a very good song. - Frankly, Mr. Shankley – Title and tone immediately indicate it’s a joke song in a very British style of humor, filled with self-deprecation and cheerful jibes. It’s essentially a public request to their record label head asking for more money. It made me chuckle. - I Know it’s Over – Softer sound led by slow bass and cross-stick drum patterns. It’s a desperate loneliness ballad, drawing special attention to the speaker’s ego and self-destruction. Effective deconstruction of a mindset represented still today by incels and everyone else who blames the world instead of themselves for inability to find a romantic partner. Not a fan of the outro, though. The vocals get a bit overdone and aimless at that point. Still a good song, though probably not one I’ll save. - Never Had No One Ever – Very bleak lyrics over a melancholy song. Also kinda stalkerish. My least liked song so far from this album. Gets repetive and very whingy. I actually like the outro from 2:10 on more than I like the song itself (and it’s still only decent). - Cemetery Gates – Chock full of references to other poets, specifically a take on Oscar Wilde’s quote “talent borrows, genius steals” as a refutation to allegations of plagiarism. It’s a pretty cleverly written one, though not one I’ll save. - Bigmouth Strikes Again – Love the acoustic riff in the intro into the drum lead. Some great guitar work in here. Great track! Only part I don’t like are the weird occasional pitch shifted squeaks saying “Bigmouth”. It deals with Morrissey’s reputation as a Bigmouth and the consequences thereof, half-sarcastically comparing himself to Joan of Arc. - The Boy with the Thorn in His Side – Morrissey is the boy and the thorn is the music industry and everything else that held him back. This one is less self-aware/more egoistic than the others, so it gets a down for me. The end is especially repetitive. - Vicar in a Tutu – A weird song supporting nonconformity and taking jabs at the institutions of organized religion. No my thing, but it’s kinda fun. Ending is weird. - There is a Light That Never Goes Out – A song longing for social interactions and connection. Also expresses some casual suicidal ideation. It’s a good song. I like the alternative instrumentation. It’s in general a cry for help for rescue from adolescent loneliness and despression, a sentimenta s relevant as ever today. - Some Girls are Bigger than Others – Interesting effect at beginning with the music opening, fading out, then fading back in. The song as a whole is a mockery of people’s fascination with breast size, as if that concern is somehow central to the human experience. It’s a silly track but a decent one. The outro is really good! Listening to Suede and this back to back, it’s even more stark how much of a ripoff of the Smith’s Suede was. This is better in literally every way, from the vocals being tolerable to the better instrumentation, songwriting, and lyrical content. There’s a few tracks I’m not fond of, which is why it doesn’t quite get a 5, but on the whole it’s got a lot of great songs and creates a great listening experience individually or all together. Top Track: - The Queen is Dead – Great drum intro and solid concept. - Frankly, Mr. Shankly – Funniest track on the album. - Bigmouth Strikes Again – Rockiest tune on the album. - There is a Light That Never Goes Out – Great loneliness anthem.

绝了，很喜欢的一张专辑

quien no este de acuerdo que este album es perfecto no entiende absolutamente nada de musica fav songs: the queen is dead ✰ frankly mr shankly i know its over ✰ cemetery gates big mouth strikes again ✰ the boy with the thorn in his side there is a light that never goes out

Got this album on the morning after the queen died lmao. It's their London Calling, in that the cover looks great on a shirt, if you mention the album, it's in order to look cool, and you never want to listen to the whole thing for how goofy the non-single-or-title-track cuts are.

Solid

2/5 Nothing really exciting about the album IMO. It was ok but nothing crazy.

hahaha obviously

Top 3 Songs: 1 - There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (9) 2 - I Know It's Over (3) 3 - Bigmouth Strikes Again (6)

Topical—queen Elizabeth died yesterday—otherwise it was meh

Well played. Queen Elizabeth II just died. I listened to this album minutes after it was announced. Lo and behold this album came up the very next day. Every single track is wonderful, but particularly the title, cemetery gates, and the boy with the thorn in his side.

This is one of my favorites five stars but I’m probably biased

This appeared the day after Elizabeth II died. Random my ass.

The queen is dead. Rest in peace.

Love the wordsmith skills. I want this LP

Inappropriate irony to recommend the day after the monarch for 70 years passes.

The music is so so good and the Smiths were obviously so so talented but I just can’t rate this high because Morrissey is such an atrocious human being. Sad.

Haha very funny

A total classic. Can't go wrong with the Smiths. It is a shame that Morrissey is such a flawed guy. This is a masterpiece regardless.

Meh

It's the Smiths. Whoopie.

Not a smiths fan also really? LOL that album title today????

Not a smiths guy. Appreciate the sound though

Odd choice for today, all thing considered.

