Released 39 years ago this August
Girlfriend in a Coma
The Smiths · 1987
6 min · 3 tracks · indie rock · new wave · post-punk
A bittersweet blend of jangly guitars and melancholic lyrics that capture youthful disillusionment.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified The Smiths' status as pioneers of indie rock during peak popularity.
- Themes
- societal expectations· bittersweet longing
- Career context
- Released on August 10, 1987, 'Girlfriend in a Coma' came during The Smiths' peak popularity. This was their fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'The Queen Is Dead,' and it showcases the band's consistent ability to merge poignant lyrics with catchy melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cure· Joy Division· Echo & the Bunnymen
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- Strangeways, Here We Come — Continues the blend of jangly guitars and introspective themes with a more mature sound.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Disintegration by The Cure — Shares a similar melancholic atmosphere with jangly guitars and introspective lyrics.If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle and Sebastian — Captures youthful disillusionment with bittersweet melodies and reflective storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girlfriend in a Coma 2:02
- 2 Work Is a Four‐Letter Word 2:45
- 3 I Keep Mine Hidden 1:57
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in The Smiths's catalog. Solidified The Smiths' status as pioneers of indie rock during peak popularity.
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