The Smiths - Reel Around the Fountain

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.

[renato]

Wow! I was excited! I remembered my adolescence! I felt totally different from other people. Only Morrissey to show me that what I felt was valid. Thanks for posting the video!

[tulip]

they're playing alongside recording

[jesuslovesyou]

once filled my life with passionate smith's songs too as a fan of Morrissey and all of his passions and his passionate songs but you should Turn to Jesus Christ because death after that is either Heaven or Hell Jesus is most desirous for you to go with Heaven. Take a good close looking at Morrissey lately see his life now hes got life threatening health issues yet still bunches of f youthful fans that are waiting for more of his juicy songs yet he's old they're young and I'm telling you this life is so brief he you we all need Jesus for he is the only one that offers Eternal life and I'm sure Mr .Steve Patrick Morrisey will not lead you to becoming a Born Again Christian and whether he knows it or not he's desperate of Christ to save him too think about his parents his fathers passing and recently his mother passing in 2021 I'm sure like all of us he would all but sacrifice his own life to be with them again and relive and have those memories of growing up on maudlin Street with his parents once again but the only way families can truly be together forever in heaven is if they turn to Christ anyone reading this please turn to Jesus before it's too late the end is so much more near than you think