This is a really solid collection of songs. Some are pretty funny and silly, and some really romantic and sweet. Lots of great guitar/bass/drum grooves that are jangly and fun. The vocals are consistently melodic and fun. Nice album.

Áhugavert plötuval, fínasta 80's tónlist.

4/5 relevant

I can’t believe I never heard of the Smiths before undertaking this project. Remarkable music, both for its inventiveness, sensitivity and power. Will be listening often!

Some of the most inventive guitar playing of 80's pop. Unparalleled

It used to be my favorite Smiths album, w but it gets harder to listen to as Morrissey becomes a bigger twat.

One of my favourite albums of all time, the soundtrack to my adolescence. What’s even better, this was generated for me the day after the Queen died.

j'aime le style!

Classic album

Entering this with a strongly negative prior opinion. Let's see how it goes. At least it is relatively short at under 40 minutes. (Also a coincidental album title for the 9th of September 2022, maybe a little bit in bad taste). By the third track Morrissey's whinging voice is becoming almost intolerable, which is a shame because apart from the vocals the music is actually OK. Track seven and it is becoming physically painful listening to Morrissey, still only three more to go after this. I think I am strong enough. Well I survived to the end, and unfortunately my prior opinion was overwhelmingly confirmed. I detest Morrissey's voice to such a degree that it makes it impossible to really evaluate the rest of the band. It would be interesting to hear covers of some of these songs, perhaps that would help, but as it is I can't give this anything other than 1 star (I would prefer 0)

Omg this sucked

some 5 star tracks but some filler as well

I have never really listened to The Smiths, I find Morrissey to be utterly insufferable. I have heard a number of their songs covered by other artists. This album has some jams, and I'm done with it and don't want to listen to it again.

Look, I’m far from a fan of Morrissey (both his voice and his personality), but even I must admit the Smiths are a good band. The instrumentation is tight and the lyrics have a poetic quality.

First time listening to a full Smith’s album. Super nonsensical but fun, and the fact that I got this album the day after queen died out it over the top

I was being edgy and relistened to this yesterday for obvious reasons. This has always been an absolute classic for me. The juxtaposition of Morrisey's grim, helpless lyricism against the jangley instrumentation is a perfect combination and this album stands head and shoulders above the rest of their discography as the one where they really nail the formula over the entire track list, which contains no duds. The energetic title track opener is such a great way to kick the album off and really lets you know what to expect for the next 40 minutes. The lyrics are designed to shock and I really love the drumming here that gives the track the dramatic pace to kick the album into gear. I have a real soft spot for Cemetry Gates with it's excellent wordplay around famous writing and poetry. Morrisey really delivers his message about plagiarism in a unique way. Marr's guitar work is brilliant here and throughout the entire album. There is something so charming about the tone that I just love. I can't not also mention There is a light. The beautifully hopeless lyrics and the quirky but sombre instrumentation comes together to create something really special. One of the greatest songs ever written. RIP Liz, fuck Morrisey.

The Queen really is dead now!! An iconic statement in every sense from arguably the most important pop group ever. The sentiments of this album were as innovative as the overarching slogan which adorns its iconic sleeve - Britain only now stands on the cusp of a republic, but Morrissey has been leading the charge against the royals for nearly 40 years. Much like their previous masterpiece Meat is Murder helped bring vegetarianism to a wider audience, The Queen is Dead channeled growing hostility towards the British monarchy into the mainstream. However, the rip-roaring title track - which is currently the unofficial anthem of the fledgling republican charge here - merges its bombastic sentiments with the sort of tongue in cheek humour you’d expect from Morrissey. While The Smiths has become synonymous with a very funereal brand of introspective pop, they never rocked harder than on the opening number. But whereas I feel like Meat is Murder was really where Morrissey took centre stage (and Strangeways, Marr) here the pair of them are in perfect synthesis. The instrumentation is as diverse and shimmering as you’d expect from an album of such acclaim, and it really is the perfect showcase for the chief songwriters’ unmatched ear for a tune. All that being said, I have always ranked this as my least favourite Smiths record purely for the sequencing. The slower, heavy-hitters I Know It’s Over and Never Had No One Ever appear straight after each other right at the beginning of the album, which gives off a false impression of dreary melancholy when really the rest of this record is almost saccharine in its pop melodies (and not to mention absurdly humorous in a quintessentially Morrissey-esque manner). Still, this is a vital masterpiece and deservedly ranked among the best of all time. A band without rival.

👍🏻

Weirdly got this album on the day or the day after the Queen passed. Spooky. This album took a while to get into, I haven't really listened to The Smiths before but know of Morrisey. There's some fantastic tracks of this album. It really took a while to get into this but that may be me just shifting from what I've been listening to.

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

Alt rock, really good. Also like that it isnt too long

I enjoyed the quicker pace and conciseness of this one. There was a nice little groove to most of the songs and while nothing blew me away I was at least entertained. Had to dock points for Robert Smith's overly British vocals though.

