The Smiths - Strangeways Here We Come
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Free Music Review: Essential Album from an Essential Band
Hit: 5 Stars
Before the Smiths split they delivered this fine piece of work. I would hesitate to call this their best work, only because I can't decide between this, The Queen is Dead or Louder Than Bombs. I would say however, that this is the deepest of their proper studio creations. The band is at their musical peak, expanding the Smith sound through use of piano and Johnny Marr streching out his guitar parts, while Morrisey delivers his most convincing set of lyrics. It is hard to beleive that this is the sound of a group about to implode. Several songs are among the best that the group had released including A Rush and a Push, Death of a Disco Dancer, I Won't Share You and Paint a Vulgar Picture. Better to go out on top I guess.Free Music Review: Please them! Please them!
Hit: 5 Stars
I consider this one of The Smiths most experimental cds. This is particularly evident in the first couple tracks. They are unlike anything else the group has ever released. Morrissey does some wonderful things with his voice in those two songs as well. The rest of the cd is pure brilliance. Only The Smiths can release a cd where ever track is a winner. Instead of going out with a bang the cd ends with a surprisingly soothing number called "I Won't Share You". While I hate to have to rate their cds, this is definately one of the top two in The Smiths collection (the other being "The Queen is Dead").Free Music Review: Great starter Smiths album.
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the first album I ever listened to by The Smiths, and it is definitely the one that got me hooked on their music. There's enough of a balance between catchy, poppy tracks and ones that are a little less accessible, which leaves the listener with the overall impression that the band is (was) versatile and capable of truly carving out their own unique niche within the world of music. At a mere 10 songs, it's just long enough to give you a healthy sampling of what these guys were able to do. It's a great album, and I'd strongly recommend it, especially to those who want a good starting point within The Smiths' catalogue.Free Music Review: ...it goes to show how little you know...
Hit: 5 Stars
for me, the best example of The Smiths musical and lyrical style in one place. This album is about having so much passion for something (hating, loving, obsession, politics, loneliness,ect.) you feel it to be a crime (or almost a crime). Hence the title; Strangeways is a prison in England. And the cover art: a still from East of Eden; Morrissey was so obsessed with James Dean he wrote a book about him (which is hard to find, by the way). And filmed a video in his hometown. Morrisey's wit and art with his lyrics and Marr's amazing musical talent contrast, contradict, encourage, and compliment each other and the listener.Free Music Review: The final farewell
Hit: 5 Stars
"Strangeways, Here We Come" is a fitting end to the music of The Smiths. The album starts off with "A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours" - a jangly tune and ends with "I Won't Share You" - sullen but simple tune. The mood of this album reflects the tensions that were happening within the group at the time. Most of the songs are under the 4 minute mark but still stand through the test of time. "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" is an epic masterpiece of mood and melancholy. Morrissey's lyrics are fittingly perfect for Marr's minor chords.