Strangeways, Here We Come - The Smiths' Discography Reviewed

duga · 04-25-2010, 10:50 PM

I never got the depressing tag they always get stuck with. I just find their music calls it as it is, and quite poetically I might add. You also mentioned their humor, which I just love. There are certain bands where I can totally understand why someone would think it was downer music (Joy Division, for example...I love em but yep they are depressing), but the Smiths are just plain musical satisfaction.

Great review thread, I'll be keeping up with this one.

TheCunningStunt · 04-26-2010, 08:14 AM

I never really understood why people found The Smiths funny. I mean, I know they have depressing lyrics over the top of really catchy poppy uplifting guitar melodies which is kind of funny I guess. But people said they've laughed out loud to The Smiths lyrics. I dunno why.

The Fascinating Turnip · 04-26-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCunningStunt

I never really understood why people found The Smiths funny. I mean, I know they have depressing lyrics over the top of really catchy poppy uplifting guitar melodies which is kind of funny I guess. But people said they've laughed out loud to The Smiths lyrics. I dunno why.

I don't think I've ever laughed out loud to their lyrics, but they have some undeniably witty lyrics that put a smile on my face now and then.

Mojo · 04-26-2010, 01:16 PM

I dont see how its possible not to notice their more humorous side. One listen to Vicar in a Tutu is all you need to get that surely? Even some of their more depressing songs like Girlfriend in a Coma are quite humorous.

Nice thread so far anyway mate. Keep it up.

TheCunningStunt · 04-26-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

I dont see how its possible not to notice their more humorous side. One listen to Vicar in a Tutu is all you need to get that surely? Even some of their more depressing songs like Girlfriend in a Coma are quite humorous.

Nice thread so far anyway mate. Keep it up.

Yeah they can make you smile, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others and Vicar in a Tutu in particular but I don't see how they can make people laugh out loud.

Mojo · 04-26-2010, 01:29 PM

Well yeah, but does any music make you laugh out loud? Unless they are maybe a comedy band?

TheCunningStunt · 04-26-2010, 01:41 PM

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Well yeah, but does any music make you laugh out loud? Unless they are maybe a comedy band?

30 seconds.. apparently The Smiths make Noel piss himself laughing. And he's not alone with that view, others have said The Smiths lyrics are LOL funny and I don't see why.

The Fascinating Turnip · 04-26-2010, 02:04 PM

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30 seconds.. apparently The Smiths make Noel piss himself laughing. And he's not alone with that view, others have said The Smiths lyrics are LOL funny and I don't see why.

Ah, Noel Gallagher. I like that chap as opposed to a lot of people.
I think he was specifically talking about Morrissey's interviews there, though I've seen that before and I was as bewildered as you.

TheCunningStunt · 04-26-2010, 02:09 PM

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Ah, Noel Gallagher. I like that chap as opposed to a lot of people.
I think he was specifically talking about Morrissey's interviews there, though I've seen that before and I was as bewildered as you.

Hmm, maybe. I heard someone else say on a Smiths documentary that they pissed themselves when listening to The Smiths.

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got to love Noely G. Shame people associate him as being a knob because his brother's one..

The Fascinating Turnip · 04-26-2010, 02:35 PM

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Hmm, maybe. I heard someone else say on a Smiths documentary that they pissed themselves when listening to The Smiths.

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got to love Noely G. Shame people associate him as being a knob because his brother's one..

Some people just laugh easily, I suppose.
And I actually think Liam has his amusing moments.
Oh wait...Derailed =/

04-25-2010, 10:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	I never got the depressing tag they always get stuck with. I just find their music calls it as it is, and quite poetically I might add. You also mentioned their humor, which I just love. There are certain bands where I can totally understand why someone would think it was downer music (Joy Division, for example...I love em but yep they are depressing), but the Smiths are just plain musical satisfaction. Great review thread, I'll be keeping up with this one. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

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TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I never really understood why people found The Smiths funny. I mean, I know they have depressing lyrics over the top of really catchy poppy uplifting guitar melodies which is kind of funny I guess. But people said they've laughed out loud to The Smiths lyrics. I dunno why. __________________ I don't feel and I feel great. Last FM

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Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	I dont see how its possible not to notice their more humorous side. One listen to Vicar in a Tutu is all you need to get that surely? Even some of their more depressing songs like Girlfriend in a Coma are quite humorous. Nice thread so far anyway mate. Keep it up. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

04-26-2010, 01:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Well yeah, but does any music make you laugh out loud? Unless they are maybe a comedy band? __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust