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Back for round 2 of Meat is Murder with special guest host Elise Soutar (@smilesawakeu)! With less than a week until the album's 40th anniversary from time of release, we talk about the songs from the album and the lasting impact that it had! Playlist for this Episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/44e84PSg7CMu94qkOCCxvM Elise's Substack: https://thingsaregettingkindagross.substack.com/ Elise's Paste Magazine article on the debut album: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-smiths/this-one-is-different-because-its-us-the-smiths-at-40 Let us know about your experiences with Meat is Murder! Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Smithscyclopedia, we welcome Elise Soutar (@smilesawakeu) onto the show to dive into the creation of Meat is Murder in anticipation for the album's 40th anniversary coming up in February 2025. We talk about the relationship of the album to Manchester, of the band to Stephen Street, and of the heavy topics the Smiths were starting to take on in their music. Elise's Substack: https://thingsaregettingkindagross.substack.com/ Elise's Paste Magazine article on the debut album: https://www.pastemagazine.com/music/the-smiths/this-one-is-different-because-its-us-the-smiths-at-40 Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After more than a year of being off the air, Smithscyclopedia is back to talk about the Oasis reunion and what it means for Smiths fans, the social media drama that has been happening between Morrissey and Johnny Marr over the past 2 months, and what direction the show is going in the future. And of course, we have the playlist for this episode set up on Spotify, so just search up "Smithscyclopedia Episode 19" if you'd like! And with that, we will see you next month! Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Leave us a five star review... or any review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello you rock and rollers! This episode is all about how The Smiths maybe, possibly (but I say YES) transformed Glastonbury from the hippie festival it was known as into the juggernaut we know it as today, even talking about the recent appearance at the festival by one Mr. Astley backed by Blossoms. In order to tackle this huge subject, we've invited renowned Rick Astley super-fan and biographer Elise Soutar (@smilesawakeu) onto the show. You may remember her from our episode on The Top of the Pops, so give her a big returning welcome round of applause, just as her hero (Rick Astley) would! Elise's Substack: https://thingsaregettingkindagross.substack.com/ Pulp's "Bad Cover Version": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ Email: smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Socials: @smithscyclopedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Am I personally biased to loving this record? Yes. Hence why my guest for this episode is... well, me. This was the album that got me into the Smiths and I have an EP that just came out ("John Hughes Thoughts"), so I figured I'd run my mouth a little bit on here. Unfortunately, this episode has some issues with audio problems that persisted form last episode, so I apologize greatly for that and I am looking intently into preventing it from happening again. Regardless, I hope you enjoy! Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We bring Caleb back onto the show to introduce him to the next batch of singles and their respective b-sides. I also apologize for some of the audio issues with this one; it was my finals week, so I guess my computer didn't have all the processing power needed. Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Leave us a five star review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HALLOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Today, we are delving in to the world of fashion and the Smiths with one of the admins for the Instagram page @ iwearthesmiths , Lucy Cowie (@ redlippedlucy ). Check out both pages and submit your own photos! Kas's song in Periphery Journal Link to PDF: https://peripheryjournal.files.wordpress.com/2023/04/101205-periphery-60-mockup_drake.pdf Link to Song: https://qr.page/g/1xng4l3TAvG Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myself and several other hosts and fans pay our respects to Andy Rourke, bassist of the Smiths, who sadly passed away May 19th, just last week. Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Smiths first LP. Is it over-rated, under-rated, or perfectly in the middle? Frankly, Mr. Shankly, we can't decide either, so we brought some help.vvWe welcome Austin Curtis (@bloodyawfulpoetry) of the band Don't Get Lemon onto the show for our longest episode yet, the perfect setting for our first foray into a full Smiths album. Music video for Don't Get Lemon's "Blow-Up": https://youtu.be/YAj_UrlpiWQ The Handsome Hooligans discussion on the meaning of "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle": https://youtu.be/mYnJeRW-lnU?t=614 (10:14-20:07) Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Leave us a review in app! