Als Bandmitglied wünschte er sich den in der Musikszene Manchesters als exzentrische Außenseiterfigur bekannten Steven Patrick Morrissey, dem Maher 1979 bei einem Konzert der amerikanischen Rocksängerin Patti Smithbegegnet war. Q Magazine, 1 December 1993. Nach dem Weggang von Marr löste sich die Gruppe im September 1987 auf. En 2002, The Smiths fut nommé l'artiste musical le plus important de tous les temps dans un sondage réalisé par le NME [10]. Die Smiths werden oft als Vorläufer des Indie-Rock angesehen. Recording started at London's Matrix Studios, with the majority of the work undertaken during a week's stay at Pluto, just outside The album was released on 20 February 1984, and debuted at number two on the The music critic Garry Mulholland included it in his list of the 261 greatest albums since 1976 in ("Reel Around the Fountain", "You've Got Everything Now" and "I Don't Owe You Anything")("Pretty Girls Make Graves" and "Suffer Little Children")Wenner, Jann S., ed. The Smiths is the self titled debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records.After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983. Contents[show] Description Music and lyrics The song features a simple, repeating riff, playing throughout. Description Production After the relative production difficulties faced in the making of their debut album, lead singer Morrissey and lead guitarist Johnny Marr decided to produce the album themselves, with assistance from producer Stephen Street. Irreproachable: The Smiths: the very best of British?.
Anfang 1982 beschloss der damals 18-jährige Gitarrist John Martin Maher (später: Johnny Marr), der als Verkäufer in einem Bekleidungsgeschäft in Manchester arbeitete, eine Band zu gründen. Hand in Glove • This Charming Man • What Difference Does It Make? The album was well received by critics and listeners, and reached number two on the The Smiths began work with Porter in September 1983.
Marr later recalled that "working with John immediately got us results...he and I formed a musical and personal relationship that was inspiring...he nurtured not just me but all the band."
Rubano nei vestiti degli altri." The Smiths is the debut, eponymous album by The Smiths. El álbum fue bien recibido por la crítica y el público de la época, y estableció a The Smiths como una de las bandas más prominentes de Gran Bretaña durante la década de los años 1980. USA: Wenner Media Specials.
The Smiths is the self titled debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records. The Smiths est le premier album de The Smiths, sorti en février 1984. (2012). ""Si tratta di questo piccolo quartiere periferico di Manchester (Whalley Range, nel quale Morrissey e la Sterling convissero all'inizio degli anni Ottanta, ndr) fatto di monolocali e tutti quelli che ci vivono sono poeti sconosciuti o artisti falliti. Peu après la réalisation de l'album, Sandie Shaw, idole de Morrissey, a enregistré Hand in Glove et deux autres chansons signées Morrissey/Marr. Morrissey war schon seit seiner Kindheit an Literatur interessiert (er schrieb auch einige kurze Bücher), was sich auf seine Arbeit mit den Smiths auswirkte. Joyce empfand dies als Betrug und verlangte ein Viertel des Gesamteinkommens der Band, obwohl er an der Entstehung der Songs eigentlich nie beteiligt gewesen war. Chiunque desideri inseguire il proprio destino finisce in quel posto e non ne esce più.
The Smiths vertrauten vor allem am Beginn ihrer Karriere fast ausschließlich auf die Möglichkeiten einer typischen Rockband-Besetzung mit Gesang, Gitarre, Bass und Schlagzeug. The Smiths fue un grupo inglés de rock alternativo formado en Mánchester en 1982.
Pubblicato il 20 febbraio del 1984 dalla Rough Trade Records, il disco raggiunse la posizione numero 2 nella chart degli album più venduti in Inghilterra, rimanendo in classifica per 33 settimane.