The Smiths blended bright guitar work with a gentle, aching melancholy that felt both sharp and strangely comforting. Johnny Marr’s shimmering playing and Morrissey’s intimate delivery shaped their unmistakable sound. Their songs settle into your mind the moment you hear them. A fun fact is that “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” was nearly shelved because they feared it sounded too personal. Explore The Smiths vinyl records at Vinyleers.