Conversation so far:
How did the Smiths come about?
In February 1984, the group released their debut album The Smiths.
Who are the members?
CANNOTANSWER.
What titles were on the debut album?
"Reel Around the Fountain" and "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" met with controversy.
Why was there controversy?
with some tabloid newspapers alleging the songs were suggestive of paedophilia.

Question: What happened after this accusation?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened after The Smiths' song from their debut album was accused of being suggestive of paedophilia?