Widely regarded as one of the greatest British albums ever recorded, The Queen Is Dead is the landmark third studio album from The Smiths. Blending jangly indie rock, post-punk and razor-sharp lyricism, the album captures the band at the height of their creative powers, with Johnny Marr's shimmering guitar work perfectly complementing Morrissey's distinctive vocals and incisive songwriting.
Featuring classic tracks including "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," "Bigmouth Strikes Again," "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side," "Cemetery Gates" and the epic title track, The Queen Is Dead combines wit, melancholy and unforgettable melodies to create one of the defining records of the 1980s. Its influence can still be heard across generations of indie, alternative and guitar bands.
Essential listening for any fan of alternative rock, The Queen Is Dead remains a timeless masterpiece and a cornerstone of any vinyl or CD collection.
Track Listing
- The Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty (Medley))
- Frankly, Mr. Shankly
- I Know It's Over
- Never Had No One Ever
- Cemetry Gates
- Bigmouth Strikes Again
- The Boy with the Thorn in His Side
- Vicar in a Tutu
- There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
- Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
