51. I STARTED SOMETHING I COULDN'T FINISH
lol
― HYPERLINK TO RAP GENIUS (BradNelson), Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:55 (eight years ago) link
I can't fathom "I Started Something" not ending up in the top forty.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:56 (eight years ago) link
This Charming Man was my #5 fwiw although I voted for Kervokian's New York Vocal mix (which both Marr & Morrissey hated at the time).
― groovypanda, Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:56 (eight years ago) link
This was my ballot, btw:
ALBUMS1. hatful of hollow2. the queen is dead3. the smiths4. louder than bombs5. meat is murder
TRACKS1. reel around the fountain 2. there is a light that never goes out 3. the headmaster ritual4. accept yourself5. hand in glove6. william, it was really nothing7. this charming man8. i know it's over9. jeane10. how soon is now?11. you've got everything now12. ask 13. asleep 14. sheila take a bow15. that joke isn't funny anymore16. rubber ring17. bigmouth strikes again18. cemetry gates19. death of a disco dancer20. the boy with the thorn in his side
― one way street, Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:56 (eight years ago) link
This Charming Man - I didn't vote for it because I knew others would and I wanted to cram in some other stuff. But, honestly, it's miraculous and would've been a worthy winner. Maybe Marr's best guitar part of all, and then the way the lyrics go from this florid scenario to "I would go out tonight..." is so weird and thrilling. It's amazing that a band could put out something so madly original as a second single (and then not even include it on the album). Also, rerecording the single to a click track, tightening up the rhythm and really making those guitars ring, was the best decision they ever made.
There is a Light - Good song, but I could happily never hear it again. I like the verses but the chorus is a bit plodding, and the emulated strings are naff. Those very quotable chorus lyrics are the essence of Smithsiness but too much nowadays for me.
― Eyeball Kicks, Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:58 (eight years ago) link
Mine...but as I've said in this thread, I'd have moved That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore all the way up to my #1 if I'd realized in time how much in love I am with it.
TRACKS
Stretch Out and WaitAskThere Is a Light That Never Goes OutWhat Difference Does It Make?How Soon Is NowYou Just Haven't Earned It Yet, BabyBigmouth Strikes AgainPlease, Please, Please Let Me Get What I WantBack to the Old HousePanicSheila Take a BowI Know It's OverThat Joke Isn't Funny AnymoreThe Boy With the Thorn In His SideThese Things Take TimeFrankly, Mr. ShanklySweet and Tender HooliganShoplifters of the World UniteHand In GloveLast Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me
ALBUMS
Louder Than BombsThe Queen Is DeadThe SmithsHatful of HollowStrangways, Here We Come
― Ⓓⓡ. (Johnny Fever), Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:58 (eight years ago) link
This Charming Man has a fantastic velocity
― Check Yr Scrobbles (Moodles), Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:58 (eight years ago) link
Thanks a lot to Nate and Johnny for putting this all together.
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 6 March 2016 20:59 (eight years ago) link
Excellent poll and rollout, gents! Much obliged.
Here's my ballots. . .
1. This Charming Man2. There is a Light That Never Goes Out3. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others4. The Headmaster Ritual5. Rubber Ring6. Stop Me if You Think You've This One Before7. Ask8. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now9. Panic10. William, it Was Really Nothing11. Bigmouth Strikes Again12. Wonderful Woman13. Girl Afraid14. Unhappy Birthday15. Half A Person16. Sweet and Tender Hooligan17. This Night Has Opened My Eyes18. Well I Wonder19. Reel Around the Fountain20. London
Albums:1. The Smiths2. Louder Than Bombs3. Meat is Murder4. Strangeways, Here We Come5.The Queen is Dead
― Austin, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:03 (eight years ago) link
1 Death Of A Disco Dancer2 How Soon Is Now3 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore4 The Headmaster Ritual5 This Charming Man (Francois Kervokian Remix)6 What Difference Does It Make?7 Bigmouth Strikes Again8 William, It Was Really Nothing9 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out10 Barbarism Begins At Home11 Ask12 Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before13 Panic14 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others15 Sweet & Tender Hooligan16 Rubber Ring17 Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want18 Cemetry Gates19 Sheila Take A Bow20 I Know It's Over
1 Meat Is Murder2 The Queen Is Dead3 Hatful Of Hollow4 Strangeways, Here We Come5 Louder Than Bombs
― groovypanda, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:04 (eight years ago) link
My non-placing songs were "I Won't Share You" (#7), "Accept Yourself" (#5), and "Jeane" (#2). I tried!
