THE SMITHS - The Smiths (1984) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post-punk, the Smiths' eponymous debut was the bracing beginning of a new era. On the surface, the Smiths' sound wasn't radically different from traditional British guitar pop -- Johnny Marr's ringing, layered guitars were catchy and melodic -- but it was actually an astonishing subversion of the form, turning the structure inside out. Very few of the songs followed conventional verse-chorus structure, yet they were quite melodic within their own right. Marr's inventive songwriting was made all the more original and innovative by Morrissey's crooning and lyrics. Writing about unconventional topics, from homosexuality ("Hand in Glove") to child molestation and murder, Morrissey had a distinctively ironic, witty, and literate viewpoint whose strangeness was accentuated by his off-kilter voice, which would move from a croon to a yelp in a matter of seconds. While the production of The Smiths is a little pristine, the songs are vital and alive, developing a new, unique voice within pop music. Though the Smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, their debut remains startling and exciting. by Stephen Thomas Erlewine  
Tracklist :
1    Reel Around The Fountain 5:57
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
2    You've Got Everything Now 4:00
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
3    Miserable Lie 4:28
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
4    Pretty Girls Make Graves 3:43
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
Voice [Female] – Annalisa Jablonska
5    The Hand That Rocks The Cradle    4:37
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
6    Still Ill    3:20
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
7    Hand In Glove    3:22
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
8    What Difference Does It Make?    3:50
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
9    I Don't Owe You Anything 4:04
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
10    Suffer Little Children 5:29
 Johnny Marr / Morrissey
Voice [Female] – Annalisa Jablonska
Credits :
Bass Guitar – Andy Rourke
Drums – Mike Joyce
Guitar, Harmonica, Music By – Johnny Marr
Piano, Organ – Paul Carrack (faixas: 1, 2, 9)
Sleeve, Voice, Words By – Morrissey