The Echo of Despair: Love Spit Love’s Cover of "How Soon Is Now?"
The 1996 cover of The Smiths’ "How Soon Is Now?" by Love Spit Love serves as a rare example of a tribute that successfully bridges the gap between 1980s British post-punk and 1990s American alternative rock. Originally recorded for the soundtrack of the film The Craft and later becoming the iconic theme song for the television series Charmed , Love Spit Love’s version revitalized Morrissey’s lyrics of isolation for a new generation of listeners. The Evolution of Sound how_soon_is_now_love_spit_love
: The song's legacy was cemented when it was edited into the opening credits of Charmed in 1998. For many millennials, the Love Spit Love version became the definitive version of the song, synonymous with the supernatural and the "witchy" aesthetic of the late 90s. Lyrical Longevity The Echo of Despair: Love Spit Love’s Cover