― JRN, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:05 (eight years ago) link
"Ask" b/w "Golden Lights" - undoubtedly The Smiths' single worst release, for me. But anyway.
― painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture (DavidM), Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:06 (eight years ago) link
This was good fun. Cheers, all.
― painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture (DavidM), Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:07 (eight years ago) link
my ballot; I regret leaving out I Started Something I Couldn't Finish, I Don't Owe You Anything, Work Is A Four-Letter Word and about a dozen others
1 William, It Was Really Nothing2 Sheila Take a Bow3 Rusholme Ruffians4 Girl Afraid5 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out6 Rubber Ring7 Accept Yourself8 The Headmaster Ritual9 Stretch Out And Wait10 Back To The Old House11 This Night Has Opened My Eyes 12 Suffer Little Children13 You've Got Everything Now14 Unhappy Birthday15 Well I Wonder16 Pretty Girls Make Graves17 A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours18 These Things Take Time19 Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before20 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
― soref, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:08 (eight years ago) link
Cool poll! Thanks Nate, and thanks JF.
my ballot:
1. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me 2. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now 3. How Soon Is Now? 4. Panic 5. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 6. Girlfriend in a Coma 7. This Charming Man 8. That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore 9. Hand in Glove 10. Shoplifters of the World Unite 11. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side 12. What Difference Does It Make? 13. Bigmouth Strikes Again 14. Ask 15. Shakespeare’s Sister 16. I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish 17. Sheila Take a Bow 18. Meat Is Murder 19. Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before 20. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
.....aaaaand I just realized I accidentally left "William, It Was Really Nothing" off. Fuck!
― WilliamC, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:41 (eight years ago) link
There Is a Light That Never Goes OutStill IllGirl AfraidThis Night Has Opened My EyesReel Around the FountainThis Charming ManYou Just Haven’t Earned It Yet BabyPaint a Vulgar PictureAskSweet and Tender HooliganWilliam It Was Really NothingHow Soon Is Now?Half a PersonThe Queen Is DeadCemetry GatesI Know It’s OverHandsome DevilJeaneWhat She SaidSuffer Little Children
― Hi! I'm twice-coloured! (Sund4r), Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:43 (eight years ago) link
1. You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby2. Reel Around the Fountain3. Paint A Vulgar Picture4. I Started Something I Couldn't Finish5. Still Ill6. Girl Afraid7. This Night Has Opened My Eyes8. I Want The One I Can't Have9. Handsome Devil10. London11. Pretty Girls Make Graves12. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others13. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore14. Shoplifters Of The World Unite15. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me16. You've Got Everything Now17. Death Of A Disco Dancer18. Well I Wonder19. Rubber Ring20. Suffer Little Children
― HYPERLINK TO RAP GENIUS (BradNelson), Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:58 (eight years ago) link
I wouldn't, but mainly because one of my least favorite elements of mid-80s UK guitar pop is when it borrows from US r&b/soul of the 60s. Like, if I want to hear a song based on The Supremes, I'll just listen to The Supremes.
