The Smiths: Under Review

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The Smiths: Under Review is a documentary covering the full story and music of The Smiths. It features rare musical performances, videos, TV appearances, band interviews, and expert commentary from an esteemed panel of experts. This film is the first of its kind to document the history of one of the most important bands of the 1980s. The program's experts discuss The Smiths' tour of America after releasing The Queen Is Dead, a period where American audiences finally began to warm to the band. It includes contributions from producers Stephen Street, John Porter, and Kenny Jones; Smiths fifth member Craig Gannon; disc jockey David Jensen; famed British journalist Paul Morley; and Mark Simpson, author of the book, "Saint Morrissey." Journalists Paul Morley, Nigel Williamson, Jake Kennedy, and John Robb also weigh in, along with Factory Records supreme Tony Wilson. An essential video for Smiths fans!
Introduction to the Smiths (1:29)
Forming the Smiths (2:45)
Signing to Rough Trade (2:47)
"Hand in Glove" (2:38)
"This Charming Man" (3:01)
Morrissey's Sexuality (1:51)
"What Difference Does It Make?" (3:20)
"The Smiths" (4:59)
Disappointing Debut (2:13)
"Suffer Little Children" (2:43)
Cultural and Literary References (4:01)
"Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now" (3:19)
"How Soon Is Now?" (5:42)
"Meat Is Murder" Album (1:45)
"Well I Wonder" (2:04)
"Meat Is Murder" Track (Graphic) (2:30)
"Shakespeare's Sister" (2:46)
"The Boy With The Thorn In His Side" (3:19)
Changing Band Members (2:29)
"Big Mouth Strikes Again" (2:22)
"The Queen Is Dead" (5:08)
Queen is Dead American Tour (2:05)
"Panic" (3:01)
Morrissey's Reggae Controversy (0:55)
Craig Gannon's Departure (1:35)
"Shoplifters of the World Unite" (2:50)
Smiths' Breakup (2:48)
"Girlfriend In A Coma" (2:58)
"Strangeways, Here We Come" (2:25)
"Paint A Vulgar Picture" (1:38)
"Last Night I Dreamt Somebody Loved Me" (2:00)
Smiths' Legacy (1:55)
Credits: The Smiths: Under Review (0:33)
Life After the Smiths (8:22)

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