The Smiths were a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. Composed of Morrissey on vocals, Johnny Marr on guitars, Andy Rourke on bass, and Mike Joyce on drums, the band achieved success during the 1980s with indie rock sound and Morrissey’s distinctive lyrics.

The group’s music represented the angst of the working-class youth in Thatcherite Britain, addressing themes of social isolation, unemployment, and the British class system. The Smiths’ sound was characterized by Marr’s intricate guitar arrangements and Morrissey’s plaintive vocals, which together created a blend of jangly pop and punk rock.

The band’s critical and commercial acclaim came in the mid-1980s, with the release of second album “Meat is Murder.” The album contained the band’s first top 10 hit, “How Soon is Now?” and showcased the band’s political commentary, particularly on animal rights.

The Smiths’ most acclaimed album, however, was

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