That is truely the worst covers band I have heard!

Appalling!

.........worst than a chinese Elvis

of shit. Tell me there is something mentally wrong with the bandmembers and I'll praise thier efforts. Otherwise, quit polluting the internet with this horseshit.
Mannix has spoken.

mine arse toots a sweeter sounding Moz than this bloke.

well it isn't great, but it doesn't completely suck either. problem is with johnny marr's compositions you can't get away with fudging the licks in this charming man or some girls, et al. a band that covers an occassional smiths song can get away with flubs, but not a smiths cover band! more practice, boys. good luck. don't cry over the posts i know are coming . ..

The only Smiths / Moz tribute band worth checking out are THESE CHARMING MEN as anyone who has seen them can testify. The next best thing to the original.

I think its funny. Its like a cover band should be. They know their not The Smiths. They just like the Smiths enough to want to be them. The singers voice needs some work, but if they were doing another style of music, i'm sure he'd sound fine. Were just used to hearing Morrisseys unmatched vocals so yeah, were a little biased.

Its not bad though, SO shut up you bitches!

The Mozkateer.

I'm so funny sometimes.

...ha, ha, ha-ha-ha, HA, ha, ha-ha-ha ha!

I know we all secretly imitate Morrissey once in a while, but making a career of it is somewhat sad. "The words you use should be your own, don't plagiarize or take on loan!!!"

Like the guy up there said, tribute bands should be seen as a parody.

If I can’t have the real thing, a cover band will do - I will always be for getting totally trashed in a crowd of rowdy Moz fans enjoying the songs that saved our lives. People, it’s about the music and having the time of your life!

Oooh, if you want utter crap, you should hear my ex-boyfriend’s band “The (Not So) Handsome Devils” Their renditions are horridly offensive!

If you guys are reading this, sorry, but I had to. Practice makes perfect, so keep practicing!

Your only fan,

Nice photo, bloody awful band.

Those days are over lads, as well as the idea of covering Smiths. If you are not a teenager yes it will sound ridiculous.

Moreover...the guy cannot sing, better try the piano then.

They guy does a pretty good impression of Moz but unfortunately he cannot carry a note to save his life.

After further inspection I have come to the conclusion that the singer is operating with diminished lung capacity due to having one of his lungs violently torn out by Morrissey who then fed it to his pet turkey.

You can't copy Morrissey's voice. Period!

I'd just like to add my tuppence worth and voice a note of encouragement for these brave lads. I've just spent a happy hour listening to the songs on their website, and they're quite good. The vocalist seems a little restrained, perhaps he is not overly confident, but he needs a bit more of the old Wildean flamboyancy to carry him through. Confidence can cover a multitude of sins. The guitarist is brave to attempt Johnny Marr's supurb guitar lines, but remember that even Johnny made the odd fluff when playing live. These recordings have a fairly live-in-studio feel to them and would undoubtedly benefit from the care and consideration afforded by a professional studio environment.

So keep it up lads, you carry the flame and I'll carry the torch...

Matthew

Just listened to This Charming Man on the site and granted the vocals aren't Morrisseys, but musically it was spot on (ish). It that was produced in a proper studio it would sound the world better. The bassline is brilliantly done, and remember the axe weilder is trying to copy johnny marr, one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.

Good luck to them I say

Just a quick note on the subject of touring...
Went to a gig at Manchester Uni this evening and noticed on the listings to look out for shows from Johnny Marr!! There was no further details, but having already announced a Euro tour its only a matter of time before he returns. I for one would without hesitancy go and see him live.

You bunch of snivelling shits!! YOU try forming a band then! They're just rejoicing in a band they love! What are you lot doing ? Creasing you're stupid sniping bitter faces up at other people's genuine love of their favourite band. You're all a discrace! Dicks!

I wish Johnny would listen to this cover band and revisit his "jangly" days. I don't know what it is about a guitar that sounds like that, but I sure like it...

Lay off, people, and be proud that The Smiths even have modern appeal.

How old are these kids? They should really try to grow up and get some real jobs or do something useful with their lives, perhaps make some babies or the like.

- ridley

Posers!!! Imposters!!! And so on...

<voice of Bart>

I didn't think it was physically possible, but they both suck and blow!

</voice of Bart>

they're not, but they don't sound that horrible. I listened to a couple of their audios and they weren't half as bad as TATU's rendition of HSIN...that one is just one vulgar cover and they have no clue who The Smiths were...at least these have a clue as to the master.

