The Smiths (Remastered) (1984)

Arriving in an era dominated by synth pop and gloomy post-punk, The Smiths eponymous debut was the beginning of a new era. Johnny Marrs inventive song writing and ringing guitars were catchy and melodic and were made all the more original by Morrisseys vocal style and lyrics. Although The Smiths continued to improve over the course of their career, the songs here are vital and alive, making sure that their debut remains startling and exciting to this day.