Topical boppy goth music

Perfectly timed

Classic example of the New Wave/Post Punk genre.

No way this is real

Well, naming-wise it was an excellent choice for today, perfect example of situational humour. I would rather have it totally randomised, but I really won't complain. So, all in all, that would be it in the positive section of this album. The Smiths is a soft rock/indie band, with a very apathetic instrumental section and a monotonous voice of Morrissey. When I was listening to the album, I felt like no one wanted to participate in this experience - not me and definitely not the band members. It was a real struggle to survive those 35 minutes. It felt like being trapped on that water planet in Interstellar - 10 minutes of listening to the album is few days of time in real world. Time that will never be returned to me, lost "like the tears in the rain". The Queen is Dead has some redeeming qualities, despite all of its faults. For example, lyrics to the songs are pretty clever, even funny at times, they just have to be read by someone that can portray at least one more emotion than total boredom. I didn't want to be too harsh to this album, but it has to join my, so far short, list of records that I will never reach out to again. English punk and post-punk scene is a big disappointment for me.

I really enjoyed this. I don't know much about Morrisey apart from what I hear - a moany old git. However - listening to this - I'm surprised by how much i like his voice, and how fun this album is.

It’s too bad morrisey is a piece of shit

Really like this. The singer has such a sweet voice.

A little depressing but beautiful music and lyrics

Like the songs and instrumentation but hate morrissey

Impeccable timing, weird ebbs and flows, decent bonding

It’s like you can’t even uncross your legs without mentioning me. Moz to Marr apparently. At least we six years of beautifully written music with lyrics about big girls

I mean it’s a pretty good album, nothing more to say then that

Got this recommended on the day the queen died. Poor taste

I’m no monarchist, but The Queen is Dead has me reconsidering that stance. Surely, a benevolent dictator, unfettered by democracy, wouldn’t allow an enterprise as soul-draining and limp as The Smiths to run amok in their kingdom, would they? Johnny Marr’s guitar is The Smiths’ only saving grace in my book and it’s great here. The rhythm section is ok and the production is a typical 80’s mix. Everything about Morrissey sucks. Hard. He easily ranks amongst the 10 most insufferable people on the planet, and that was before revealing himself to be a Grade A bigot. If you like songs about how it would be great to be run over by a bus and killed, this is the album for you. Usually after I finish one of these records, I either listen to it again or listen to something similar in my collection for the sake of comparison. Today, I took off my headphones, unable and unwilling to do either. This record has (at least temporarily) made me hate music.

nice album! didn’t expect to get it the day that the queen died, but i did enjoy it.

This album has been popping up on a ton of lists I've been researching and I see why. I'm a huge fan of 80s music and especially new wave type stuff. This is a little more moody than most of that but it's something unique. The Smiths and The Cure are 2 bands I've come to really enjoy. Saved half the songs to my Spotify.

Fantastic. So much to return to here. Outside of the hits, there are so many memorable tracks.

a rainha morreu ontem kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 9/9/2022

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

Had a listen to it for the time in ages. Still an outstanding album, but verging on being " very of its time". Nonetheless, not a poor track on it! And a coincidence it appeared today? I think not!

Without being superfluous, "Never Had No One Ever" is one of the worst songs I've ever heard. UPDATE, OK, we have a new contender with "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". The rest of the album, well, it started off better than Meat is Murder, but nosedived pretty quickly after that. A reluctant 2 stars, for the clearly evident attempts at musical variety, and deviation from standard pop formulas. No standout songs though.

lol dead queen

Expected sadness from the smiths/morrisey- many songs I knew but didn’t recognise from this album. Poignant has was my to listen album when we heard the Queen had died - so bravo random albums generator!

Morrisey is a fool, but this is still a damn good album

One of the most complete albums of all time. Faultless from beginning to end.

Great album

the witch is death

So. You would NOT believe what day I got this album recommended to me.....

Solid Smiths album that most consider the best. (I think I prefer Meat is Murder) Morrissey is an arsehole but well not judge the album on that. A set of strongs songs from an iconic band.