The music playing was pretty good, but they did make a couple of mistakes. The major problem is the singer, he needs to sing a bit louder and put more of deeper tone on his voice. Since I guess these guys are barely starting out I think they can improve greatly. As for a message for the band. Just keep practacing guys I'm pretty sure with that you'll do an excellent job.

"They sing such bloody awful covers......."

ok...covering the smiths is fun...but advertising on a morrissey fan site when you sound like this? (is that a dying dog on "The Queen is Dead"?) sorry fellas.

Well, its nice to hear other smiths fans get together and play some good music. People are making way to much of a deal hear. I'm tired of hearing all the hype about sath and these charming men being the only good cover band when there are others..Just be thankful that we have fans who take the time to just have fun and pay tribute to the Mozzer..

The singer is...
A. a vacuous tool that needs psychotherapy
B. trying but failing miserably
C. drunker than Liza Minnelli on New Years' Eve
D. not welcome at the Cat and Fiddle
E. wanted by Scotland Yard for questioning in connection with the murder of many Smiths songs
F. all the above

Post your answers below. Goodness, gracious! This poor lad needs to learn how to pick a key and stay in it.

They might be awful but if they came to a venue near u, try and tell me u wouldn`t go and see them.

Le falta la fuerza y los tonos graves y agudos de Moz definitivamente, la musica en "i know it's over" es mala, es bueno que alguien lo haga, yo vivo en Tijuana ,Mexico y no conozco a nadie aqui que le guste Moz. (y por una parte que bueno,) yo creo que estoy solo aqui... pero no creo que sea algo como para cobrar dinero...

...but personally, if I would cover Smiths tunes, I would add my own touch to them -- you know, let my personality be expressed through them. I know that I could never sound like Morrissey, since I'm a girl and all (my sister can sing exactly like him in jest, but that's another story). The fact is that I wouldn't want to make myself sound like Morrissey. I would most likely perform the songs how I interpretted them. Anywho, I give this band a C+. They aren't that bad, but they aren't that great either. (I liked their rendition of "London" a little; it was heavy.) Overall, fellows, try to just be yourselves and perform the songs while incorporating your own flavor into them. In my humble opinion, the best covers I've ever heard sound almost nothing like the original -- in other words, it doesn't sound like a rip-off. (Has anyone ever heard Johnny Cash's covers of Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails? Remarkable!!) I wish you all the best of luck, and hey, at least you're covering a band worth covering! ;)

Wow.
Stinky.

Jaysus...I don't like posting messages, but after reading a few left above here I really thought I should drop a few line sticking up for those Other Smiths guys.
I can't believe how bitchy and horrible people can be about these things.
Ok, some people might not like the band, fair enough, anyone's entitled to their opinions, but lord, there's ways and ways of putting it!
The Other Smiths have just started and it sounds like an excellent starting point! And -above all- they seem passionate about it, which is the main thing.
So, carry on guys, keep on truckin' and best wishes.
Claude (Birmingham, UK)

For God's sake if you love The Smiths dont go and do something stupid like attempt to ruin their songs..
Honestly, they might not be a bad band, but just dont target The Smiths for covering, it cant and shouldnt ever be done...most covers suck (with a few exceptions)

I am Australian and can sing more like Morrissey then that dude, he seems to have trouble finishing off his words..
For example
From 'There is a light that never goes out'
the line "Driving in your car"
turns to "Driving in your ca.."

Tribute Bands! Who sounds, looks, moves, and play like Morrissey, the lads, and The Smiths. Anyone interested?

I didn't think so, sorry.

Not very good, but not all THAT bad. Just very, very sad.
Weep.

I don't think it's that bad. it's not the best thing in the world, but far from bad. Maybe they're just some fans having fun. Unlike some cover bands with a manager that try and make a living off of itand are dicks, I'm sure these guys are all right

Despite what The Other Smiths say, all of the songs on the bands webpage were performed live by The Smiths without Craig Gannon, except for 'I Know It's Over'.

A smiths cover band? With Charles Hawtrey on vocals? And they look like Coil circa 1987?
what's the world coming to?

I do not mean to be so rude, but still i must speak frankly mr. shankly....
 
  Im sorry to break it you you guys, but I've heard better. The vocals were terrible..... might i suggest voice lessons, then maybe we can talk. The instrumental part was obserd! their were so many mess-ups. I mean, you guys HAVE heard your play back tapes havent you? yeah, that horrible noise is your singing and that annoying sound in the back-ground is one of your band mates attempting to play the guitar. As if you actually think you are worthy enough to call yourselfs The "other" Smiths. You may have the look down, but thats about it. Dont get me wrong, i do love the fact that you have such a strong appreciation for the smiths, but i wouldnt start the tour just yet fellas.