Does Morrissey hate the Smiths?
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- Does Morrissey hate the Smiths?
- Who should I listen to if I like the Smiths?
- Is the Smiths a sad band?
- Why are the Smiths so important?
- Are Robert Smith and Morrissey friends?
- What did Morrissey say about the Simpsons?
- Are Smiths New Wave?
- What genre is the cure?
- What are the saddest Smiths songs?
- How long is the Smiths discography?
Does Morrissey hate the Smiths?
' This imaginary feud that happened 20 years ago,” Smith stated. The alleged war between Smith and Morrissey spans back to the 1980s after Morrissey called Smith a “whingebag” in an interview with The Face.
Who should I listen to if I like the Smiths?
Similar To
- Kirsty MacColl.
- Orange Juice.
- R.E.M.
- The Cure.
- The Go-Betweens.
- The Housemartins.
- Billy Bragg.
- Bradford.
Is the Smiths a sad band?
It may come as no surprise to some but The Smiths were one of the most miserable bands ever - according to an analysis of their lyrics. A study of the sentiment of more than 6,000 songs by the Trinity Mirror Data Unit has revealed that out of The Smiths' back catalogue only 5.2 per cent of their songs were happy.
Why are the Smiths so important?
They sounded original. They were a guitar band, which gave them heaps more credibility than, say, Tears for Fears, OMD, or even The Human League. Post-punk at the time The Smiths released their first recordings had evolved into synth-heavy New Wave, and critics were eager to champion guitar music again.
Are Robert Smith and Morrissey friends?
It is somewhat of an understatement to say that The Cure's Robert Smith and former frontman of The Smiths, Morrissey, have never particularly seen eye to eye. The verbal spars the two have found themselves in have been going on since 1984 and they show no signs of being close friends anytime soon.
What did Morrissey say about the Simpsons?
Morrissey has responded to the latest episode of The Simpsons which sent up The Smiths in a statement, saying “Writing for The Simpsons evidently requires only complete ignorance”. The episode, titled Panic On The Streets of Springfield, aired April 19.
Are Smiths New Wave?
The Smiths were the definitive British indie rock band of the '80s, marking the end of synth-driven new wave and the beginning of the guitar rock that dominated English rock into the '90s.
What genre is the cure?
Gothic rock
| The Cure | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Gothic rock post-punk alternative rock new wave |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Fiction Suretone Geffen Polydor Hansa A&M Elektra Asylum Sire |
| Associated acts | Malice Easy Cure Siouxsie and the Banshees The Glove Fools Dance Levinhurst The Magazine Spies Babacar Presence Shelleyan Orphan |
What are the saddest Smiths songs?
The Smiths: Sad Songs
- I Know It's Over. ...
- Suffer Little Children. The Smiths. ...
- Reel Around the Fountain. The Smiths. ...
- Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now. The Smiths. ...
- Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me. The Smiths. ...
- Girlfriend In a Coma. The Smiths. ...
- Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want. The Smiths. ...
- Asleep. The Smiths.
How long is the Smiths discography?
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US | ||
| The Smiths | Released: 20 February 1984 Label: Rough Trade Formats: LP, cassette, CD | 150 |
| Meat Is Murder | Released: 11 February 1985 Label: Rough Trade Formats: LP, cassette, CD | 110 |
| The Queen Is Dead | Released: Label: Rough Trade Formats: LP, cassette, CD | 70 |
