The Smiths - Essential Track - Photo by Steven Wright

Photo by Steven Wright

12. ‘Panic’ (1986)

‘Burn Down The Disco…’ Morrissey’s aversion against certain radio DJs results from a true story. After announcing the accident at the Chernobyl reactor a DJ instantly played a happy WHAM! song afterwards. As cynical as it can get. The energetic anthem later became a hymn for the indie dancefloors all over the world, begging for more substance within the songs.