A Rush And A Push & The Land Is Ours (track)
by The Smiths
Year: 1987
From the album Strangeways, Here We Come (track #1)
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A Rush And A Push & The Land Is Ours appears on the following album(s) by The Smiths:
- Strangeways, Here We Come (track #1) (this album) (1987)
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One of two Smiths tracks to feature no guitar whatsoever, the other being 'Asleep'. Marr stated that he was influenced by the Beatles' "White Album" when he recorded Strangeways, in that he wanted to introduce more instruments and overhaul his sound.
A complete lack of what defines' the Smiths instrumental virtuosity (layered guitar orchestration) is a strong statement to make on an album opener, but Marr's harpsichord-sounding keyboard arrangement is very memorable and Moz's lyrics are on point as usual. (Edited)
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