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Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Meat Is Murder, released in 1985, is the second studio album by The Smiths and one of their most politically charge
The album also shows the bands growing versatility, with tracks like That Joke Isnt Funny Anymore offering melancholy introspection, while Barbarism Begins at Home stretches into funk-inspired territory with its extended bass-driven groove. Though controversial upon release, Meat Is Murder reinforced The Smiths reputation for fearless songwriting and artistic integrity. It remains a defining album of the 1980s, balancing catchy melodies with uncompromising political and personal messages.
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Meat Is Murder is darker and more challenging than its predecessor, but also more rewarding. AllMusic
The Smiths married political conviction to pop melody in a way few bands ever have. The Guardian
Johnny Marrs guitar work here is dazzling, inventive, and endlessly replayable. Rolling Stone
A landmark of alternative rock, filled with songs that are as confrontational as they are beautiful. NME
A1 The Headmaster Ritual
A2 Rusholme Ruffians
A3 I Want The One I Can'T Have
A4 What She Said
A5 That Joke Isn'T Funny Anymore
B1 Nowhere Fast
B2 Well I Wonder
B3 Barbarism Begins At Home
B4 Meat Is Murder
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