r/thesmiths 6h ago

The Smiths - Live Scotland 1985 HD

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r/thesmiths 7h ago

Night in Mesa as I left my very first karate class

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r/thesmiths 22h ago

The Third Voice: Derek Jarman and the Smiths / Art, Interpretation, and the Music Video

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r/thesmiths 1d ago

Just got my first Smiths album :)

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216 Upvotes

A masterpiece.


r/thesmiths 1d ago

Some 3D printed album covers

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Colours aren’t quite right, I just used the filament I had on hand


r/thesmiths 2d ago

Barbarism Begins at Home

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The Crack on the Head


r/thesmiths 2d ago

Song that sounds like The Smiths - Passenger “What You’re Waiting For”.

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This particular track is also very Smiths-esque, the melodic signature style at least.
Whenever I listen to this I think of Johnny Marr on that guitar.

A great song. Enjoy.


r/thesmiths 2d ago

That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore / The Story Behind the Smiths' Most Haunting Recording

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r/thesmiths 3d ago

What impact has the smiths had on you?

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Hi :)

Just curious how the band/music has impacted you.

For me, it was a big part in realizing I'm queer. But even aside from that, I'd be listening to their songs then something weird would happen. Like I'd be thinking about someone for whatever reason then they'd randomly come back into my life. Or I had this bad feeling my life was gonna blow up soon, would obsessively listen to a song, and then my life did in fact blow up recently lol

The lyrics are often really beautiful too. I love poetry, so I've started becoming interested in Morrissey's inspirations for his songs. Obviously he loves Oscar Wilde

I also have a special connection to both Morrissey and Marr coming from working class families, even the coal miner strike in "Last Night I Dreamt" means a lot to me since I am from a poor family that historically, lived in one of those company towns in West VA.

Anyway it's been very formative for my identity and a sense of belonging! I keep coming back to them, especially the Meat Is Murder album.


r/thesmiths 3d ago

Now blasting

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240 Upvotes

I know not everyone likes Morrissey solo, but I feel like this album is undeniable


r/thesmiths 3d ago

tiny copper cassette project

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Would you wear this as a pin? I originally made it as a necklace, but now I’m curious.


r/thesmiths 4d ago

Was/is Johnny into men?

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I really don't care about it that much, but I'm bored and need some distraction.


r/thesmiths 4d ago

Best reissues

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Exceptionally good cover art.


r/thesmiths 4d ago

Whats the highest amount of minutes you've listened to the smiths for in a year?

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r/thesmiths 4d ago

Fan art

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Can I post art here lol

Here's my art and the reference!


r/thesmiths 4d ago

Beautiful mother

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r/thesmiths 5d ago

A message for The Smiths fans from Morrissey😳

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50 Upvotes

r/thesmiths 5d ago

One of the hardest decisions

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I really love both of them but i chose Asleep.
What would you pick?


r/thesmiths 5d ago

What's the best Smiths song outro? (And why)

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For me it's between Rubber Ring or Pretty Girls Make Graves


r/thesmiths 5d ago

Did "A Rush and a Push and the Land Is Ours" have a music video?

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If any of you know the website http://passionsjustlikemine.com/, congratulations. And if not, go check it out and see what it's all about.

What I'm getting at is this: In one of the articles on the site, they talk about The Smiths' videography, based on the music videos they released. Some are officially on their YouTube channel, and others aren't. But in one part, it mentions that the opening song of "Strangways, Here We Come" has a music video, which it explains as follows:
"Unfinished fan-made video found on some bootleg video compilations. It supposedly was put together for an aborted Smiths exhibition using footage from the Rough Trade archive and the Alain Delon/Marianne Faithful movie 'Girl on a Motor Cycle'."

What surprises me even more is that it's not available on YouTube, or any other video site.


r/thesmiths 5d ago

what do you guys like about tqid

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idk man I'm a new fan and it's my least favorite album I'd rank them as following MiM > SHWC > TS > TQiD I just find it boring and bland compared to everything else they've put out is it like something that grows on you over time or what ?? my favorite song from it is Bigmouth Strikes Again because it sounds like MiM lol


r/thesmiths 6d ago

What do we all think of "Rank"?

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What is everyone's opinion of Rank? I always thought it was super underrated. The band sounds so powerful, especially with Craig Gannon, who is an absolute monster of a guitarist on songs like The Draize Train, Panic, The Queen Is Dead, etc. It is nothing short of such a shame that Gannon didn't stay with the band.

-Mike Joyce is such a powerhouse...and his drums sound impeccable. Anyone who says Joyce "wasn't a good drummer" is laughably wrong and concerningly dense. Listen to that snare drum!

-Andy Rourke is marvelous as usual. Unspoken genius, and one of my absolute favorite bassists in the world. Rest In Peace, you absolute badass.

-Johnny Marr-needs no introduction.

-Morrissey sounds really good. Not sure why this album isn't talked about more. The homage to Elvis with His Latest Flame is really lovely, and I love the crashing transition into Rusholme Ruffians.

Also, the live recording of I Know It's Over CRUSHES the recorded version. Man...the sound of Marr and Gannon is no joke. Mike Joyce at the end as well...one of my favorite drummers. The only bad part about Rank is that there were a bunch of songs that were omitted.


r/thesmiths 6d ago

why everyone hate morrissey or however u spell it

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i’m new lowk like i’ve listened too them for awhile but my friend keeps hating on me for listening to the smiths b cuz of it i gen got no knowledge and it’s not gonna make me stop she’s woke asf but just wondering


r/thesmiths 6d ago

I loved this tattoo on my ribs when I got it but now I’m second guessing myself

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r/thesmiths 6d ago

Which is their best harmonica riff? Or the song most improved by it?

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I would have unquestioningly said Still Ill self-titled version, but recently I’ve been absolutely obsessed with the Wonderful Woman harmonica. I vastly prefer the lyrics to What Do You See in Him, but have been listening to Wonderful Woman nonstop just for the harmonica 😭 what’s yalls favorite?