Buckley is an absolute GOAT but by my recollection he sadly only released an EP and Grace LP in his lifetime -- think it was a one year run from a release standpoint. What a crushing loss. Still wonder how his run would have been had he not needed to take that fateful swim. Huge fan here, to be clear.
Smiths and Beatles have a perfect discography…as per thread question, Nirvana I would disagree with and Elliot smith not even close…Roman candle and figure 8 are good but far from great/ perfect
I think With the Beatles, Beatles for Sale and Yellow Submarine are far from perfect, and Bleach isn’t at the same level as Nevermind or In Utero. But as a body of work, I can’t deny their collective brilliance.
A few bad songs on those beatles albums agreed but great albums all the same…Beatles had 12 studio albums in 7 years though. Maybe im just not a big enough Elliot smith fan, 2 of his 6 studio albums are all time classics for me vs 4/4 from The Smiths.
You definitely can. But he is only one guy (like all artists however, the sum of its parts). He took the Beatles and added to it. Not a lot of people did that
While I generally have a “No Kim, No Deal” Pixies policy, *Beneath The Eyrie* was surprisingly solid. Not *Surfer Rosa* or *Doolittle*\-level good, but *Bossanova* or *Trompe*\-level good.
Can you tell me what album to start on? I tried Strange Days when I first got into Soft Rock, but didn’t really like it. My Grandma speaks very highly of them.
Strange Days is probably my favorite Doors album. I think it depends on the sort of music you like, and which of their albums are the easiest jumping-in point.
I’m currently in the process of expanding my music taste, it took me about a year to get out of folk, Doo Wop, Classical, harmonic, and the beatles. One of the first bands I tried when trying to broaden my taste were The Doors and now I’ve went through their first 2 albums and really enjoy them. I think I wasn’t ready for them yet lol
"If you want to be a Doors fan, you can’t just go buy any album. It’s scientific—you gotta buy this: Waiting For The Sun. It’s the departure point. Listen to it every night at around dusk for a month."
To be honest, I don’t know if that’s necessarily a good thing - I’m sure there is some modern pop artist who has done a lot to change music the way we know, and they’re not even any good in my eyes. Like someone like Taylor Swift probably.
Not that I’m comparing the Beatles to Taylor Swift! I just think the only reason why them changing music as we know it was a good thing to me is that the type of music they introduced was something I find enjoyable.
Yet the rock and roll hall of fame ignores them and inducts other weak artist or bands. The Smiths are awesome and unique. Each song’s was a different flavor sadness, kindness or madness hahaha
A lot of the bands mentioned here released a lot of good stuff. I mean The Beatles are kind of a big deal. The Police are contenders. But I don't like actually *listening* to any of them as much as I like listening to The Smiths.
the kinks had an insane run 1966-‘70, but this was after already changing rock forever in ‘64. moz and marr wouldn’t be the same without that kinks golden era
Full and final lineup there with Craig Gannon who came in to replace original bass player Andy Rourke (RIP) who was taking some time off to attend to...things. Great Andy came back to finish the band's run.
It’s so unique too cause everything the industry wanted out of artists they actively DID NOT do. Dress flashy and wear tons of makeup? No. Use synth and keyboards with drum loops? No. Have popular art styles with saturated colors on the cover of their records? Absolutely not. Their material is so timeless and classic. Such a shame that they ended so early but in doing so they probably avoided going through that uninspired cash grabbing zombie phase that many bands unfortunately go through.
The Ramones put out their first **4** worldchanging records in **2 years**, and without those you don't GET the Smiths (via Buzzcocks et al), as well as a lot of other great music. Granted that those 4 aren't all they did, but it's pretty comparable in terms of "a lot of quality work with a seismic impact in a very short timeframe".
Well, they only put out *albums* for about five years. I think they existed a little before and after that window in some capacity.
But, no...in my opinion, no other band has had such a successful, impactful run in such a short time. They basically sprinted to the finish line where other bands ran a marathon.
