The Smiths - The Smiths (1984) [Complete CD]

The Smiths is the debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983.

The album was well received by critics and listeners, and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, staying on the chart for 33 weeks. It established the Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the United Kingdom. The album also became an international success, peaking at number 45 in the European Albums Chart, remaining in the chart for 21 weeks. After its exit of the European chart, it then re-entered in the Hot 100 Albums from September for another run of three weeks.

Tracklist:
01. "Reel Around the Fountain" 0:00
02. "You've Got Everything Now" 5:59
03. "Miserable Lie" 9:58
04. "Pretty Girls Make Graves" 14:26
05. "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" 18:10
06. "Still Ill" 25:31
07. "Hand in Glove" 29:30
08. "What Difference Does It Make?" 32:15
09. "I Don't Owe You Anything" 36:06
10. "Suffer Little Children" 40:10

All lyrics are written by Morrissey; all music is composed by Johnny Marr

The Smiths
Morrissey – vocals
Johnny Marr – guitars, harmonica
Andy Rourke – bass guitar
Mike Joyce – drums, tambourine ("Hand in Glove")

Additional musicians
Paul Carrack – piano, organ ("Reel Around the Fountain", "You've Got Everything Now" and "I Don't Owe You Anything")
Annalisa Jablonska – female voice ("Pretty Girls Make Graves" and "Suffer Little Children")

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