The Smiths - The SmithsLabel: WEA Reissued 1 31 2025, originally released 1984 Arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post punk, The Smith's eponymous debut was the beginning of a new era. Johnny Marr's inventive song writing and ringing guitars were catchy and melodic and were made all the more original by Morrissey's vocal style and lyrics. Although The Smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, the songs here are vital and alive, making

" "Hold My Hand" and a cover of "Love The One You're With

with cutting by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering under the guidance of longtime PJ Harvey producer Head

Mullet Head

and Jymie Merritt on bass

includes the breakthrough #11 Billboard hit "Shine

It features The Weeknd with shorter hair in a crouched pose with a cross necklace and is highlighted by streaks of blue neon across a neon pink background

Beautiful Gas Mask

It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album

Heart Cooks Brain

The fourteenth album since their 2012 debut – and their first following the release of five vastly different albums in 2017 - Fishing for Fishies is a blues-infused blast of sonic boogie that struts and shimmies through several moods and terrains

"Dear You" became a cult favorite of a new crop of supporters who burned or eBay'd the album at collector nerd prices

Everything Merges with the Night