Fine

She is now

You can say what you want about Morrisey I don’t care he’s a cock but he’s an amazing musician and his life outside music shouldn’t be used as an argument to give the album a 1 especially if you might’ve not even listened to the album. Instead you get something absolutely amazing and now i’am going to go track by track highlighting how great the album is… The queen is dead: An amazing opening statement to the album, I love the drumming (particularly after the “take me back to dear old blighty part”)always on point but everything in the song shines and it’s not even my favourite and it’s still all perfect. Frankly, mr shankly: It’s odd to me how this jaunty little two minute track about commercialism is on par with the epic title track. I don’t know why but it’s amazing probably the first one I fell in love with (I especially like the “I never realised you wrote such bloody awful poetry” line). I know it’s over: An extremely depressed beautiful track certainly another banger but I don’t really know what to note about this one. Never had no one ever: It’s mostly instrumental with only a few (amazing) lines but still feels fulfilling for the whole listen. Certainly proof that there’s three other people in the the smiths and not just Morrisey. Cemetery gates: Side ones closer and a track that I like but it’s never really been one that I’ve fell in love with in the exact same way as the rest of side one and most of the album still nice though. Bigmouth strikes again: There’s a rule that in a record that side two track one must be a banger, bigmouth strikes again doesn’t just do that it as it is also the smiths greatest song everything works to perfection on this track! The boy with the thorn on his side: Strong vocal performance by Morrisey on here the rest of the track isn’t necessarily one of my favourites on the record but still solid. Vicar in a tutu: Probably the most interesting title for a track that’s a bit of a letdown on first listen but over time it shows that the smiths could have fun for one! There is a light that never goes out: It’s a personal preference of mine that a great album has to have the second to last track as one of the best tracks this penultimate track certainly tops the bill for that absolutely amazing! Some girls are bigger than others: The fade in is cool, I know it’s a joke closer but still a banger…somehow?

A masterpiece – maybe THE – masterpiece of indie rock. Certainly the Smiths best record, which is no small feat.

LOL at this being my album of the day the day after Liz snuffed it! Considered the ultimate Smiths album by many, personally I feel the track list could be changed and would by massively improved by ending with There is a light and separating Never Had No One and I Know It's Over from each other - maybe Some Girls in between so they can each breathe. The songs are undeniably excellent (apart from Shankly, but it's fun so it can be forgiven). The title track, Bigmouth, Cemetry (sic) Gates, Boy with the Thorn, all amazing stuff. So it's still a 5!

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

LP

Don't know whether to laugh or cry at the irony since The Queen did in fact die last night. Methinks someone tinkered with the 'randomised generator' for this? I've always struggled to be over the moon with The Smiths and never got beyond the hits despite thinking there must be something i've missed somewhere- Marrs music and Morrisey's lyricism are epic but both are a bit grating after a bit. Still, I played this through again and increased the 'enjoyment factor' a tad but still never enough for me to put them on again.

Massa curti os fado

Every song sounds the same and I don't like Morrissey's voice or manner of singing. 3rd Smiths album I got and there's also 3 Morrissey albums on this list? Ugh. Might be time to switch to Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Sou bem suspeita quando se trata de Smiths! Amo esse álbum, cheio de clássicos deles. Tem nem o que falar! Melhores músicas: I Know It's over. Bigmouth Strikes again, The boy with the thorn in his side e There is a light that never goes out.

This came up on Friday 9 September 2022. Its title is indeed accurate. One of my most-played and loved albums.

This came up the day after the queen died. Hate Morrissey's guts but gotta give it a 5 for the impeccable timing.

Is it possible to despise Morrissey, but still love The Smiths? The answer is: Yes Ofcourse

Masterpiece -- lyrically, musically and evocatively. The playing is driven and relentless and there's never been a record with lyrics of greater literary quality; the sincerity and irony is balanced beautifally -- not easy to do, as Smiths' subsequent output confirmed, but massively satisfying when it's got right as it is here, fully. "Frankly Mr. Shankly" is Morrissey at his most Wildean and it's all so authentic and, therefore, affecting. There are few, if any, better indie rock records or any records than this one. Editors are wrong (again); worst song isn't "No One Ever" but "Vicar in a Tutu" and when that's the worst song on a record, you're in the toppermost of the poppermost, even while being in the blackest of depths ("I Know It's Over"). "Bigmouth" and "Light That Never" are all-timers.

Melancholy

So the app asks me to rate this legendary record the day after Queen Elizabeth II passed away--and on this very day out of all the possible days The Smiths' aptly-titled magnum opus could have popped up in a span of three years or so... What can I say? I didn't need this coincidence to give this album five stars, especially with stellar songs such as "Bigmouth Strikes Again", "There's A Light That Never Goes Out" or "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others". Johnny Marr's guitar lines are incredible, and if Morrissey's voice is an acquired taste, it sure does wonders on this one (you can hate the Moz for a lot of reasons, but not for what he does on this particular record). So yep, it's an essential album. And now that I have witnessed the app mentioning it right after the event foretold by its title, I have another reason to love it. But maybe what just happened is not a coincidence at all and someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes. I wonder what sort of songs the Marr/Morrissey duo could have written about this situation... Number of albums left to review or just listen to:  more than 800, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens:  approximately a half so far (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter

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

Cheeky

Yeah, the music here is all really good. Minimal dreamy sad music for the 21st century made in 1980's UK

How apt. I'm not too much of a fan of The Smiths, mainly because of the vocals. Unsurprisingly this didn't do much to change my opinion.

