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The Smiths were the definitive British indie rock band of the '80s, marking the end of synth-driven new wave and the beginning of the guitar rock that dominated English rock into the '90s. Sonically, the group was ind...
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College Radio: The '80s Watch underground videos from 10,000 Maniacs, Joy Division, and more. |
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7 Ages of Rock: British Indie Video Companion See the best in British indie. Oasis, The Smiths, Blur and more. |
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How Soon Is Now Label: Sire Records |
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The Boy With A Thorn In His Side Label: Sire Records |
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Movies A-Z: John Abbott
Check out John Abbott's movie page to watch trailers, see photos, find out about upcoming film projects and more! |
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Still Ill | Rank |
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How Soon Is Now? | The Best of the Smiths, Vol. 1 |
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I Started Something I Couldn't Finish | The Very Best of the Smiths |
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With his second solo album, the musical polymath attempts to solve a thirtysomething life crisis: How will he prevent himself from DJing nightclubs when he turns 40?[Mon. July 16.2007] | |||
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Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce Podcast on Gold - 2007-11-16 07:03:49.716
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Radio VH1 stations that play The Smiths |
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I Love The 80s
George Orwell was wrong about the world ending in 1984, but he was right about a big musical explosion. Jump into the orbit of the dangerous music of the all night 80s world. Get all the 80s coverage you can handle in the VH1.com's I Love The 80s Strikes Back mini-site: fun facts, photos, episode index, and more. |
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Brit-pop is a form of Alternative Rock, heavy on melody and catchy choruses. But within these limitations the music is quite diverse, sometimes experimental, bordering on art-rock or a hard-rocking wall of sound with a serious dose of British attitude. Brit-pop began in the '80s and was condemned by critics to a short life span, but the music has maintained a unique slant on rock since then and continues to rock on. |
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Label Site: The Smiths at Warner Bros Records
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