{"title":"The Smiths","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Smiths\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smiths formed in Manchester, England in 1982. The lineup was Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass; 1964-2023), and Mike Joyce (drums). Built on the songwriting partnership of Morrissey and Marr, the band became one of the most acclaimed and influential groups of the 1980s before breaking up acrimoniously in 1987. Their reputation as a cornerstone of British indie rock has only grown since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smiths are widely cited as one of the most important bands in the history of indie and alternative rock. Marr's melodic, layered, jangly guitar playing combined with Morrissey's emotive croon and his literate, ironic, and often melancholic lyrics to create a singular sound that influenced countless subsequent bands across indie, alternative, and Britpop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Smiths (1984, Rough Trade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat Is Murder (1985)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Queen Is Dead (1986)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrangeways, Here We Come (1987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smiths' Rough Trade catalog has been reissued in remastered and box-set editions overseen by Johnny Marr, and original UK pressings and singles are highly collected. The Queen Is Dead in particular appears in anniversary and deluxe configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Smiths almost always start with The Queen Is Dead (1986) or a singles compilation. For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-smiths-the-queen-is-dead-cd","title":"The Queen is Dead CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoftpack CD reissue of the third studio album by English rock band The Smiths, released on 16 June 1986 by Rough Trade Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540748349623,"sku":"210000099180","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4393953-3429990.jpg?v=1781154120"},{"product_id":"the-smiths-the-sound-of-the-smiths-2008-remaster-cd","title":"The Sound of the Smiths (2008 Remaster) CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eA concise singles comp that corrals the Smiths' sharpest hooks and Morrissey’s dry wit, 23 tracks from the 2008 remaster. 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