The Smiths
Hand in Glove (Single) 1983
I am going to quickly skip over the Smiths first single. Hand in Glove is a great song! but it would be re-recorded on the first Smiths album, so it's largely the shotty production quality here, as well as a weak song for the b side. ** thumbs down, wait for the album.
This Charming Man (Single) 1983
Of the three bands I've reviewed so far, it took them all awhile to develop the sound that would lead them into greatness, or near greatness, but for The Smiths it was there from day one, a clear testament to the talent of this band. This Charming Man is far from my favourite song, but for a 20 year old to come up with this opening riff is pretty damn good, add Morrissey's vocals to the mix and you have a great single. Not too big on Jeane the b side track though.
On the strength of This Charming *** stars thumbs up
This Charming Man
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