The Smiths' self-titled debut album, was released in February 1984, following the success of several early singles, including "Hand in Glove" and "This Charming Man".
The debut was an immediate commercial success. It peaked in the UK Albums Chart at number two and remained there for 33 weeks. A European tour followed, marked by a series of performances that showcased the band's urgent and unfiltered live sound. The standout concert of the tour was undoubtedly their appearance at Theater de Meervaart in Amsterdam on 21 April 1984, part of the ‘Night of the Action’ festival. This performance captured The Smiths at a critical early peak: intense, tightly focused, and brimming with the raw energy they believed their studio recordings lacked, offering a lasting testament to their formidable presence on stage during this formative phase, sure to delight all fans of this seminal group.
TRACKS:
SIDE A: 1. Hand In Glove 2:46 2. Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now 3:28 3. Girl Afraid 2:51 4. This Charming Man 2:52 Total side length – 11:57
SIDE B: 5. Barbarism Begins At Home 5:52 6. This Night Has Opened My Eyes 3:19 7. Miserable Lies 5:01 Total side length – 14:12
SIDE C: 8. Still Ill 3:39 9. I Don’t Owe You Anything 4:33 10. What Difference Does It Make? 3:26 11. Handsome Devil 2:49 Total side length – 14:27
SIDE D: 12. You’ve Got Everything Now 3:49 13. These Things Take Time 2:32 14. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out 3:47 15. Frankly Mr. Shankly 2:20 16. How Soon Is Now? 5:13 Total side length – 17:41
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