Best Song: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. Something about the specificity of the chorus ("double-decker bus"), and the way the rhythm and rhyme matches up, is pleasant to the ear. Angsty, perhaps, but enjoyably so. Worst Song: The Boy with the Thorn in His Side. Morrissey's strengths are in his lyrics, so him scatting the melody alongside the guitar did little for me. Overall: Morrissey's soft, silky voice works here with the vaguely dark and introspective lyrics. The real star here might be the rhythm section, which gives most of the songs an upbeat bounce to it that provides a counterpoint of life that juxtaposes well with Morrissey's understatedness.

Heard a lot about the Smiths, but never listened an album. I was not disappointed! Great sound, love his voice. Sometimes a little bit repetitive, but overall a great album. Also the timing of this album in my list can’t be coincidental ;) Favourite songs: - Frankly, Mr Shankly - Cementry gates - There is a light that never goes out

On the first day of mourning for the late great Queen, I get "The Queen Is Dead". A little on the nose, album generator. Anyway, I hate Morrissey and I don't fully trust anyone who claims to be a Smiths fan.

Good but not my favorite

Ok fine. 2 stars, "Light that Never Goes Out" is fine. F Morrissey.

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.

Hate Morrissey - love the Smiths, sometimes. And this album is one of those times - almost every track is a hit - the album is well paced and keeps you wanting more - the songs are masterfully crafted. A wonderful album. Also love the troll that this was pushed to all listeners the day after the Queens death.

Long live the king!

Interesting to see how everyone else rates this album today of all days now she is dead… This is an indie masterpiece one of the most influential albums on British music from the 80’s really led the way for Indie bands to follows. This album is so good, I don’t even feel the need to say how much of dick Morrsey is…

ficcante allegro

I love this album. Moz and Marr really shine here. I'm not even sure that it's my favorite Smiths album, but then again I don't know if I have one. They're all great. Every song here is top notch. It's The Smiths. It's a no brainer 5.

Day after the queen died

Very good album. Had to take away one star because Morrissey's voice is so smooth it's creepy.

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

Good album, long love the Queen!

Good to know that this isn’t exactly random 😁

Back in the days when he was merely a great musician. What a shame he became the person he is now

Very poor taste!

How ironic, the day after the queen dies this album pops up in my selection. This album only serve to reinforce just how I felt about Morrissey The Smiths, I find him vulgar and shameless and having managed to avoid The Smiths for so long it’s only reinforced that old feeling

What an album. I discovered the Smiths just after I started my first job after uni. Still sticks in my mind

the bot gave me this album on the day the queen died.. i mean, can't be argued

Funny how Lizzie has left Earth Cemetry Gates is a bop Excellent album because the lyricism really is top notch There is nothing much to say because the music is too good but ya

A fun re-listen and I'm guessing this album was pushed because of the death of the queen.

super cool

she is

Anyone else also get this album on September 8, 2022? The day Queen Elizabeth died? Can’t be a coincidence, right? Anyway, as for the album, I thought it was terrible and I hate that I live in a world where it is considered good.

Chamou mais atenção porque a rainha da Inglaterra realmente está morta. Reconheci alguns hits dos 80, só que mais uma vez confirma que pós -punk num é pra mim.

Interesting to see how bands can become mainstream after 30-40 years.

It's only getting an extra point because the queen finally fucking died.

The magnum opus of the greatest indie band of the 80s (after REM). Whenever I roll a Smiths album, I always compliment the same stuff which is so distinctive to their sound. Obviously, there's Morrissey's vocals: emotional, haunting, whiny, and echoey with lyrical themes of insecurity and longing for things barely out of reach. The instrumental is characterized by dark atmospheric synths and a jangly sound used in both fun & goofy and emotional & heartbreaking ways. You'd never think a bright jangly guitar could work so well with such a dark gothic sound as in "Never Had No One Ever." I consider this album to be their peak in songwriting, with masterpieces like "I Know It's Over" and "There Is a Light" taking you on a rollercoaster of emotions, evolving in style and subject matter in segments. The album flies by with just 10 songs, but yet these are so diverse and full of personality that they're all quite memorable. There isn't a single weak song, and yes you could argue "The Boy With the Torn" or "Vicar in a Tutu", but I'll bite back with their merits and how they deserve their place. People often argue whether this album is overrated (usually because of how disliked Morrissey is), but with its more sophisticated and mature sound, and the surprising lack of any filler, I'd consider this their best, and therefore one of the best albums ever.

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

Shenanigans ahoy at 1001albumsgenerator towers ‘randomly’ selecting this on the day after the Queens’s passing. As for that other notorious queen, I doubt there’ll be ten days of public mourning for Morissey since his lean rightwards. The mourning has already happened for the man he once was and the music he and the band made. TQID is probably The Smiths finest moment - glorious Bigmouth, fine There is a Light and Some Girls. All that knowingness, that archness, that dismissal of the world. But my god, Morrissey shows no compassion for others even as he entertains the listener. The clues were already there.

