Electronic

Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner paired up for this project, combining the jangly guitar style of The Smiths with the synth-pop approach of New Order. Guests from Pet Shop Boys appear on two songs.

Arriving in 1991, the record captures a shift from the Madchester dance scene into a melodic electronic format. The production bridges the gap between organic indie rock and the crisp, programmed sounds of early rave culture.