He's asking about the intro, though, which (accidentally) owes more to African guitar than soul before it bounces into Motown.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:59 (eight years ago) link
tracks1. bigmouth strikes again2. sheila take a bow3. rubber ring4. ask5. the queen is dead6. william, it was really nothing7. please, please, please let me get what i wan8. this charming man9. cemetery gates10. oscillate wildly11. is it really so strange?12. the headmaster ritual13. sweet and tender hooligan14. panic15. london16. stop me if you think you've heard this one before17. vicar in a tutu18. there is a light that never goes out19. girl afraid20. how soon is now?
albums1. the queen is dead2. louder than bombs3. hatful of hollow4. the smiths5. meat is murder
― balls, Sunday, 6 March 2016 21:59 (eight years ago) link
I Won't Share YouWilliam, It Was Really NothingI Started Something I Couldn't FinishReel Around The FountainThere Is A Light That Never Goes OutStop Me If You Think You've Heard This One BeforeYou've Got Everything NowThese Things Take TimeCemetery GatesHeaven Knows I'm Miserable NowA Rush And A Push And The Land Is OursThis Night Has Opened My EyesStill IllLast Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MePaint A Vulgar PictureThe Boy with the Thorn in His SideThis Charming ManBack to the Old HouseThe Queen Is DeadRubber Ring
Hatful of HollowStrangeways, Here We ComeThe Queen is DeadLouder Than BombsThe Smiths
― Kitchen Person, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:11 (eight years ago) link
I didn't even consider the possibility of Oscillate Wildly not placing until I asked. Only 8 votes? It's their best instrumental.
― brotherlovesdub, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:16 (eight years ago) link
can't believe unloveable didn't make it
― lettered and hapful (symsymsym), Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:25 (eight years ago) link
Yeah I was surprised by that, I really love that one.
― nate woolls, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:31 (eight years ago) link
I can't get enough of the Smiths or of polling things so I started a poll for their record sleeve artwork
The Smiths cover artwork poll
(but the formatting is all screwed up because I didn't realise that there is a ten image per post limit)
― soref, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:37 (eight years ago) link
1. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others2. Still Ill3. Panic4. This Night Has Opened Up My Eyes5. This Charming Man6. The Headmaster's Ritual7. Back to the Old House8. A Rush and Push and the Land is Ours9. The Queen is Dead10. Bigmouth Strikes Again11. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now12. Girl Afraid13. Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before14. Death of a Disco Over15. The Boy With The Thorn In is Side16. Handsome Devil17. Cemetry Gates.18. I Know It's Over19. Ask20. London
― Van Horn Street, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:40 (eight years ago) link
Nothing more satisfying than a finite and manageable but still almost infinitely rich catalog.
― Josh in Chicago, Sunday, 6 March 2016 22:41 (eight years ago) link
Thanks to Nate and JF, this has been fun.
My ballot:
Some Girls Are Bigger Than OthersStill IllThe Boy with the Thorn in His SideStop Me If You Think You've Heard This One BeforeWell I WonderThere Is A Light That Never Goes OutWilliam, It Was Really NothingNowhere FastBigmouth Strikes AgainGirl AfraidI Don't Owe You AnythingThat Joke Isn't Funny AnymoreThis Charming ManThe Headmaster RitualThese Things Take TimeYou've Got Everything NowI Know It's OverHalf A PersonOscillate WildlyUnloveable
Albums:The Queen Is DeadThe SmithsThe World Won't ListenMeat Is Murder...Best II
― Gavin, Leeds, Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:02 (eight years ago) link
One positive thing about this poll is that it's got me listening to The Smiths again, so thanks Nate for re-awakening my interest in this band after so long.
― // 58,000 W A N K E R S // LOVE (Turrican), Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:17 (eight years ago) link
yeah thanks Nate, great poll!
― Van Horn Street, Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:28 (eight years ago) link
Thanks to Nate for a fun poll.
Posting my ballot at this moment just to ensure there are three in a row with Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others top. We wuz robbed.
Songs
1. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others2. Nowhere Fast3. The Queen Is Dead4. The Headmaster Ritual5. Rubber Ring6. I Know It's Over7. A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours8. This Night Has Opened My Eyes9. Half A Person10. What She Said11. Still Ill12. Handsome Devil13. Sweet and Tender Hooligan14. Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me15. Wonderful Woman16. I Started Something I Couldn't Finish17. Never Had No One Ever18. I Want The One I Can't Have19. Back to the Old House20. Girl Afraid
Albums
1. Meat Is Murder2. The Queen is Dead3. Hatful of Hollow4. Strangeways Here We Come5. The Smiths
― Eyeball Kicks, Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:36 (eight years ago) link
Was sort of hoping that top 3 would be avoided just for the sake of a more interesting result but oh well, don't have anything against any of those. I'm very surrpised Stop Me made it into the top 10, that's never done anything for me. There's a few nice guitar bits but when most of their songs are full of fantastic guitar bits and much better vocal melodies?
