The Smiths: Nineteen Eighty Four

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the eponymous debut album by The Smiths, one of the most celebrated bands of the the 1980s. After the success of This Charming Man late in 1983, The Smiths continued their upward trajectory but not without a few pitfalls and controversy. They appeared everywhere on TV from Kid's morning shows to late night and dominated radio in the wee hours as well. However, with the departure of their original manager Joe Moss, there was left a vacuum that would be a contributory factor to their demise a few year later. But for now, they were in the ascendant, with Morrissey putting himself about in the media and Marr collecting plaudits for his music...