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December 24, 1997

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Kill Uncle

As lead singer of the Smiths, Morrissey was a virtual postmodern Sylvia Plath. Superimposing lyrics of alienation and insecurity over a punk-inspired jangle of guitars – courtesy of Johnny Marr – he articulated gloom to a loyal school of devotees. Although he captured that sensibility most...

2009 RS: 2of 5 Stars

Viva Hate

2009

Your Arsenal

2009

Years of Refusal

2009

Ringleader Of The Tormentors

2006

Live At Earls Court

2005

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Articulate, broodingly charismatic frontman Morrissey and supple guitarist Johnny Marr made the Smiths one of the most significant English bands of the '80s. An avowed celibate whose lyrics disclosed a sexually ambiguous point of view, Morrissey was given to controversy, whether advocating animal rights or trashing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and disco. The band's trancelike, guitar-based mus...

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