Why do people compare the Smiths and the Cure?

The Cure were essentially electronic & were early pioneers of the Goth movement, whilst still skirting the edges of their punk roots. Where the Smiths would promote action for change, The Cure were more empathetic of feelings.

Is the Smiths a sad band?

It may come as no surprise to some but The Smiths were one of the most miserable bands ever – according to an analysis of their lyrics. A study of the sentiment of more than 6,000 songs by the Trinity Mirror Data Unit has revealed that out of The Smiths’ back catalogue only 5.2 per cent of their songs were happy.

What band is similar to the Smiths?

Similar To

• Kirsty MacColl.
• Orange Juice.
• R.E.M.
• The Cure.
• The Go-Betweens.
• The Housemartins.
• Billy Bragg.
• Bradford.

What other bands are like the cure?

Similar To

• Bauhaus.
• Love and Rockets.
• New Order.
• The Creatures.
• The Mission.
• The Sisters of Mercy.
• The Smiths.
• Depeche Mode.

Did The Smiths influence Joy Division?

When asked on their linkage, Johnny Marr, former guitarist of the Smiths, stated that the one thing The Smiths shared with Joy Division is that they are both “guitar groups,” commenting that while Joy Division was often associated with the Manchester sound outside of Manchester, Marr believed that there was no “ …

What are the saddest Smiths songs?

The Smiths: Sad Songs

• I Know It’s Over.
• Suffer Little Children. The Smiths.
• Reel Around the Fountain. The Smiths.
• Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now. The Smiths.
• Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me. The Smiths.
• Girlfriend In a Coma. The Smiths.
• Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want. The Smiths.
• Asleep. The Smiths.

How long is the Smiths discography?

The English alternative rock band the Smiths released four studio albums, three extended plays (EPs), one live album, ten compilation albums, twenty-five singles, one video album and thirteen music videos on the Rough Trade, Sire and WEA record labels….

The Smiths discography
Music videos	13
EPs	3
Singles	25

Are Smiths New Wave?

The Smiths were the definitive British indie rock band of the ’80s, marking the end of synth-driven new wave and the beginning of the guitar rock that dominated English rock into the ’90s.

What type of music is the Smiths?

Indie rock

The Smiths
Origin	Manchester, England
Genres	Indie rock jangle pop post-punk alternative rock
Years active	1982–1987
Labels	Rough Trade Sire

Are the Cure indie?

The Cure Their magnum opus Disintegration remains one of the most revered double albums ever too, with Robert Smith representing one the true visionaries of UK indie.

Do you think the Smiths are better than the cure?

I think the smiths are a bit more ingenious though. The Cure are a boring studio band whereas The Smiths was art and culture and a lifestyle and more. But americans would never understand that but they think they understand The Cure when they don’t.

Are the cure still together?

The Cure (or should I say Robert Smith) are still together and are performing, which means they are still discussed as opposed to The Smiths who called it quits after a paltry 6 years.

What makes the Smiths so unique?

The Cure was a goth emo band and The Smiths were so unique they didn’t even belong to a genre cause they were their own genre. Completely unique in every way but late comers who first discovered Morrissey struggled to come to terms with the fact he had been around before their time.

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