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The Smiths

So Much to Answer For [ CD / Album ]

So Much to Answer For

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  • Released Date: 03 May 2024

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take
The Smiths' album "So Much to Answer For" is a time capsule of angst, wit, and jangly guitars that perfectly encapsulates the 80s post-punk scene. Frontman Morrissey's iconic crooning vocals are as melodramatic as ever, painting vivid portraits of heartbreak, alienation, and the struggles of the working class. The band's signature melancholic sound is on full display in tracks like "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" and "This Charming Man," where Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work weaves mesmerizing melodies that linger long after the music stops. Meanwhile, the rhythm section of Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce provides a solid backbone that keeps the songs driving forward with a sense of urgency. Lyrically, Morrissey's introspective and often sardonic musings on love and loss are as cutting and thought-provoking as ever. Whether he's lamenting the mundanity of everyday life or railing against society's injustices, his words are equal parts poetic and biting. Overall, "So Much to Answer For" is a masterclass in alternative rock, showcasing The Smiths' knack for crafting timeless tunes that resonate with listeners of all generations. With their unique blend of catchy hooks, intelligent lyrics, and raw emotion, it's no wonder that The Smiths continue to be revered as one of the most influential bands in music history. Cheers to that!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. What She Said
2. Hand in Glove
3. How Soon Is Now?
4. Stretch Out and Wait
5. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
6. Shakespeare's Sister
7. Rusholme Ruffians
8. The Headmaster Ritual
9. Still Ill
10. Meat Is Murder
11. William, It Was Really Nothing
12. Nowhere Fast
13. I Want the One I Can't Have
14. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
15. Handsome Devil
16. Barbarism Begins at Home
17. Miserable Lie
18. You've Got Everything Now

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