The Smiths: The Smiths
Dave DiMartino, Creem, June 1984
THE SMITHS believe that it is possible to replenish appetites of both the soul and the pelvis simultaneously. That is: they might, but then again, they might not. That's just what their press release says. It doesn't specify male or female pelvises, though, and that makes a difference. A big difference.
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