The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Genres:
Indie Rock and Alternative Rock
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On Meat Is Murder, The Smiths stop hinting and start declaring.
Released in 1985, the band’s second album pushes their sound into sharper territory, both musically and lyrically. Where the debut balanced wit with melancholy, Meat Is Murder feels more deliberate and confrontational, tackling politics, violence, and morality without softening the message.
Johnny Marr’s guitars move between chiming elegance and darker textures, basslines glide with quiet confidence, and the arrangements allow space for sudden shifts in mood. Morrissey’s vocals remain unmistakable, blending vulnerability with conviction as the songs explore themes far beyond romantic despair.
The album became the band’s first UK number one and marked a turning point in their trajectory. Meat Is Murder captures The Smiths expanding their scope, proving they could deliver sharp social commentary without losing the emotional immediacy that defined them.