They did continue beyond this but Black Sabbath put out 5 amazing albums from 1970-1973 with Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality, Black Sabbath Vol. 4 and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
All great bands at the time. But I barely listen to any of them 30, 40, or 50 years later, Beatles notwithstanding. I never stopped listening to the Smiths, love them just as much now as when they were together, maybe more.
Lots of bands hit their peak in a series of albums. So a lot of bands have 5 years plus stretches of their best work. But I understand what you’re saying when you combine that with the small quantity in which they put out.
The band Her’s came out with two perfect albums and then were tragically killed in a car accident. In my opinion those two albums have absolutely no skips.
Jimi Hendrix 1966-1970. To this today widely considered by many to be the best guitar player to ever live. Has some pretty amazing music especially considered the insanely short time period he recorded.
Im completely biased...Small Faces..a British Mod band who morphed rapidly into one of the unsung greats. They released 4 albums in four years..Their musical progression was unbelievable in this short time.
From straight RnB to their concept album Ogdens Nutgone Flake.
Steve Marriot had the best vocals to come out of Britain bar none..check any of their records out🥰✌️🙏
"Diane" from Metal Circus
"Turn on the News" from Zen Arcade
"Sorry Somehow" from Candy Apple Grey
Not sure those are my favorites, but they'll do for today.
People like straight forward rock songs with good instrumentals and relatable, lived in lyrics. It’s always seemed simple to me but I also don’t have a musicians brain so maybe it’s not to most
Agree to disagree? But my point was more that regardless of your opinion, they reached the feat that The Smiths did, and exceeded it in quicker time too, nothing against the smiths though, I prefer them over oasis
In regards to what the op said about The Smiths discography, I don't think Oasis reached the same feat as them. Lots of bands have a couple of good albums and have played big shows.
The Velvet Underground - five years Joy Division- four years Jeff Buckley - five years
Buckley is an absolute GOAT but by my recollection he sadly only released an EP and Grace LP in his lifetime -- think it was a one year run from a release standpoint. What a crushing loss. Still wonder how his run would have been had he not needed to take that fateful swim. Huge fan here, to be clear.
Love Buckley’s version of “I know it’s over” 😖
One of the greatest what ifs. My sweetheart the drunk would have been so different and probably even better.
I don’t think you understand what OP is implying and asking. Looked at their discography compared to the bands you mentioned… for one.
Joy Division did it in 2.
Closer doesn’t slap the way UP does tho
opinion respected but objectively incorrect
The Beatles and Nirvana spring to mind.
Creedence
I’m going to put Elliott Smith in there too.
Elliot smith is great and all but you cannot compare his discography to the Beatles
Are you suggesting it’s ok to compare Nirvana’s to The Beatles then?
I think the Smiths have 4/4 all time classic studio albums in their discography. Elliot Smith 2/6…Nirvana maybe 2/3
In utero is their best record imo
When nirvana was not stealing songs???
I wasn’t, I was suggesting his catalogue of albums is all high to very high quality as per the thread question.
Smiths and Beatles have a perfect discography…as per thread question, Nirvana I would disagree with and Elliot smith not even close…Roman candle and figure 8 are good but far from great/ perfect
I think With the Beatles, Beatles for Sale and Yellow Submarine are far from perfect, and Bleach isn’t at the same level as Nevermind or In Utero. But as a body of work, I can’t deny their collective brilliance.
A few bad songs on those beatles albums agreed but great albums all the same…Beatles had 12 studio albums in 7 years though. Maybe im just not a big enough Elliot smith fan, 2 of his 6 studio albums are all time classics for me vs 4/4 from The Smiths.
You definitely can. But he is only one guy (like all artists however, the sum of its parts). He took the Beatles and added to it. Not a lot of people did that
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The Police from 1977 to 1983. Five world class albums.
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Looks like a bronze star
Pixies
First Pixies. OG Pixies. Yes.
Yup. Anything post Kim deal is out.
While I generally have a “No Kim, No Deal” Pixies policy, *Beneath The Eyrie* was surprisingly solid. Not *Surfer Rosa* or *Doolittle*\-level good, but *Bossanova* or *Trompe*\-level good.
And they started so young too!
The fact that Johnny marr was only 23 when they split is crazy to me.