I got this album the day the queen of England died, which is fine cause I have no strong feeling towards that woman, I just thought it was funny. Two stars

I had a weird mental block with The Smiths for a very long time. This album definitely broke that block. Loved the album. Not my favorite album ever, but plenty of bops.

First of all, ba-dum-tsch, funny. Second, I'm getting really sick of all these Morrissey albums that are throwing off my Spotify algorithm. The drums on the title track are good, but the rest of the album is standard Morrissey namby-pamby fare. Blah.

Loved this. It's cohesive. Dark, melancholy. The lyricism and vocals are great.

Incredible album with a unique, morose sensibility...and perfect timing : )

so great

We all lost the game.

It’s nice that they saved this album for this one particular day when it's accurate, but it still reeks of Morrissey.

I was given this on the day HRH died - kismet or someone has a nasty sense of humour. I love this album much more than any of the royal family; at least this contributed something to my life. Anyway, superb lyrics, amazing guitar and beautiful songs. Even the more plummy music hall inspired ones can't take the shine off it. Best Tracks: The Queen Is Dead; Bigmouth Strikes Again; There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

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.

The one that got away was a big Smiths fan so I became one myself, I even got this on vinyl. Truth is, the record is pretty mid but has to earn an additional star for TIALTNGO that is a song for the ages.

HL: I Know It’s Over, The Queen is Dead, There is a Light… September 9 2022 :0 you sly dog

Great album . wonderful mix of update jangly melodies with down bet images

Classic.

sheesh what can i say a classic album with 4-5 songs with huge meaning to me and are great. that being said the rest are quite similar and are a little borrow. but the guitar is always A1

morrissey is a pleb

Didn't listen tbh

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.

All bangers. Best there is.

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.

Arvioni tästä levystä on väistämättä tavallistakin subjektiivisempi, sillä sen äänimaailma edustaa minulle vastustajaa: The Smiths on paras symboli sille kehitykselle, jonka ajan henki kulki punkin jälkeen rock'n'rollista ns. indie-musiikkiin. Siinä missä blues-pohjaisille genreille (mukaan lukien punk) on ominaista piilottaa melodiat yksinkertaisen ja naiivin muodon alle - mikä edellyttää kuulijalta kykyä löytää musiikin sävyt ja samalla luo tarpeellisen jännitteen koukun syntymiselle - The Smithsillä melodisuus toimii jo jatkuvana virtana, johon yksittäisten säkeiden itsensä iskevyys uhkaa alati hukkua. On oireellista, että jopa tämän levyn tarttuvimmissa kappaleissa, kuten "Bigmouth Strikes Again" ja "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out", fokus on biisinkirjoituksen sijaan tuotetun äänen miellyttävyydessä. Ja ihmiset sanovat että punk-bändien biisit kuulostavat kaikki samalta...

Never listened to The Smiths before, but it's a good album, very enjoyable and classic.

Great album that I didn't know yet. Cemetery gates, bigmouth strikes again and there's a light that never goes out are real joys to listen to, as are the catchy Frankly mr Shankley and some girls are bigger then others. Some other songs are just okay though. A lot better than Meat is Murder imho.

Pretty classic

Very English 3.5/5

i fkn love the smiths

Morrisey's a piece of doodoo, but damn if this isn't some of the finest doomer music to come out of a country besides Russia.

85/100: Very funny move giving this album on the day the Queen died, but oh wow is this an incredible album. I absolutely love The Smiths, so this review will obviously be biased. I don’t see how anyone could dislike this album, though. When I first started listening to The Smiths, I didn’t think much of Morrissey’s voice. I liked the music, but didn’t think it was anything all that special. The more I listen to them, though, the more I realize how truly special it feels to listen to Morrissey sing. As a singer, it’s such a hard line to balance between having a unique “sound” that helps you stick out without that uniqueness being distracting. There aren’t many examples of this balance being struck perfectly—Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, Freddie Mercury nearly exhaust the list. Morrissey absolutely belongs in this category. As soon as you hear a song by The Smiths, you immediately know who it’s by because of that voice and I think that’s really cool. The other great aspect of a singer this talented is how their voice can create beauty within simplicity. None of the songs on this album are very complex, most are very straightforward; however, they all have incredible replay value because of the beauty contributed by Morrissey’s voice. This is a fantastic album and I would (and certainly will) listen to it again.

BASED

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.

Not a coincidence but still I enjoyed this one, not a crazy fan though

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

Not entirely sure why some regard this as the best album. Still a good listen though.

