“Includes their best of 1985 poll results where The Smiths were voted best group, Morrissey best singer, best haircut and best dressed person, “Meat Is Murder” album of the year, Morrissey/Marr best songwriters. The band, Morrissey or Marr are also listed at different positions in the ‘best single’, ‘best live act’, ‘best dressed sleeve’, ‘most wonderful human being’, ‘best haircut’, ‘best video’, ‘worst dressed person’ and ‘biggest mouth’ categories.” – PJLM
Tag Archives: Smiths 1986
Melody Maker – 11 October 1986
An article of various fans responding to Morrissey’s controversial remarks in his interview that appeared in the 27 September 1986 issue of Melody Maker.
Smash Hits – Letter, 1986
Morrissey explains the “secret” etchings on Smiths records.
Smash Hits – 1986 Personal File
“”Personal File”, Morrissey fills in a questionnaire.” Includes a reprint/alternate scan.
Graffiti – October 1986
“”Morrissey Makes Six Points”, a Morrissey interview by Mike Allen. Topics: Rough Trade, touring, politics, videos, literature, the Smiths future.”
The Village Voice – 30 September 1986
Article reviewing The Smiths’ work and career so far.
Spin – September 1986
“”Spirit In The Dark”, article by Jessica Berens which includes many Morrissey quotes.”
Spex – August 1986
“Article, in German.”
Sounds – 14 June 1986
“Morrissey interview. On the cover: “Morrissey: Bigmouth bounces back.””
Smash Hits – 16 July 1986
“A Smash Hits “Get Smart” special on the band, in which a few reader questions about Oscar Wilde, Morrissey’s use of a hearing aid, and James Dean is not dead are answered. Also includes a discography up to the release of Panic.”
Illness As Art 