The Peel Sessions (The Smiths EP)
| The Peel Sessions | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | October 1988 | |||
| Recorded | 18 May 1983 | |||
| Studio | Maida Vale, London | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 16:19 | |||
| Language | English | |||
| Label | Strange Fruit | |||
| Producer | Roger Pusey | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
The Peel Sessions is an EP by the English rock band the Smiths. The EP, released in 1988, was recorded on 18 May 1983 for the BBC Radio 1 disc jockey John Peel's show which was subsequently broadcast on 31 May 1983.[3] All but "Miserable Lie" were already included on the 1984 album Hatful of Hollow.
Track listing
All songs written by Morrissey and Marr.[4]
- "What Difference Does It Make?" – 3:12
- "Miserable Lie" – 4:38
- "Reel Around the Fountain" – 5:51
- "Handsome Devil" – 2:46
Personnel
Personnel taken from The Peel Sessions liner notes.[4]
The Smiths
- Morrissey – vocals
- Johnny Marr – guitar
- Andy Rourke – bass guitar
- Mike Joyce – drums
Technical personnel
- Roger Pusey – production
References
- ^ DiGravina, Tim. The Peel Sessions at AllMusic.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0195313734.
- ^ "18/05/1983 – The Smiths". BBC. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
- ^ a b The Peel Sessions (EP liner notes). The Smiths. 1988.
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