album · July 14, 1988
Beauty and Sadness
The Smithereens Record CompanySee this day
alternativeindie rockrock
The Smithereens' 1988 album "Beauty and Sadness" delivered a more varied and ambitious collection of songs, expanding on their signature sound with a greater dynamic range and refined production.
- "Beauty and Sadness" was released on July 14, 1988, by The Smithereens Record Company.
- The album features the singles "Room Without Windows" and "You Can'tైైై't Lie To Me."
- Rolling Stone noted the album's blend of melodic hooks and raw energy.
The Smithereens were a rock band from New Jersey, best known for their blend of 1960s-influenced power pop and 1980s alternative rock. By 1988, they were consolidating their reputation as a reliable purveyor of hook-laden, guitar-driven rock music, following their breakthrough debut.
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