Don Perretta reviews The Smiths live at Westfield College on 17 November 1983
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NME – 17 October 1983
Amrik Rai reviews The Smiths live at Sheffield University on 17 October 1983
Melody Maker – 7 August 1983
Adam Sweeting reviews The Smiths live at the Lyceum on 7 August 1983.
Time out – 8 December 1983
“Short, introductory about The Smiths’ newfound success, including a brief interview with Morrissey.”
Sounds – 4 June 1983
“‘Handsome Devils’, a Morrissey and Marr interview by Dave McCullough (titled “Dave McCullough is smitten with the Smiths”). Topics: Factory, sexuality, feminism, flowers, humour, jobs and being handsome. The issue that came out the next week contained two negative letters from readers about the band, which could be the first ones of many!”
Sounds – 24 December 1983
“Article by Morrissey himself on the story of Sandie Shaw. It ends with the line “Sandie’s return to centre stage should thrill all individuals with ears.” Of course, the Smiths would be the ones bringing her back under the spotlight four months later.”
Smash Hits – 10 November 1983
“Short interview by Ian Birch. Topics: the origin of the band’s name, and the use of flowers.”
Record Mirror – 12 November 1983
“‘Strictly Shrub-wise’, a Morrissey interview by Graham K. Smith. Topics: being a sex symbol, Rough Trade, the 60s, sex, writing.”
No. 1 – 26 November 1983
“Short Morrissey interview, covering topics such as modernity, the use of flowers, and gender roles. Also includes the lyrics to “This charming man”.”
NME – Best New Act of ’83
The Smiths are voted Best New Act of 1983 in the end of year issue
Illness As Art 