Essential 5 - The Smiths

I remember listening to The Smiths for the first time and thinking, well that guy sure does sound weird. Then I later found out they were English and it made sense. The Queen Is Dead was my first foray into The Smiths and what a way to start. They are absolutely the best thing to come out of England in the 80's but I believe they are still very under-appreciated. Sure they receive a lot of fanfare between people who listen to good music but I feel that with the coming generation they will lose another grain of their luster.
Anyways enjoy the list and remember its not always the most popular songs that define what is essential.

5. How Is Soon Is Now - Meat Is Murder (1985)




4. Girlfriend In A Coma - Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)




3. Bigmouth Strikes Again - The Queen Is Dead (1986)




2. This Charming Man - The Smiths (1983)




1. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Queen Is Dead (1986)




Honorable Mentions

A Rush And A Push And This Land Is Ours - Strangeways, Here We Come (1987)
Shoplifters Of The World Unite - Louder Than Bombs (1987)
Panic (Hang The DJ) - Single (1986)
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - The Queen Is Dead (1985)
Heaven Knows Im Miserable Now - Hatful Of Hollow (1984)