you have to bear in mind that the Smiths were borne out of Salford in the 70s
so a certain amount of depression is inevitable. Nevertheless, some of the songs would sound perfectly cheery were it not for Morrisey's lyrics- Panic, William it was really nothing etc are quite jolly.
( Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 30 Dec 2010, 22:22, 3 replies)

So was John Cooper Clarke, but you never saw him whining like a pansy.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 30 Dec 2010, 22:47, closed)

So were Joy Division
Well OK, the general Manchester area but you never heard anything but cheerful tunes out of those boys
( DeadEyeDick, Thu 30 Dec 2010, 23:25, closed)

Apart from "How Soon Is Now",
I cannot stand the Smiths. A number of Smiths fans have admitted they hate "How Soon Is Now".

Still, the Soho 'Hippychick' that sampled the riff is a far better use of Marr's Guitar efforts.
(f_rev, Fri 31 Dec 2010, 0:06, closed)