Glad to see Ask do so well though, it was almost my #1. A fantastic pop song with that brief atmospheric break in the middle.
I Know It's OverThis Charming ManAskStill IllWilliam, It Was Really NothingAsleepPlease Please Please Let Me Get What I WantYou've Got Everything NowCemetry GatesHow Soon Is Now?There is a Light That Never Goes OutThis Night Has Opened My EyesThe Boy With The Thorn In His SideGirlfriend in a ComaPanicWhat Difference Does it MakeShoplifters of the World UniteLast Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeThe Headmaster Ritual
The Queen is DeadLouder Than BombsHatful of HollowThe SmithsStrangeways, Here We Come
― ufo, Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:51 (eight years ago) link
What I've learned from this poll is that ILX really really like the Smiths, which I was not aware of before.
― Thomas of Britain (Tom D.), Sunday, 6 March 2016 23:52 (eight years ago) link
Girl AfraidThere Is A Light That Never Goes OutStill IllWilliam, It Was Really NothingHand in GloveHeaven Knows I’m Miserable NowThe Boy With A Thorn In His SideStop Me If You Think You’ve Heard This One BeforeThis Charming ManThe Headmaster RitualAsleepI Know It’s OverHow Soon Is Now?Cemetary GatesBig Mouth Strikes AgainAskThat Joke Isn’t Funny AnymorePlease, Please, Please Let Me Get What I WantThe Queen is DeadWhat Difference Does It Make?
― Karl Malone, Monday, 7 March 2016 00:01 (eight years ago) link
1. The Queen Is Dead2. You Just Have Earned It Yet, Baby3. What Difference Does It Make? (Peel Session)4. Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before5. Half A Person6. The Headmaster Ritual7. Hand In Glove8. Bigmouth Strikes Again9. Ask10. Cemetry Gates11. How Soon Is Now?12. Handsome Devil13. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore14. Is It Really So Strange15. Vicar In A Tutu16. Sheila Take A Bow17. Girl Afraid18. Sweet And Tender Hooligan19. I Started Something I Couldn't Finish20. I Know It's Over
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 7 March 2016 00:03 (eight years ago) link
thanks guys
1. The Boy with the Thorn in His Side 2. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out 3. How Soon Is Now? 4. The Queen Is Dead 5. What Difference Does It Make? 6. Rubber Ring 7. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore 8. The Headmaster Ritual 9. I Know It's Over 10. What She Said 11. Nowhere Fast 12. Well I Wonder 13. London 14. Shakespeare's Sister 15. Stretch Out and Wait 16. Hand in Glove 17. Rusholme Ruffians 18. Shoplifters of the World Unite 19. Barbarism Begins at Home 20. Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before
1. Meat is Murder 2. The Queen is Dead 3. The Smiths 4. Strangeways Here We Come
― Roberto Spiralli, Monday, 7 March 2016 00:08 (eight years ago) link
i have to admit everything after #14 was plucked at random, should've given the whole discography more thought.
1. This Night Has Opened My Eyes2. I Want the One I Can't Have3. The Headmaster Ritual4. Girlfriend in a Coma5. Rusholme Ruffians6. Meat is Murder7. Barbarism Begins at Home8. What She Said9. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore10. Nowhere Fast11. You've Got Everything Now12. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others13. How Soon is Now?14. Well I Wonder15. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now16. There is a Light That Never Goes Out17. Ask18. Bigmouth Strikes Again19. Panic20. This Charming Man
1. Meat is Murder2. Hatful of Hollow3. The Smiths4. The Queen is Dead5. Strangeways, Here We Come
― flappy bird, Monday, 7 March 2016 01:21 (eight years ago) link
Thanks.
