Lyrics to 'London' by The Smiths. Recording started at London's Matrix Studios, with the majority of the work undertaken during a week's stay at Pluto, just outside The album was released on 20 February 1984, and debuted at number two on the The music critic Garry Mulholland included it in his list of the 261 greatest albums since 1976 in ("Reel Around the Fountain", "You've Got Everything Now" and "I Don't Owe You Anything")("Pretty Girls Make Graves" and "Suffer Little Children")Wenner, Jann S., ed.
USA: Wenner Media Specials. Irreproachable: The Smiths: the very best of British?. (2012). Q Magazine, 1 December 1993. The album was well received by critics and listeners, and reached number two on the The Smiths began work with Porter in September 1983. After the original production by Troy Tate was felt to be inadequate, John Porter re-recorded the album in London, Manchester and Stockport during breaks in the band's UK tour during September 1983. Smoke Lingers 'round your fingers Train Heave on - to Euston Do you think you've made It was also included in the band’s second compilation album, Louder Than Bombs , released in 1987. Marr later recalled that "working with John immediately got us results...he and I formed a musical and personal relationship that was inspiring...he nurtured not just me but all the band." “London” was released in 1987 as a B-Side to “Shoplifters of the World Unite”. Cavanagh, D, 1993. Due to tour commitments, the band had to make the record in a piecemeal fashion. Rolling Stone – Special Collectors Issue – The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The Smiths is the self titled debut studio album by English rock band the Smiths, released on 20 February 1984 by Rough Trade Records.