In a recent interview with former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, Eye Weekly's Chandler Levack asked about a rumored story involving Rourke's 1986 dismissal from the band, in which Morrissey allegedly left a post-it note on his windshield reading: "Andy...
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Each song on The Queen is Dead is such a perfect alt-pop gem, listening to the whole album is almost too much. But Morrissey is not about to throw in some filler just to let the listener catch a breath. The indie movement has been trying to replicate this album for the past twenty years. They have yet to succeed.The Ukrainians - The Queen Is DeadTechnically, this is not “The Queen Is Dead,”
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It seems mighty ironic that on the day Radio 1 breakfast host Chris Moyles celebrates the record as longest serving early morning "DJ" on the national station, his glory is overshadowed by the announcement that Radio 2 breakfast host Terry Wogan is stepping down at the age of 71 at the end of this year. Methinks some latent skulduggery from the old timer and a slap round the chops for the young...
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At this point, Smiths reunion and eight figure one-off concert rumors have become just as integral to the iconic band’s legacy as their undeniably great collection of singles. And based on the few recent interviews with Morrissey and Johnny Marr...
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Ever thought of a bird as a Handsome Devil? Or better yet, ever think of nature and The Smiths in the same head space? Most likely not, unless you've been watching BBC's nature program Springwatch. Host Chris Packham has a habit of name dropping titles of songs by The Smiths in as much of his hosting conversation as possible. He's actually quite clever and witty, usually cracking up co-ho
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Ever read reviews about UK gigs or looked at album covers and wonder what the venues look like? Stick them into Google City View and have a look! Here's a few to get you started.....Salford Lads Club; http://tinyurl.com/cl4ykc . Abbey Road; http://tinyurl.com/cfyery . Barrowlands; http://tinyurl.com/dgpjuv . King Tuts; http://tinyurl.com/cc5gn2 . Battersea Power Station; http://...
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You can find my review of The Sound of The Smiths here athttp://treblezine.com/reviews/2918-The_Smiths_The_Sound_of_the_Smiths.htmlThe SmithsThe Sound of The SmithsRhino2008I know what you're thinking, because I, myself, had these same infuriated thoughts: another Smiths compilation? Before you start quoting me the lyrics to that infamous song, track 8 to be precise, from Strangeways Here We Co...
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Yet another "Best of! Most of The Smiths" compilation satiates the need for remastered audio with participation from both Morrissey and Johnny Marr.
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It was the third effort from Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Mike Joyce, and Andy Rourke known as The Smiths. Tensions were high in the band and so were expectations. It was released in the UK in June of 1986. By this time Morrissey and Johnny Marr were beginning to clash and by the end of the tour for the record they rarely spoke. However, this record stands as proof that when things get rough it can ...
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If you are Smiths fan, or really a fan of any band whose music changed your life...who you think the world is a better place for their music existing...please read this book.The author, MARC SPITZ is a senior writer at Spin magazine. His work has also appeared in Maxim, Nylon, the Washington Post, and the New York Post, as well as on MTV, M2, and VH-1. Spitz is the co-author (with Brendan Mulle...
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I was on the vast expanse of the internets last night and stumbled upon a true gem. A DJ by the name of "Dreamtime" has remixed one of my favorite songs of all time, and managed to not ruin it - "This Charming Man", by none other than The Smiths . Originally a sub-three minute ditty, the new mix clocks in at over seven. What's remarkable is that it never seems to grow stale or redundant. The...
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The trouble with compilations of music by The Smiths is that they released the two best ones - Hatful Of Hollow and Louder Than Bombs - during their own mayfly lifespan, while the singles have been collected in any number of permutations since.
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Those are Annie's words, not mine, but they're oh so true. I've touched on this before, but in the interest of changing things up and not posting another list, I will touch on this some more.There are myriad ways a song will attach itself to me. It could get my feet tapping. It could get my head bobbing. It could (rarely) cause my hips to shake. It could stick a clever lyrical snippet into my b...
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Ever read reviews about UK gigs or looked at album covers and wonder what the venues look like? Stick them into Google City View and have a look! Here's a few to get you started.....Salford Lads Club; http://tinyurl.com/cl4ykc . Abbey Road; http://tinyurl.com/cfyery . Barrowlands; http://tinyurl.com/dgpjuv . King Tuts; http://tinyurl.com/cc5gn2 . Battersea Power Station; http://...
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I have been steadily digitizing my albums. Tonight this one was on deck.This is a vinyl rip from a record that has been played more times than I can remember.The single I hope you are listening to now came out in 1984, August to be exact.These songs didn't make it to their self titled studio debut. Why, I don't know. But they were nice enough to add the songs on the second album 'Hatful of Holl...
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