Morrissey once said that “The Boy With The Thorn In His Side” was his favorite song by The Smiths. Today we look into the story behind the song, and why it resonated so deeply with the band’s former frontman. Released as a single in 1985, the track would find a […]
Today I’m talking about The Smiths and more specifically their song “The Queen Is Dead”. As I was reacting to this I remembered how much I love Morrissey as a vocalist and lyricist (regardless him as a personality.) I can now safely say, that if you challenge me after watching […]
The Smiths’ explosive title track “The Queen Is Dead” traces its origins from an impromptu live ad-lib in 1985 to a ferocious six-minute studio masterpiece that opens their 1986 landmark album. Beginning with a subversive sample of a nostalgic World War I music-hall tune smashed by howling feedback and thunderous […]
“Frankly, Mr. Shankly” is arguably The Smiths’ funniest song, not just on their 1986 masterpiece The Queen is Dead, but in their entire catalog. While the band is renowned for their sharp melancholy and poetic despair, this breezy, music-hall-inspired gem bursts through with pure cheeky comedy: a hilariously passive-aggressive resignation […]
Morrissey has never been one to keep quiet. He seemed to know this as far back as 1985, when he and Johnny Marr wrote “Bigmouth Strikes Again.” This is the history of that song, the Rolling Stones song that inspired Marr’s guitar riff, and the subtle nod to the Ancoats […]
Morrissey is in trouble again after cancelling his show mid-set because he felt “too cold”. Is this unforgivable? Or is it his right to refuse to play in conditions that don’t suit his needs? Tell me where you stand in the comments. My Patreon (it’s excellent): http://www.patreon.com/jushawk – Group Zoom […]
Do you track every vinyl record you spin? I do. This is my annual countdown where I look at the past year and share the top played records in my collection. 👉 Subscribe for More Vinyl Videos: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH NEXT: ✓ Best of 2024: https://youtu.be/qDhlPBkHtK0 ✓ Top Reissues of 2024: […]
In 1985, The Smiths released “Meat is Murder,” an album that connects the dots between various forms of violence that perpetuate our society. This is the story of that album and why it still matters today. 👉 Subscribe for More Vinyl Videos: https://youtube.com/c/AndyFenstermaker/?sub_confirmation=1 WATCH NEXT: ✓ “Suffer Little Children” https://youtu.be/tgrWNyeTfek […]
One of the first songs Morrissey wrote for The Smiths was “Suffer Little Children” and it was also one of his darkest. This is the story behind the song, its relation to the Moors Murders, the controversy it caused locally in Manchester, and its legacy. You DON’T want to miss […]
Let’s take a look back to 1988 and the early Morrissey single “Everyday is Like Sunday.” This is the double A side promotional 7-inch for the song by the former frontman of The Smiths, who stepped into a successful solo career after that band dissolved. I dig into the history […]