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

def not their best, mediocre at best 🙁😐 - tested positive for covid 💀💀 feeling fine as of right now, just a runny nose and some v powerful sneezes … today i spent the day watching some halloween movies off my halloweenie letterboxd list (it’s the great pumpkin charlie brown, trick r treat, practical magic,) knitting a wash cloth, drinking obscene amounts of water, and laying in bed. it’s been a good day :) it’s been nice to just do nothing

09/09/2022 The Smiths feel like a band that only 13/14 year olds like, and I’m so glad that my 13 y/o self never had a devout smiths phase bc holy shit only teenagers and pretentious fucks must be able to listen to Morrissey all the way through and genuinely enjoy it. He sounds like he swallowed a toad and its farts come out through morrissey’s mouth when he sings. What a wanker I know it’s over is a bop though — ‘Twas a good Friday :) studio was really productive today and I can feel my group getting closer and wanting to hang out more. Hopefully we’ll all hang out more in the future. Heading to San Antonio tonight.

The list of Smiths songs I like begins and ends with "How Soon Is Now?" Otherwise, they've never appealed to me, so went into this album with an open mind and and the hope that I was wrong about them. Turns out I wasn't, really. "How Soon Is Now?" aside, I seem to prefer uptempo Smiths, so "Vicar in a Tutu" and "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" were okay. But "Uptempo Smiths" seems to be a rare creature, and I'm not sure what to do with the rest of the album. Am I supposed to be taking lyrics like "And if a ten-ton truck kills the both of us..." seriously, or is there a comedic layer to it? I have no idea, but it it's the former then wow, dude, melodramatic much? I think it just boils down to the fact that I don't like Morrissey much. I don't think of him or the Smiths as goth, but he's definitely got that South Park goth kid gloomy navel-gazing vibe. I feel like he'd be exhausting to hang around. Find an antidepressant that works for you and buck up, my friend.

Fitting that this album pops up a day after the Queen died. New Wave perfection.

The very first time I heard the Smiths was this album. I loved it immediately, got my "cool aunt" to make me a copy of it, and I was a Smiths fan from thn on. Several of my favourite songs come from that album.

RIP

Man I hate the smiths. The only reason I’m giving this album 2 stars is bc I’m not an idiot and recognize their talent. But for fucks sake their music is so whiney and boring

I love this album, but I think we can all agree Morrissey is a twat.

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.

Fuck Morrissey, long live Johnny Marr.

10/10 best album of all time

Best band ever and after Strangewatys their best album. Marr&Morrissey , what more can you wish for. With lyrics that comfort you.

Some very fun music, some very strange lyrics

que paso lilibeth ?

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*

Sidleds wild for this one lol. The Smiths present a challenge to my practice of rating sus musicians: Morrisey got 1 star for a solo album, and the 2 Michael Jackson records I’ve gotten were fairly rated despite his actual crimes. I guess there’s no rhyme or reason, so the Smiths will get a normal rating as a group but any future Mo album gets 1 star. Anyways, great stuff right here. Super catchy and worms it’s way right into your heart. 4 stars

Never been a fan of The Smiths

Not my fave album.

I can't abide The Smiths or Morrissey, I recognise that TQID has moments where it's clearly good but it bores and annoys me, it's not my type of stuff anyway but really rubs me up the wrong way for a bunch of Morrissey-related reasons. 2/5, not enjoyable.

Expecting this will get lots of 1*s on the site (assuming everyone gets it today rather than it being a ridiculous fluke), but I think it's brilliant. Ticks every box that you need for a 5/5 - quality songs throughout, a really recognisable sound, quirky, clever lyrics, properly memorable stand out tracks (There Is A Light That Never Goes Out in particular), a range of styles that blend together nicely, and NOT TOO LONG! 5/5.

C’est pas franchement mauvais, mais ce n’est certainnement pas le plus grand band de l’histoire. Je m’attendais à beaucoup plus du band qui porte ce titre plus tant de gens.

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.

Did everyone get this album today?!?!?

THE QUEEN DIED YESTERDAY This is a banging album and I really like the smiths musically and not at all as people

Bit soon lads, she only died yesterday Anyway this is a great album

Classic

Got served this on the morning of September 9th, the day after Queen Elizabeth II (I of Scotland) passed away. So much for randomisation. Anyway, this is shite. Shite singer, shite songs, shite production, shite lyrics. The guy sings like he has been kicked in the plums, but I don't think we are that lucky. Turns out he is a nazi too, so fuck him. Would give it zero, or even less than that if I could. Absolutely pish

Fabulous album.

