The Smiths; and other musical favorites and opinions of aging mongers

[justme]

You mean that wasn’t the real Johnny Marr?

Smiths fan or later Marr, I wonder…

 

[justme]

She can’t be old enough to know about the Smiths

That was my thought too. Plus, most women who like the Smiths cite Morrissey over Marr. But even his work with Modest Mouse feels pretty far back now. And I can count on one finger the number of people I know who have listened to his later solo stuff.

 

[thezoos]

She can’t be old enough to know about the Smiths

I'm not old enough to know about the Smiths but I still wore the CD down from repeat plays when I was a kid

 

[Curtis Smythe]

I'm not old enough to know about the Smiths but I still wore the CD down from repeat plays when I was a kid

You just need to Degauss it to bring it back.

 

[hardndslick]

That was my thought too. Plus, most women who like the Smiths cite Morrissey over Marr. But even his work with Modest Mouse feels pretty far back now. And I can count on one finger the number of people I know who have listened to his later solo stuff.

His best work was with the Smiths, even Morrissey wasn’t the same after they split up even though he had success.

 

[justme]

His best work was with the Smiths, even Morrissey wasn’t the same after they split up even though he had success.

I have never been a fan of Moz. He’s got an intriguing voice and writes good lyrics, but he doesn’t give the music enough space to breath; he sings over everything. I used to say that the Smiths were at their best when Morrissey shut up.

That said, I agree that Marr’s best composition work is with the Smiths. Although the first Electronic album is probably my favorite with him on it. Full disclosure: I am a massive New Order fan.

 

[justme]

I'm not old enough to know about the Smiths but I still wore the CD down from repeat plays when I was a kid

“The” CD?

 

[Bricktop]

New order at Barclays in September

I have never been a fan of Moz. He’s got an intriguing voice and writes good lyrics, but he doesn’t give the music enough space to breath; he sings over everything. I used to say that the Smiths were at their best when Morrissey shut up.

That said, I agree that Marr’s best composition work is with the Smiths. Although the first Electronic album is probably my favorite with him on it. Full disclosure: I am a massive New Order fan.

 

[Bricktop]

I have never been a fan of Moz. He’s got an intriguing voice and writes good lyrics, but he doesn’t give the music enough space to breath; he sings over everything. I used to say that the Smiths were at their best when Morrissey shut up.

That said, I agree that Marr’s best composition work is with the Smiths. Although the first Electronic album is probably my favorite with him on it. Full disclosure: I am a massive New Order fan.

He’s been touring a lot lately. Second coming if you will

 

[thezoos]

“The” CD?

God save the queen, it's the, the Smiths album imho

 

[Roberthasgreen]

Gotta comment here. The Smiths reunion would be best of all time imho. Morrissey has fanatical following. Saw him at the Beacon 10 years ago. (Expect impossible burgers ). And yes I have Marr’s solo CD.

 

[OSMonger]

Saw Morrissey in Queens back in 2019, still puts on a hell of a show!!

 

[justme]

Thanks Billy.. would hate to junk up a shill thread.

He’s been touring a lot lately. Second coming if you will

Marr or Morrissey?

New order at Barclays in September

I know, I know. I've had tickets for the Meriweather show since they went on sale. I think in 2019? My wife and I have a dead pool for the remaining New Order members and the Pet Shop Boys.

God save the queen, it's the, the Smiths album imho

I think you want the first part of that couplet...

TQiD is hard to argue with, but I always liked Hatfull of Hallow, even if it's technically a compilation.

 

[Bricktop]

Thanks Billy.. would hate to junk up a shill thread.


Marr or Morrissey?


I know, I know. I've had tickets for the Meriweather show since they went on sale. I think in 2019? My wife and I have a dead pool for the remaining New Order members and the Pet Shop Boys.


I think you want the first part of that couplet...

TQiD is hard to argue with, but I always liked Hatfull of Hallow, even if it's technically a compilation.

Morrissey part of the cruel world 2022 tour. Blondie ,violent fems, psychedelic furs, the church and more

 

[Excitable Boy]

I like Marr’s solo work.

 

[hardndslick]

I have never been a fan of Moz. He’s got an intriguing voice and writes good lyrics, but he doesn’t give the music enough space to breath; he sings over everything. I used to say that the Smiths were at their best when Morrissey shut up.

That said, I agree that Marr’s best composition work is with the Smiths. Although the first Electronic album is probably my favorite with him on it. Full disclosure: I am a massive New Order fan.

Morrissey part of the cruel world 2022 tour. Blondie ,violent fems, psychedelic furs, the church and more

He probably will cancel.
He’s bailed on many shows.
He’s a diva.
I’m a big new order fan as well going back to their joy Division days

 

[justme]

Morrissey part of the cruel world 2022 tour. Blondie ,violent fems, psychedelic furs, the church and more

I saw Blondie in a West Virginia casino (don’t ask). They did Parallel Lines as one set. I was amazed at how much they still rocked. One of the weirdest venues I’ve ever been in, though.

 

[Bricktop]

Blondie at Paramount in April

 

[billyS]

Blondie at Paramount in April

She has to be like 70.

 

[justme]

She has to be like 70.

77 in July. Ms. Harry was older than the rest of the band when they got started, iirc.

If all the boomer faves like Mick and Steve Tyler can do it, so can Deb.