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The Smiths (Vinyl) Blaxploitation Hip-hop fans accustomed to 73-minuteArriving in an era dominated by Synthpop and gloomy Post Punk, the Smith's 1984 eponymous debut was the beginning of a new era. Johnny Marr's inventive songwriting and ringing guitars were catchy and melodic and were made all the more original by Morrissey's vocal style and lyrics. Although The Smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, the songs here are vital and alive, making sure that their debut remains startling and exciting to