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 sure that their debut remains startling and exciting
to this day.