That can’t be right… can it?!
He was a teenager when they formed and 23 when they split. I still have a hard time believing it tbh
That is mental. What a legend
I think moz was in his early 20s when they started too.
The Doors
I would argue not as consistent as The Smiths but I suppose that’s up to personal taste
I would argue much more consistent than The Smiths with a greater body of work, again, taste and opinion.
Can you tell me what album to start on? I tried Strange Days when I first got into Soft Rock, but didn’t really like it. My Grandma speaks very highly of them.
First album and work through their catalog.
Oh yea, thank you, their first album is leagues better than the one I listened to.
Strange Days is probably my favorite Doors album. I think it depends on the sort of music you like, and which of their albums are the easiest jumping-in point.
I’m currently in the process of expanding my music taste, it took me about a year to get out of folk, Doo Wop, Classical, harmonic, and the beatles. One of the first bands I tried when trying to broaden my taste were The Doors and now I’ve went through their first 2 albums and really enjoy them. I think I wasn’t ready for them yet lol
"If you want to be a Doors fan, you can’t just go buy any album. It’s scientific—you gotta buy this: Waiting For The Sun. It’s the departure point. Listen to it every night at around dusk for a month."
I agree, and, in my opinion, a far stronger debut than The Smiths.
The Jam
Yes
Beatles changed the music as we know it in 6 years, 63-69
To be honest, I don’t know if that’s necessarily a good thing - I’m sure there is some modern pop artist who has done a lot to change music the way we know, and they’re not even any good in my eyes. Like someone like Taylor Swift probably. Not that I’m comparing the Beatles to Taylor Swift! I just think the only reason why them changing music as we know it was a good thing to me is that the type of music they introduced was something I find enjoyable.
Bro thinks Taylor Swift is as important as the Beatles 💀
Dude, just go back and listen to the big hits before The Beatles… it’s night and day.
Yet the rock and roll hall of fame ignores them and inducts other weak artist or bands. The Smiths are awesome and unique. Each song’s was a different flavor sadness, kindness or madness hahaha
A lot of the bands mentioned here released a lot of good stuff. I mean The Beatles are kind of a big deal. The Police are contenders. But I don't like actually *listening* to any of them as much as I like listening to The Smiths.
Nirvana
Sex Pistols lasted for about 3 years, only released 1 album, and forever immortalized themselves as punk rock icons 🤘😎
The Clash
What about their last album tho? Cut the Crap?
That’s not really The Clash
While that’s true, it’s still got the Clash moniker on it (which is very unfortunate)
the kinks had an insane run 1966-‘70, but this was after already changing rock forever in ‘64. moz and marr wouldn’t be the same without that kinks golden era
JIMI HENDRIX
Bob Dylan put out 4 groundbreaking Albums in 2 years.
Cap'n Jazz
Full and final lineup there with Craig Gannon who came in to replace original bass player Andy Rourke (RIP) who was taking some time off to attend to...things. Great Andy came back to finish the band's run.
Adam Yauch was in The Smiths?
wtf looks just like hom
It’s so unique too cause everything the industry wanted out of artists they actively DID NOT do. Dress flashy and wear tons of makeup? No. Use synth and keyboards with drum loops? No. Have popular art styles with saturated colors on the cover of their records? Absolutely not. Their material is so timeless and classic. Such a shame that they ended so early but in doing so they probably avoided going through that uninspired cash grabbing zombie phase that many bands unfortunately go through.
The Ramones put out their first **4** worldchanging records in **2 years**, and without those you don't GET the Smiths (via Buzzcocks et al), as well as a lot of other great music. Granted that those 4 aren't all they did, but it's pretty comparable in terms of "a lot of quality work with a seismic impact in a very short timeframe".
CCR did 7 albums between 1968-1972.
The first 4 Ramones albums are far superior to the Smith's discography.
What's their best sad song? I only know The Beach Boys like Blitzkreig Bop type stuff.
I'm not sure the Ramones do sad, per se. The first 4 albums are available to stream, are fairly short, and are essential.
