The Smiths made self-loathing a transcendent art form and though their career was short, their influence has lingered long. Belle and Sebastian's playful wit, The Decemberists' poetic tales, and Matt Berninger's somber baritone rumbling with The National all recall Morrissey at his cheekiest and most sincere, while Voxtrot and The Sundays craft shimmering guitar pop that's pointedly sweet.