Meat Is Murder is the acclaimed second studio album from The Smiths, marking the record that took the band to the top of the UK Albums Chart and cemented their place as one of the most important British groups of the 1980s. Combining jangly indie rock, post-punk and thoughtful, often provocative lyricism, the album showcases the creative partnership of Morrissey and Johnny Marr at its finest.
Featuring iconic tracks including "How Soon Is Now?" (on most modern editions), "The Headmaster Ritual," "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore," "Rusholme Ruffians" and "Barbarism Begins at Home," Meat Is Murder balances infectious guitar melodies with lyrics exploring social issues, relationships and identity. The title track's anti-meat message remains one of the band's most talked-about songs.
A landmark release in alternative music, Meat Is Murder continues to influence generations of indie and guitar bands, making it an essential addition to any collection.
Track Listing
- The Headmaster Ritual
- Rusholme Ruffians
- I Want the One I Can't Have
- What She Said
- That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
- Nowhere Fast
- Well I Wonder
- Barbarism Begins at Home
- Meat Is Murder