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time we tackled the "mystery wrapped in an enigma, wrapped in a cardigan," even Morrissey. He put the M in Manchester, but how did he get there? For this daunting task, we enlist the help of Alyssa Robertson (@alyssamiarobertson) of the band Bittersweethearts to feed us the facts, quips, and myths about our main subject today. You can also find her band here: https://bittersweetheartsband.com/ Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus episode of all the very good, very important, and sometimes silly tangents cut out of the last episode with Elise Soutar. With over 2 hours of audio, there were quite a few. Enjoy and remember to follow Elise @smilesawakeu where you can find links to her work! Reach out to the show as well! Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Thursday night, it's 7 o'clock, it's Top of the Pops!! We welcome fellow Smiths obsessive Elise Soutar (@smilesawakeu), writer for just about a billion and a half publications (Paste Magazine, Alt Press, Pop Matters, etc) to talk about the Smiths contemporary impact and lasting legacy on the hit British television program Top of the Pops. Link to all the TotP appearances: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdlKjfbzZGdmQF1oceT22O1F05vyYR39q (minus Sandie Shaw's Hand in Glove appearance, which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrjZSG8otkM and the William It Was Really Nothing performance, here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6WgdPCaRgs) Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached double digits! As we progress in our journey through the Smiths career, we need to pay mention to one of the most influential figures in the progress of their journey, BBC 1's John Peel. For this episode, we have returning guest Ethan Seegmiller (@erseegmiller) on for an episode nearly three times as long as I'd told him he'd be on... Whoops... John Peel Sessions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl78s5lyn9CMsPbxVJH11KMRIJcSuB1qA Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bigmouth strikes again! This episode is focused on the troubled relationship Morrissey has had with the press over the years and how that dynamic has changed over the history of The Smiths. To help us tackle (and we do mean tackle) this subject, we have our very first returning guest, Elena (@ _elenazambrano_ ), who previously appeared in episode 2 of the show. For more from Elena, Instagram's the place! Socials: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was their first album before their debut, and no, we aren't talking about Bjork. This is a look into The Smiths' recordings with artist and producer Troy Tate, the history behind them, and what legacy they leave today. To talk about this, we have artist and producer Brady Hoggard of @edison_recording_studio joining on the show! The Troy Tate recordings: https://youtu.be/dpi6G9oUcTQ Socials: @smithscyclopedia Email: smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Short episode this week, unfortunately. Still fun though! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's give a big, heartfelt welcome to our guest this week, Caleb (calebmac06), as we introduce him to the Smiths' first three singles (Hand in Glove, This Charming Man, Whaat Difference Does It Make) and get his takes on them. Instagram and Tiktok: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week in the realm of The Smiths, we are joined by Alyssa Robertson (@alyssamiarobertson) to talk about the Smiths' debut single and how the band turned the single into an artform in and of itself. We also talk a little bit about her recent return from a European tour with the band Bittersweethearts, the likelihood of Suede and MSP ever coming back to the States, and Shelagh Delaney. Instagram and Tiktok: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helloooooooo! On this episode of Smithscyclopedia, we take a look at the first ever video recording we have of the Smiths, their third live performance, their second with Andy Rourke on bass, and the first time at this venue. We are, of course, referring to the legendary February 4th Hacienda show! To talk about this momentous occasion, we welcome to the show Handsome Hooligans Mark and Stephen, former hosts of the OG show, "This Charming Smithscast". This Charming Smithscast: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandsomehooligans1240/featured The Hacienda Show: https://youtu.be/gqpF82F1U-g Instagram and Tiktok: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Smithscyclopedia, we are joined by special guest Ethan Seegmiller (erseegmiller) to talk about the first recordings between Morrissey, Johnny Marr, and... Dale Hibbert and Simon Wolstencroft? "Boy For My Birthday": https://youtu.be/IXEGSRzR1iI "Hand ... Cradle": https://youtu.be/kCGyAkoeLUQ "Suffer Little Children": https://youtu.be/cYROX5zFOS0 Andy Rourke: https://youtu.be/NCbTTlrf9b4?t=22 Instagram and Tiktok: @Smithscyclopedia Email: Smithscyclopedia@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.