The Smiths

~~hate paper doll~~ · 04-26-2014, 01:43 AM

A good amount of Morrissey's lyrics reference the films and 'kitchen sink dramas' he watched growing up, as well as a ton of literary references. Current events too, Suffer Little Children was about the Moors Murders.

SGR · 03-18-2023, 02:59 PM

Synthgirl · 03-20-2023, 06:31 AM

That vid is painfully accurate haha. Takes me back to my college days (2008-2014) during the peak of hipster Smiths worship.

**Janszoon** · 03-20-2023, 10:55 AM

I've had a tumultuous relationship with The Smiths (and with Morrissey). I used to really hate them. Then I grew to appreciate them more. Now they're firmly in the category of bands whose singles I like but whose albums I can't make it all the way through.

**Janszoon** · 03-20-2023, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elphenor

The Smiths are one of the greatest bands ever

haters gonna hate

I don't hate them, I just think they're ok.

Psy-Fi · 03-21-2023, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I've had a tumultuous relationship with The Smiths (and with Morrissey). I used to really hate them. Then I grew to appreciate them more. Now they're firmly in the category of bands whose singles I like but whose albums I can't make it all the way through.

Pretty much the same for me. I like an occasional song here or there but I don't think I've ever made it through one of their albums without using fast-forward or skipping over songs entirely during playback.

TheBig3 · 03-21-2023, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

I don't hate them, I just think they're ok.

Somehow this feels like a more brutal indictment.

**Janszoon** · 03-21-2023, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3

Somehow this feels like a more brutal indictment.

Synthgirl · 03-22-2023, 07:17 AM

My opinion on the Smiths is similar to Janszoon's, I only like a handful of songs. I understand their influence, but Morrissey's overall attitude and bad college experiences with their fans kind of put me off them.

I'll jam out if How Soon Is Now comes on the radio or something but I wouldn't really call myself a fan.

Nefilim · 03-25-2024, 08:11 AM

A Fan.

03-20-2023, 10:55 AM	#284 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	I've had a tumultuous relationship with The Smiths (and with Morrissey). I used to really hate them. Then I grew to appreciate them more. Now they're firmly in the category of bands whose singles I like but whose albums I can't make it all the way through. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

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~~hate paper doll~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 423	A good amount of Morrissey's lyrics reference the films and 'kitchen sink dramas' he watched growing up, as well as a ton of literary references. Current events too, Suffer Little Children was about the Moors Murders.

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03-20-2023, 06:31 AM	#283 (permalink)
Synthgirl Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Cheeseland USA Posts: 154	That vid is painfully accurate haha. Takes me back to my college days (2008-2014) during the peak of hipster Smiths worship.

03-22-2023, 07:17 AM	#289 (permalink)
Synthgirl Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Cheeseland USA Posts: 154	My opinion on the Smiths is similar to Janszoon's, I only like a handful of songs. I understand their influence, but Morrissey's overall attitude and bad college experiences with their fans kind of put me off them. I'll jam out if How Soon Is Now comes on the radio or something but I wouldn't really call myself a fan.

03-25-2024, 08:11 AM	#290 (permalink)
Nefilim Groupie Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Finland Posts: 22	A Fan.