‘The Smiths In ‘Moors’ Row’ – Melody Maker

This news item originally appeared in the September 15, 1984 issue of Melody Maker.

‘Smiths Make LP Shock!’ – Melody Maker

Light-hearted and speculative news item on the Smiths’ return to the music scene with ‘The Queen Is Dead’ album. Originally appeared in the March 22, 1986 issue of Melody Maker.

We’ll Meat Again – Melody Maker

Commentary on the Smiths’ activities throughout 1985.

Vandalism Begins At Home – NME

Mat Snow is disappointed by The Smiths live at the London Palladium (October 26, 1986). This review originally appeared in the November 1 issue of New Musical Express.

Shrinking Violets – Melody Maker

Sally Gethin catches The Smiths at Rockpalast! (Markthalle, Hamburg, May 4, 1984).

The Smith Hunt! – NME

David Dorrall examines those pesky child molester claims in New Musical Express (24 September, 1983).

Eat To The Beat – NME

A Taste Of Things To Come! Mat Snow chows down at Rough Trade’s playback of the new Smiths long player.

Morrissey Dancing – Record Mirror

Andy Strikes interviews Morrissey in Record Mirror (February 11, 1984).

 

The Charm School – Melody Maker

Frank Worrall reviews The Smiths live at the Manchester Hacienda, November 24, 1983. Originally appeared in the December 3, 1983 issue of Melody Maker.

‘Ask’ single review – NME

‘Careful: Falling Masonry’ (!) Mat Snow reviews ‘Ask’ in New Musical Express (October 18, 1986).