The Smiths – Barbarism Begins At Home (1985)

First post for ages and not much to say.

Matters have been complicated and difficult at home. Many issues to work through.

Just heard that Andy Rourke, bassist with The Smiths, has died as a result of pancreatic cancer.

That often seems to be a pretty unforgiving disease.

I could have picked any one of dozens of songs that capture his genius but this is the one I always associate him with the most.

A mesmeric, relentless and funky bassline underpins Morrissey on top lyrical form:

Unruly boys
Who will not grow up
Must be taken in hand
Unruly girls
Who will not settle down
They must be taken in hand

A crack on the head
Is what you get for not asking
And a crack on the head
Is what you get for asking

A magnificent live performance on The Tube shows The Smiths at their tightest. Then the LP version.

Play loud!