The Smiths. Sí que es para tenerlo en vinilo, sí...

bro I’m laughing my fucking ass off 😭 whoever is running this website is a legend for giving me this album on 9/9/22 anyway, of course this album is fucking perfect - too good for the five star scale even

A slightly eyebow raising moment given today's news. Coincidence that this was pre-programmed for today? Not sure of the exact maths but it's going to start with 1001! = 4.0278964733 × 10^2570. So I'm guessing either they choose day-by-day or they made a quick substitution include this one today. Morrissey and Marr at their very best. But also fantastic contributions from Rourke and Joyce who never get appreciated for what they brought to the band. I've often said the Smiths were the last truly great British band, and I'm still sticking to that view.

A compact gem.

Come on! Today?! For the record, this popped into my feed the day after Queen Liz 2 died. I can't help but feel somebody has been monkeying with the randomness, in the same way they did so everyone got Phil Spector on Christmas Day... Much as Morrissey has curled a big fat steamer all over their legacy, there is no denying that this album remains a beautiful, humorous, adolescent masterpiece. Big-mouth still gives me chills, and Frankly still makes me want to laugh and draft my resignation!

I rate the Smiths, this project has opened my eyes to them, not just their reputation.

I enjoyed this more than Meat is Murder, and part of that might be that I spent more time with the lovely lyrics this time. A song about plagiarism in a cemet'ry? Okay! Morrissey is still whiny, but I get and appreciate the humor and I enjoyed most of the album apart from "I Know It's Over."

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.

Holy crap! I love this album! Have I become a The Smiths fan?!

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

The Smiths best album probably. Just insanely good hooks and arrangements. Too bad Morrissey’s an asshole now.

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

Thank god for whoever worked on that remaster, because the original mix was so flat and tinny that it was unbearable. Now, I can finally ignore Morrissey's cringe lyrics and deep self-importance to listen to some relatively decent backing tracks in peace.

God Save The Queen.

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

This album was randomly picked the day after Queen Elizabeth II died so I’m not sure if that automatically gives it a 1 or a 5 so it gets a 3 because The Smiths

The ghost in the machine forced me to list when the queen had died. As much as I am sick of all the new wave BS on this list, The Smiths are still hands down the best at it, and make everyone else seem like pale imitators. This is probably a 3.5 for me, but I want to really put some distance between it and all the rest of the new wave crap.

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

The amount of irritating headlines I've read about Morrissey is higher than the number of The Smiths songs I have heard. It's a shame because some of this is quite good, particularly the sad songs for sad boys and girls. The rest are okay, bordering on mediocre though. Such is life when an artist is hyped up as much as these guys. Maybe I'll listen to the title track and Cemetry Gates to help drown out all the insane things Morrissey says

C+

NBz No playlist add. Not feeling this at all.

I had never listened to the Smiths before now, despite hearing some raving reviews from fellow fans of alt and indie rock. From what I'd heard, I expected their music to be a bit... weirder. I see now how they inspired indie bands for decades to come and laid some of the groundwork for emo-rock. The album is marked by clever lyrics, sprawling vocals, impeccable guitar work, and a delightfully morbid feel. I will absolutely be returning to this album and venturing deeper into their discography.

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.

first experience w the smiths. Apparently l Morrissey sucks and I shouldn’t like him but this album was cool. Indie rock jangly guitars blend of styles cool voice super British. I like the stuff that they influenced but not really super into this like obsessed. this hit pretty nicely though. Rest In Peace lizzy

Beautiful album , really good lyrics! I enjoyed it very much..

-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.

Great, and 37 minute length is too good

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

Already one of my favourite albums, every single song is fantastic. It starts with one if the greatest opening tracks of all time, with a perfect sample to kick it off followed by the powerful drums.

I didn 't single out anything special for myself

Maybe a bit too folky for me at times but otherwise i thought this was pretty solid. If i was in a wind down mood i could see myself putting this on again at some point.

8th September 2022 The Queen passed away. And this album showed up. It had to be coincidence. I really have no feelings towards the queens death. Its no malice or sympathy. Its just an incredibly influential lady died, whose policies have affected me but also its not like she went. Im doing this because of Hazel Chia. She did it because she was probably racist and exploitative. But she also lead England out of a decolinization period. I wonder if she just made the best of the terrible choices infront of her. Im so influenced by my friends and familys thoughts so its wild to think about moking a decision with a country looking at you. Anyhow, The Queen is just a Queen, she isnt the PM who is actually making decisions. Anyhow the 1st human anatomy clas i had was fun. Im really just using this as a journal But thats okay, i will like that in the future

Already heard

After getting a Morrissey album a few days back I get this. Of course, I got this on September 7th, 2022 but I didn't listen to it since I was travelling and what happens the next day? The actual Queen died. I saw it was given as an album for everyone the next day which is a fun little thing. As I wrote in my other Smiths review, I don't really care for this band, but relistening to this album after some time reminded me of all the songs of the Smiths I loved are on this album. So for that reason I enjoyed it a lot more.

Captures the zeitgeist of the time as well as teenage angst and melancholy yearning for something better and fulfilling.

I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would!

Perfect album.

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