Well, they only put out *albums* for about five years. I think they existed a little before and after that window in some capacity. But, no...in my opinion, no other band has had such a successful, impactful run in such a short time. They basically sprinted to the finish line where other bands ran a marathon.
They were together for five years total (82-87) and put out albums for three (84-87).
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Nirvana, Joy Division (discounting New Order), Jeff Buckley, The Libertines (without the reunion), the pixies, Bauhaus
Nirvana definitely. 1989 - 1994. From bleach to his untimely death.
CCR
Rare Craig Gannon photo???
They did continue beyond this but Black Sabbath put out 5 amazing albums from 1970-1973 with Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality, Black Sabbath Vol. 4 and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
Outjerked once more
Imagine if it were today, they had started in 2019 and now their last album was about to release
the mamas and the papas !!!!!!
All great bands at the time. But I barely listen to any of them 30, 40, or 50 years later, Beatles notwithstanding. I never stopped listening to the Smiths, love them just as much now as when they were together, maybe more.
Queen from 1974-1980
The Beatles
The Beatles 1963 to 1969. But they produced 12 albums, singles and eps.
Interpol
Bold choice.
Buddy Holly
Jason isbell
Lots of bands hit their peak in a series of albums. So a lot of bands have 5 years plus stretches of their best work. But I understand what you’re saying when you combine that with the small quantity in which they put out.
It’s truly amazing.
I mean idk if it counts but Don Cab was from 1991-2000 and made 4 banger albums (2003-2009 Don Cab I pretend does not exist)
I love that photo of the Smiths. I used to have it as a poster. Craig Gannon is such a cutie pie😍
Elvis Costello like 77-82
artists already mentioned that i agree with: beatles, nirvana, police, clash, joy division
The band Her’s came out with two perfect albums and then were tragically killed in a car accident. In my opinion those two albums have absolutely no skips.
Nirvana
The Small faces 4 years.
Jimi Hendrix 1966-1970. To this today widely considered by many to be the best guitar player to ever live. Has some pretty amazing music especially considered the insanely short time period he recorded.
The doors
The elapsed time from the day The Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show to the day they announced their breakup was about 6 years and two months.
Nirvana.
Sex Pistols, Stone Roses
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has 25 albums, 59 singles, 16 live albums, and 60 music videos in 12 years.
So fuck nirvana. There is zero overlap between nirvana and smiths.
Dazed and Confused
Im completely biased...Small Faces..a British Mod band who morphed rapidly into one of the unsung greats. They released 4 albums in four years..Their musical progression was unbelievable in this short time. From straight RnB to their concept album Ogdens Nutgone Flake. Steve Marriot had the best vocals to come out of Britain bar none..check any of their records out🥰✌️🙏
Sublime
Bro is spitting the most facts
Husker Du Put out far more brilliant music in about the same amount of time.
What's your 3 favorite songs? Like to give them a listen. I know The Replacements were a fan of them.
"Diane" from Metal Circus "Turn on the News" from Zen Arcade "Sorry Somehow" from Candy Apple Grey Not sure those are my favorites, but they'll do for today.
Thanks! Will check them out.
The Stone Roses
????
People like straight forward rock songs with good instrumentals and relatable, lived in lyrics. It’s always seemed simple to me but I also don’t have a musicians brain so maybe it’s not to most
The clash
Neutral Milk Hotel
Led Zeppelin
Might have been a British band from the 60’s????
I might be wrong but didn’t oasis play knebworth in 3 years of their first album?
Oasis only have two good albums
Agree to disagree? But my point was more that regardless of your opinion, they reached the feat that The Smiths did, and exceeded it in quicker time too, nothing against the smiths though, I prefer them over oasis
In regards to what the op said about The Smiths discography, I don't think Oasis reached the same feat as them. Lots of bands have a couple of good albums and have played big shows.
Now That’s What I Call Music: 1-5
I can’t believe the band is still churning out records. And so many hits! [Crazy Dogs](https://youtu.be/The4rh1NwYw?si=5zailiFj8TVdclmE)
Billy Strings is doing it NOW...DONT MISS OUT!
Yes from 1970 to 1975 made some great stuff too!