The genius of The Smiths

Posted on: 19 March 2010

I have recently come to realise something: I love the Smiths. A short time ago I wasn't in a very good place in my life and thought to myself, "I feel like shit, I feel sorry for myself, I'm going to indulge in some depressing music. (Hey, we've all been there at some point) What depressing music do I own? The Smiths are depressing, right?". At first it did what it said on the tin, but then I began to realise The Smiths aren't depressing at all. Their music was having a positive effect full of uplifting vibes. This, from a band who sure love to sing about death and heartbreak.

Since that time I've acquired the Sound of the Smiths compilation album and quite frankly, I can't get enough. The sultry smooth vocals and jangly guitars just radiates good thoughts. I'll certainly be listening to a lot more Smiths with this recent addition to my music collection.

Music is a strong healer in down and out situations and can be the very thing that can lift you out of a dark place. Another album which I fully intend to write about but want to make sure I do it justice is the new Biffy Clyro album, Only Revolutions. It's a stonker* of an album and one that requires appropriate recognition. The song Whorses is definitely worth a few minutes of your attention.

In other news, my portfolio is close to a state of completion. I'm hoping to get it finished in the next few days. The Internship deadline which I am trying to meet has been extended to the 28th March, which is great news, as I was rushing to complete my applications.

* What an overly British word!