01 These Things Take Time02 Back To The Old House03 This Charming Man04 William, It Was Really Nothing05 Shakespeare's Sister06 How Soon Is Now?07 The Queen Is Dead08 London09 Handsome Devil10 Shoplifters of the World Unite11 Sheila Take A Bow12 Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before13 I Want The One I Can't Have14 Miserable Lie15 What She Said16 Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want17 Reel Around The Fountain18 I Know It's Over19 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out20 The Boy with the Thorn in His Side
01 The Smiths02 Meat Is Murder03 The Queen Is Dead04 Louder Than Bombs05 Strangeways, Here We Come
― lingereffect (Kent Burt), Monday, 7 March 2016 01:32 (eight years ago) link
1 Girl Afraid2 William, It Was Really Nothing3 Half A Person4 Frankly, Mr. Shankly5 This Charming Man6 London7 The Queen Is Dead8 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now9 Cemetry Gates10 Panic11 How Soon Is Now?12 Bigmouth Strikes Again13 Ask14 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out15 This Night Has Opened My Eyes16 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others17 You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby18 Shoplifters Of The World Unite19 Girlfriend in a Coma20 Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
― Check Yr Scrobbles (Moodles), Monday, 7 March 2016 02:13 (eight years ago) link
ALBUMSMeat Is MurderThe Queen is DeadLouder Than BombsThe SmithsRank
SONGSThis Charming ManThe Boy with the Thorn in His SideI WonderHalf a PersonStill IllAsleepThere Is a Light That Never Goes OutWilliam, It Was Really NothingThat Joke Isn't Funny AnymoreI Know It's OverBack to the Old HouseAskStretch Out and WaitThe Headmaster RitualThis Night Has Opened My EyesPanicPlease, Please, Please Let Me Get What I WantReel Around the FountainBarbarism Begins at HomeJeane
― bunny slopes, Monday, 7 March 2016 02:48 (eight years ago) link
Thanks Nate and Johnny Fever!
My non-placers:
01 Shakespeare's Sister08 Accept Yourself15 Jeane
Kinda amazed that the first one (an A-side, albeit a chronically underappreciated one) was even beaten convincingly by the last one (a B-side with no convenient compilation appearances until that relatively recent deluxe thingy).
― Maximum big surprise! (Nag! Nag! Nag!), Monday, 7 March 2016 03:10 (eight years ago) link
What She SaidLast Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved MeLondonSweet and Tender HooliganThe Queen Is DeadMiserable LieGolden LightsYou Just Haven't Earned It Yet, BabyJeaneSuffer Little ChildrenI Know It's OverWhat Difference Does It Make?Never Had No One EverRusholme RuffiansBarbarism Begins At HomePanicThat Joke Isn't Funny AnymoreStretch Out And WaitNowhere FastDeath At One's Elbow
― sarahell, Monday, 7 March 2016 04:40 (eight years ago) link
Thanks for running this, Nate
― Lionel Richie the Wardrobe (Nasty, Brutish & Short), Monday, 7 March 2016 07:50 (eight years ago) link
(I won't bother posting my ballot because we can see everyone's ballot in the spreadsheet you posted a link to)
Very nice choice of pictures for the rollout.
― the european nikon is here (grauschleier), Monday, 7 March 2016 09:45 (eight years ago) link
Heaven Knows Im Miserable Nowthe boy with a thorn in his sidethere is a light that never goes outthis charming manReel around the fountainAski know its overpanicBigmouth Strikes AgainHand in glovestill illhow soon is now?accept yourselfGirlfriend in a comahandsome devilthis night has opened my eyeswilliam it was really nothingi wont share youwhat difference does it make?some girls are bigger than others
albums
hatful of hollowthe queen is deadthe world wont listenstrangeways here i comemeat is murder
― i;m thinking about thos Beans (Michael B), Monday, 7 March 2016 10:13 (eight years ago) link
missed the roll out of this but big thanks to nate and johnny and to everyone involved in a great thread.
