Daily Archives: April 12, 2011

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The Smiths – This Charming Man

I thought it was about time I posted something from the 80’s and this came to mind.

Even though Morrisey can be a bit tedious I have always had a soft spot for The Smiths. They had an uncanny knack of making rather bleak subject matter sound somewhat sprightly. Also, Johnny Marr produced some unforgettable guitar riffs (both in the Smiths and subsequently).