The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. Consisting of vocalist Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke, and drummer Mike Joyce, critics consider the band one of the most important to emerge from the British independent music scene of the 1980s.

The Smiths is the debut studio album by English rock band The Smiths, recorded in 1983 and released on 20 February 1984 by record label Rough Trade. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in both London and Manchester during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983.
The album was well received by the critics as well as the public; it reached number two on the UK Albums Chart and stayed on the chart for 33 weeks. It established The Smiths as a prominent band in the 1980s music scene in the United Kingdom.

Eagerly anticipated follow-up to the britpop band's 1998 debut 'The Good Will Out'. Includes the singles 'Hooligan' & 'You're Not Alone'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

The Brit-pop act's 2001 album on Virgin.

Out Of Nothing is produced by Youth (best known for his work with The Verve, Killing Joke and The Orb) features the band's signature souring rock balladry, complete with emotionally charged lyrics and dramatic production. During the recording of Out Of Nothing, Youth pushed the band to unbeknownst levels of musicianship, which resulted in enormous sales and mass acclaim.

Embrace: Danny McNamara (vocals); Richard McNamara (guitar, background vocals); Steven Firth (bass); Mike Heaton (drums, background vocals).Producers: Youth, Dave Creffield, Embrace.

这早已是一张公认的经典之作，如果说《the queen is dead》是有史以来最伟大的摇滚专辑还略微有点勉强的话，那它也一定是上世纪80年代最出色的音乐专辑。第一首专辑同名歌曲结尾的近三分钟的吉他独奏，紧张快速却又极富旋律感，Johnny Marr的吉他天赋在这展现的淋漓尽致。第二首《Frankly, Mr. Shankly》虽然旋律简单，却百听不厌，Morrissey的嗓音温暖亲切，似乎是一位大哥在向你绘声绘色的讲他的经历。《There is a light that never goes out》无疑是乐队最有名的单曲，歌曲的亮点依然是结尾那略带欢快的节奏旋律和悲伤的唱调，似乎史密斯早已看透了世俗，一番无奈的感慨和宣泄。
这张专辑在滚石杂志选出的500张历代最强专辑中排名第216位

Strangeways, Here We Come is the fourth and final studio album by English rock band the Smiths. Released on 28 September 1987 by Rough Trade Records, it reached number two on the UK Albums Chart, staying in the chart for 17 weeks. All of the songs were composed by Johnny Marr, with lyrics written and sung by Morrissey. The album was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry on 1 October 1987 and also by the Recording Industry Association of America on 19 September 1990.
Slant Magazine listed the album at No. 69 on its list of "Best Albums of the 1980s", writing that "Whether or not Strangeways, Here We Come ended the Smiths' brief career with their best album has been the subject of considerable debate for nearly a quarter century, but it definitively stands as the band's most lush, richest work."

新专辑Bloodsports首支正式单曲

90年代是英伦摇滚的鼎盛时期，
除了Radiohead 和Suede这两大雄霸榜首的大牌乐队之外,偶尔还有些新鲜的名字出现在主流摇滚榜单上,比如Stereophnics．
由 Kelly Jones（主唱/吉他）．RichardJones（贝斯）和StuartCable（鼓手）
组成的威尔士三人组合Stereophonics,前身是一队专门翻唱别人作品的乐队Traqic Love Company.
1986年,他们幸运地获得前Virqin唱片公司创办人RichardBrabson的赏识,推出首张大牒＜Word Gets Around＞替他们赢得BritAward的”最佳新秀奖”!
1999年的专集＜Performance And Cocktails＞全球总销量已经超过五百万张．
他们凭借具有传统英伦韵味的摇滚曲风，被喻为”英伦国民摇滚乐团”．
Kelly Jones在英伦大军里少有的沧桑沙哑的声音令Stereophonics的歌曲时而悲凉得让人心寒,有时却也能从中透出一种爽朗与豪迈，而他本人优雅的气质和英俊的外貌更是让他赢得了”威尔士王子”的美誉．
2001年的专辑＜Just Enough Education To Perform＞在英国当地销售突破两百万张（7白金）也令他们成为英伦摇滚的超级救世主。
同年年底推出的以改版形式发行的同一张专集在发行的第39周时，竟再度摘下英国专集金榜桂冠,之后又连续三周盘踞榜首!还有哪一个乐人,哪一组团体,能够在专集发行40周后，再度夺下全国专集排行桂冠?惟有Stereophonics做到了!!!
2003年他们发行的＜You Gotta Go There To Come Back＞展现了炉火纯青的摇滚音乐实力,也一举让他们获得了”年度最佳团体”的题名。
一路走来，Stereophonics总是如此所向披靡地放倒了一批批乐迷的耳朵。他们最近对外宣布他们正在录制专集,而且专集名称已经定为＜Language.Sex.Violence.Other＞。
乐队的贝斯手Richard Jones在网站上写道，他们最近的状况相当不错，而且事情也都进展得很顺利．

Stereophonics release their long awaited new album 'Keep Calm and Carry On' on November 16th.
The album will be available in three formats; a standard CD, a deluxe hardback book edition with the CD alongside a DVD containing over 2 hours worth of footage (including the making of the album and the behind the scenes of the 'Decade In The Sun' Greatest Hits Arena Tour) and 12" vinyl.

Taken from the 2003 album 'Final Straw'. The title track is backed with three exclusive non-LP tracks, 'Post Punk Progression', 'Spitting Games' (2001 Country Version), & 'Run' (Video). Polydor. 2003.