The Smiths - This Charming Man (Rough Trade)

This should have seen them move from 'one to watch out for' to 'this week's thing' but the gorgeous melody and unusual. sensitive lyrics are all but shot down in flames by a horribly ham-fisted production job. One day. (Mark Steels, Smash Hits, November 10, 1983)

Raw but gentle rock that pulsates yet gets slowed down by the clear and haunting melody in Johnny Marr's unique voice. It has that slight off-key quality that makes Siouxsie's voice so brilliant. A strong single with a style unto itself. (Debbi Voller, No 1, October 29, 1983)

Morrissey is the man of the moment, a handsome devil,with his finger in other people's pies and a lyrical twist ejaculating unforgettable one liners in a sensual celebration. He is touched and touching - a beautiful pivot for the pure pop jangle of Johnny Marr's trembling strings and the plop 'n crash of those other rigorous Smiths - a winner, a grinner. (Graham K Smith, Record Mirror, November 5, 1983)