Remastered for the ‘Complete‘ box now individually re-issued on cd and 180 gram 12″ vinyl. Arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post-punk, The Smiths’ 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 sure that their debut remains startling and exciting to this day.

Side A
1. Reel Around the Fountain
2. You’ve Got Everything Now
3. Miserable Lie
4. Pretty Girls Makes Graves
5. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Side B
6. Still Ill
7. Hand in Glove
8. What Difference Does It Make?
9. I Don’t Owe You Anything
10. Suffer Little Children