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The Smiths’ ‘The Queen is Dead’ 3CD/1DVD reissue will include unreleased 1986 live album ‘Live in Boston’

Following a lot of hints and teasing, the official announcement has come regarding the upcoming expanded reissue of The Smiths’ classic 1986 album The Queen is Dead. This morning Rhino Records made the formal…

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The Smiths share Take 1 of ‘There is a Light that Never Goes Out’

“There is a light in your eyes and it never goes out.” This was the original refrain to The Smiths classic single There is a Light that Never Goes Out,…

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The Smiths announce a ‘Super Deluxe Edition’ of The Queen Is Dead

Following the release of a single version of the title track off of their iconic third studio album, The Smiths have announced a ‘Super Deluxe Edition’ of The Queen Is Dead. According…

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Morrissey accuses HMV of vulgarly attempting to “Freeze Sales” of Smiths’ single with ‘tacky badge’

Re-issue! Re-package! Re-package! Re-evaluate the songs Double-pack with a photograph Extra track (and a tacky badge) Yesterday, The Smiths celebrated the 31st anniversary of The Queen Is Dead be releasing a…

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The Smiths release 7 & 12 inch single versions of the ‘The Queen Is Dead’

UPDATE The ‘Queen is Dead’ has received a single release on the album’s 31st anniversary. (see previous story below) The 7 inch and 12inch versions of The Queen is Dead…

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Rare Smiths and Morrissey demo tracks unearthed on fan site

Morrissey-solo, a Morrissey fansite has shared a few rarities courtesy of Morrissey-solo forum member Uncleskinny, via his Soundcloud. Read more at Consequence of Sound Listen Below: “Bengali In Platforms”: “He Knows”: “Never…

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