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Sep 28, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 28, 1987 – Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths Was Released.

On this day September 28, 1987 Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths was released. The band’s fourth and final studio album marked the end of one of the most influential acts of the 1980s, capturing their signature blend of poetic lyricism, jangly guitar work, and emotionally charged songwriting.

The album featured standout tracks such as I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish, Last Night I Dreamt...

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