my ballot1-How Soon Is Now? (immense, perfect))2-The Queen Is Dead (helllooo, pianer, nine yr old toughs)3-What Difference Does It Make? (drums crashing in, "in front ova" + oho ho)4- That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore (the swell before "i've seen this happen" the reprise, the extended ending))5-Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others (dole age, crate of ale, "oh i say")6-Hand In Glove (the fade in, DRUMS)7-This Charming Man (de-sol-ate)8-London (feedback whistle guitar mouth organ, the forward momentum, "platform")9-Death Of A Disco Dancer (maybe my favourite vocal performance)10-Paint A Vulgar Picture ("tacky badge")11-Handsome Devil ("i crack the whip)12-Rubber Ring ("lay in awe on your bedroom floor and said on no smother me mother" the most accurate distillation of how music can make me feell)13-Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me (long build + everything else)14-Sheila Take A Bow (jauntiness)15-Panic (carlisle dublin dundee humberside)16-Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want ("good time for a change")17Sweet And Tender Hooligan (bruising)18-Back To The Old House ("saddest thing..")19-This Night Has Opened My Eyes (got me watching taste of honey which i'm glad about, beautifully evocative opening line)20-Barbarism Begins At Home (the third of the song where morrissey is too tired/bored to sing words and sings noises instead )
going thru their catalogue again surprised by just how much i love the drums on so much of their stuff. also for someone who i think is a brilliant lyricist just how much moz loves to wail away wordlessly and that's not even including the la la la's.
― pandemic, Monday, 7 March 2016 11:10 (eight years ago) link
singles:
1. Girl Afraid2. London3. Hand in Glove4. Rusholme Ruffians5. Back to the Old House6. This Charming Man7. How Soon is Now8. There is a Light That Never Goes Out9. Rubber Ring10. You've Got Everything Now11. What Difference Does it Make?12. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others13. Handsome Devil14. Death of a Disco Dancer15. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want16. Jeane17. Still Ill18. Pretty Girls Make Graves19. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle20. Miserable Lie
albums:
1. The Smiths2. Louder Than Bombs3. Meat is Murder4. Hatful of Hollow5. Rank
― painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture (DavidM), Monday, 7 March 2016 14:35 (eight years ago) link
1.Ask2.This Charming Man3.There Is A Light That Never Goes Out4.That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore5.Panic6.This Night Has Opened My Eyes7.The Queen Is Dead8.Bigmouth Strikes Again9.Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now10.Frankly, Mr. Shankly11.Sheila Take a Bow12.Death Of A Disco Dancer13.Reel Around The Fountain14.Cemetry Gates15.Rusholme Ruffians16.Jeane17.Well I Wonder18.I Want The One I Can't Have19.You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby20.Asleep
― sacral intercourse conducive to vegetal luxuriance (askance johnson), Monday, 7 March 2016 14:41 (eight years ago) link
My #1!
I love the story Marr has about designing the music after what he felt the MC5 should have sounded like after he'd finally heard and was disappointed by them.
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, March 6, 2016 3:07 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
It was my #1, too. Funny, I got into the MC5 around the same time -- shit, now that I remember it, it was the same day -- I got into the Smiths. My brother and I went to the record store where he bought Hatful of Hollow, and I bought Babes in Arms.
I loved "The Queen Is Dead" the moment I first heard it. I already loved the Smiths, and I hadn't necessarily wished for them to rock out more, but hearing them do so blew my mind.
― Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Monday, 7 March 2016 14:49 (eight years ago) link
Thanks for doing this, nate!
1. The Queen Is Dead2. How Soon Is Now3. Bigmouth Strikes Again4. What Difference Does It Make5. This Charming Man6. William It Was Really Nothing7. Still Ill8. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out9. Handsome Devil10. What She Said11. These Things Take Time12. Frankly Mr. Shankly13. Hand In Glove14. I Know It's Over15. London16. Reel Around The Fountain17. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side18. You've Got Everything Now19. Cemetry Gates20. Vicar In A Tutu
― Montgomery Burns' Jazz (Tarfumes The Escape Goat), Monday, 7 March 2016 14:52 (eight years ago) link