The Smiths

The Smiths

The Smiths

RELEASED: February 20, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Reel Around the Fountain 5:56 2. You’ve Got Everything Now 3:59 3. Miserable Lie 4:27 4. Pretty Girls Make Graves 3:43 5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 4:38 6. This Charming Man 2:42 7. Still Ill 3:20 8. Hand in Glove 3:23 9. What Difference Does It Make? 3:49 10. I Don’t Owe You Anything 4:04 11. Suffer Little Children 5:27
Historical Archive
The Smiths' self-titled debut album, released in 1984, is a seminal work that helped define the alternative rock genre of the 1980s. With Morrissey's poignant lyrics and Johnny Marr's jangly guitar riffs, the album presents a unique blend of melancholy and wit. Tracks like 'Hand in Glove' and 'This Charming Man' have since become iconic, showcasing the band's ability to capture the complexities of youth and alienation. The album's sound is characterized by jangly guitars, melodic bass lines, and introspective lyrics, solidifying The Smiths' influence in the indie music scene and beyond.