The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead
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The Queen Is Dead, released in 1986, marks the high point of The Smiths’ artful blend of wit, melancholy, and melodic ambition. Musically, the album combines jangly guitars, rich arrangements, and rhythmic invention to support Morrissey’s sharp, persona-driven lyrics. The record opens with defiance and immediacy, but moves through introspective and dramatic moments—each track engaging and purposeful.
Though released during a period of internal strain, The Queen Is Dead feels steadfast in its vision: a record of cinematic emotional landscapes, social observation, and lyrical flair. Its consistency and ambition—not to mention standout songs like “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again”—have secured it a place as a defining album of 1980s alternative rock and a touchstone for generations who followed.
Reviews“Morrissey’s words and delivery were never more deftly idiosyncratic or grandly moving; Johnny Marr’s guitar overflows with sparkling melody while his arrangements sustain a balance between spareness and intricacy.” – Pitchfork
“The Queen Is Dead proved that the Smiths could walk the line between songwriting ambition and emotional risk.” – Pitchfork
Genre: Pop & Rock, Punk & Alternative
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: The SmithsLabel: Warner Music UK Ltd.Format: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockStyle: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Jangle Pop, Post-PunkA1 The Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty) (Medley)
A2 Frankly, Mr. Shankly
A3 I Know It'S Over
A4 Never Had No One Ever
A5 Cemetry Gates
B1 Bigmouth Strikes Again
B2 The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
B3 Vicar In A Tutu
B4 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
B5 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
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Description
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- Tracklist
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The Queen Is Dead, released in 1986, marks the high point of The Smiths’ artful blend of wit, melancholy, and melodic ambition. Musically, the album combines jangly guitars, rich arrangements, and rhythmic invention to support Morrissey’s sharp, persona-driven lyrics. The record opens with defiance and immediacy, but moves through introspective and dramatic moments—each track engaging and purposeful.
Though released during a period of internal strain, The Queen Is Dead feels steadfast in its vision: a record of cinematic emotional landscapes, social observation, and lyrical flair. Its consistency and ambition—not to mention standout songs like “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again”—have secured it a place as a defining album of 1980s alternative rock and a touchstone for generations who followed.
Reviews“Morrissey’s words and delivery were never more deftly idiosyncratic or grandly moving; Johnny Marr’s guitar overflows with sparkling melody while his arrangements sustain a balance between spareness and intricacy.” – Pitchfork
“The Queen Is Dead proved that the Smiths could walk the line between songwriting ambition and emotional risk.” – Pitchfork
Genre: Pop & Rock, Punk & Alternative
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Read the AllMusic.com reviewArtist: The SmithsLabel: Warner Music UK Ltd.Format: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockStyle: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Jangle Pop, Post-PunkA1 The Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty) (Medley)
A2 Frankly, Mr. Shankly
A3 I Know It'S Over
A4 Never Had No One Ever
A5 Cemetry Gates
B1 Bigmouth Strikes Again
B2 The Boy With The Thorn In His Side
B3 Vicar In A Tutu
B4 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
B5 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
