spinsource
Log in Sign up
My Music Log in Sign up
The Smithereens

The Smithereens

alternative rock

United States Est. 1980

Listen

Apple Music Deezer Spotify YouTube

About

Sound in a sentence: "With driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, their music pulses forward like an urgent heartbeat, capturing the tension between celebration and melancholy."
The Smithereens matter for their ability to fuse raw emotion with melodic craftsmanship, carving out a space for alternative rock that resonates with the everyday struggles of love, loss, and longing.
The Smithereens matter for their ability to fuse raw emotion with melodic craftsmanship, carving out a space for alternative rock that resonates with the everyday struggles of love, loss, and longing. They tapped into the collective consciousness of listeners in a way that transformed personal narratives into anthems, giving voice to sentiments often left unsaid, and creating a shared experience through their music. Their approach is marked by a blend of punchy instrumentation and heartfelt lyricism, striking a balance between vigor and vulnerability. The band’s knack for layering guitars and creating tight rhythmic structures allows their songs to engage listeners both sonically and emotionally. This combination fosters a cathartic space where audiences can revel in both the exuberance of sound and the gravity of content. In their songwriting, The Smithereens often explore themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and yearning with sincerity that feels almost conversational. Their storytelling approach weaves vivid imagery with relatable emotional landscapes, allowing listeners to find solace in shared experiences while navigating life's complexities. The band's tone strikes a compelling balance—optimistic yet bittersweet—infusing each track with an authenticity that invites reflection.

Connect

Website Facebook Instagram X

Discography

35 releases • 21 studio • 1980–2022
Type: |

EPs ()

Beauty and Sadness

Beauty and Sadness

1983

Girls About Town

Girls About Town

1980

Singles ()

Miles From Nowhere

Miles From Nowhere

1994

Too Much Passion

Too Much Passion

1991

Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops

1991

Blues Before and After

Blues Before and After

1990

Yesterday Girl

Yesterday Girl

1990

Blue Period

Blue Period

1990

A Girl Like You

A Girl Like You

1989

Only a Memory

Only a Memory

1988

Drown in My Own Tears

Drown in My Own Tears

1988

House We Used to Live In

House We Used to Live In

1988

In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place

1986

Strangers When We Meet

Strangers When We Meet

1986

Blood and Roses

Blood and Roses

1986

Behind the Wall of Sleep

Behind the Wall of Sleep

1986

No releases match the current filters.

Similar Artists

Blur Following

Blur

Shared genres: alternative rock

Splean Following

Splean

Shared genres: alternative rock

Bi-2 Following

Bi-2

Shared genres: alternative rock

The Cranberries Following

The Cranberries

Shared genres: alternative rock

Björk Following

Björk

Shared genres: alternative rock

Beck Following

Beck

Shared genres: alternative rock

Moby Following

Moby

Shared genres: alternative rock

Duran Duran Following

Duran Duran

Shared genres: alternative rock

Muse Following

Muse

Shared genres: alternative rock

Tori Amos Following

Tori Amos

Shared genres: alternative rock

Green Day Following

Green Day

Shared genres: alternative rock

Nine Inch Nails Following

Nine Inch Nails

Shared genres: alternative rock

Learn More

Wikipedia MusicBrainz Wikidata