The smiths bigmouth strikes again6/5/2023 ![]() Whether or not one could live with that personality and not be driven crazy is another matter of course. The Smiths The Queen Is Dead, and “Bigmouth Strikes Again” were quintessential statements from the band, with each member’s strengths right up front, packed with personality. And also because Morrissey really is something of a bigmouth in real life, with opinions on race relations, British cultural identity, and even opinions of his own former band that are divergent (to say the least!) from that of many of his fans. Of course, it may explain a lot too, firstly why the Smiths’ lifespan was reasonably short. He seems to completely inhabit this space, in his performance but also first in his writing. That’s one of the things that makes Morrissey such a compelling performer. But he still plays the victim when he’s caught out, playing the martyr complete with a Joan of Arc image seemingly without a moment’s hesitation. He knows he’s a jerk, even if it’s not always intentional. It’s a clever cocktail of arrogance and vulnerability that always shines through, with this tune being one of the finest examples. One of the things that makes Morrissey’s voice so compelling in general is that it is inextricably tied to his writing style, which is a sort of Oscar Wilde meets British kitchen sink drama approach to narrative. Oh to be a fly on the wall to see the reactions of other players who also showed up at that audition! Marr of course got that gig, whether that story is mere legend or not.īut, perhaps one of the reasons why “Bigmouth Strikes Again” looms so large in the Smiths sterling catalogue of singles is because it captures Morrissey’s persona as a singer, and as it turns out, as a public figure too. I remember reading about Modest Mouse looking for a guitar player who “sounded like Johnny Marr”, and then having Marr himself audition for the job. As such, he would create a signature sound that was widely influential at the time, and that is still referenced by guitarists to this very day. Marr was able to meld a number of musical strands together into a unique whole, from echoey and serrated post-punk playing, to old-school British Invasion jangle, to strident folk-rock strumming that you’re hearing on this track. Johnny Marr’s guitar work distinguishes the song as well, with Marr proving himself to be among the last of the guitar heroes, a disappearing breed by the mid-to-late ’80s. But, it would go on to become one of the band’s most memorable hits, and a staple tune to frontman Morrissey’s solo set after The Smiths came to an end. ![]() The song reached #26 on the British pop charts that year. It’s “Bigmouth Strikes Again” a 1986 single that also appears on their next-to-last record, The Queen Is Dead. Depending on the EU destination the typical service time is from 1 to 3 days delivery.Listen to this track by Mancunian jangle-merchants The Smiths. □□ EU - Orders for EU destinations are produced in Germany (from March 2021) and shipped via GLS Europe tracked shipping service. Depending on the destination the typical service time is from 1 to 5 days delivery □□ US - All USA destinations are produced and shipped from the USPS Tracked for all orders. □□ UK - All orders for UK destinations are produced and shipped from the UK using Royal Mail 24 / 1st Class. □ 1/4" thick high-quality neoprene Shipping: ![]() Fitting over the spindle, the mat reduces vibration transfer, allowing your records to deliver high-fidelity audio with minimal noise. ![]() This high-quality mat is not only gorgeous and totally unique but it's also designed to enhance your turntable. If you're a Smiths fan, and a vinyl junkie, welcome to heaven. ![]()
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