Biography

British songwriter Matt Johnson, and various commutative cohorts, have functioned as The The since 1979. Initially signed to 4AD, the synth-based "band" has changed labels multiple times and, though not prolific, have released several critically acclaimed albums, employing the talents of such well-known guest stars as Sinead O'Connor, Johnny Marr, and Jools Holland. The The's most celebrated effort so far has been 1985's bass-heavy, hook-laden SOUL MINING.

Top Tracks

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• Armageddon Days (are Here Again)

• Armageddon Days Are Here (again)

• Bluer Than Midnight

• Dogs Of Lust

• Giant

• Good Morning Beautiful

• I Saw The Light

• If You'll Be A Baby To Me

• Infected

• Jealous Of Youth

• Kingdom Of Rain

• Love Is Stronger Than Death

• Perfect

• Shrunken Man

• Slow Train To Dawn

• Sweet Bird Of Truth

• The Whisperers

• This Is The Day

• Uncertain Smile

• Uncertain Smile [12" Remix]

• Voidy Numbness

Discography

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• NakedSelf

  Interscope

  2000

• Hanky Panky

  550 Music / 550 Music/Epic

  1995

• Solitude

  Epic / Sony Music Distribution

  1993

• Uncertain Smile

  Maxi

  1982

• Burning Blue Soul

  4AD/Ada

  1981