Name: The Smiths by The Smiths
Brand: The Smiths
SKU: 825646642793
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

Arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post-punk, the Smiths' eponymous debut was the bracing beginning of a new era. On the surface, the Smiths' sound wasn't radically different from traditional British guitar pop -- Johnny Marr's ringing, layered guitars were catchy and melodic -- but it was actually an astonishing subversion of the form, turning the structure inside out. Very few of the songs followed conventional verse-chorus structure, yet they were quite melodic within their own right. Marr's inventive songwriting was made all the more original and innovative by Morrissey's crooning and lyrics. Writing about unconventional topics, from homosexuality ("Hand in Glove") to child molestation and murder, Morrissey had a distinctively ironic, witty, and literate viewpoint whose strangeness was accentuated by his off-kilter voice, which would move from a croon to a yelp in a matter of seconds. While the production of The Smiths is a little pristine, the songs are vital and alive, developing a new, unique voice within pop music. Though the Smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, their debut remains startling and exciting. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Reel Around the Fountain (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Background Vocals: Annalisa Jablonska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Organ: Paul Carrack; Performer
Piano: Paul Carrack; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Morrissey
Johnny Marr; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

2. You've Got Everything Now (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Organ: Paul Carrack; Performer
Piano: Paul Carrack; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Morrissey
Johnny Marr; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

3. Miserable Lie (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

4. Pretty Girls Make Graves (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

6. This Charming Man (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Acoustic Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Electric Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Mastering: Tim Young; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

7. Still Ill (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

8. Hand in Glove (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

9. What Difference Does It Make? (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production

10. I Don't Owe You Anything (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Organ: Paul Carrack; Performer
Piano: Paul Carrack; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Morrissey
Johnny Marr; Composer
Engineer: Phil Bush
Neil King; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

11. Suffer Little Children (2011 Remaster)

by The Smiths

Background Vocals: Annalisa Jablonska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Smiths; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Bass Guitar: Andy Rourke; Performer
Drums: Mike Joyce; Performer
Guitar: Johnny Marr; Performer
Vocals: Morrissey; Performer
Composer: Johnny Marr
Morrissey; Composer
Engineer: Neil King
Phil Bush; Production
Producer: John Porter; Production
Remastering Engineer: Johnny Marr; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1000x1000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Jangle Pop

Label

WM UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825646642793

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The Smiths

1. Reel Around the Fountain (2011 Remaster)

2. You've Got Everything Now (2011 Remaster)

3. Miserable Lie (2011 Remaster)

4. Pretty Girls Make Graves (2011 Remaster)

5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2011 Remaster)

6. This Charming Man (2011 Remaster)

7. Still Ill (2011 Remaster)

8. Hand in Glove (2011 Remaster)

9. What Difference Does It Make? (2011 Remaster)

10. I Don't Owe You Anything (2011 Remaster)

11. Suffer Little Children (2011 Remaster)

Technical Specifications

The Smiths

Product information

Release options

1. Reel Around the Fountain (2011 Remaster)

2. You've Got Everything Now (2011 Remaster)

3. Miserable Lie (2011 Remaster)

4. Pretty Girls Make Graves (2011 Remaster)

5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2011 Remaster)

6. This Charming Man (2011 Remaster)

7. Still Ill (2011 Remaster)

8. Hand in Glove (2011 Remaster)

9. What Difference Does It Make? (2011 Remaster)

10. I Don't Owe You Anything (2011 Remaster)

11. Suffer Little Children (2011 Remaster)

Technical Specifications