Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by the British Jangle Pop band The Smiths. It was released in February 1985 and became the band's sole number one album in the UK charts during the band's lifetime, staying on the chart for 13 weeks. It reached number 110 in the US. In 2003, the album was ranked number 295 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "500 greatest albums of all time". Meat is Murder is also included in the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die" (2006). The album's title is shared with the final album track, written… read more
Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by the British Jangle Pop band The Smiths. It was released in February 1985 and became the band's sole… read more
Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by the British Jangle Pop band The Smiths. It was released in February 1985 and became the band's sole number one album in the UK charts du… read more
The Smiths were an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band comprised singer Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene. When asked about the group's name, Morrissey explained: "It was the most ordinary name and I thought it was time the ordinary folk of the world showed their faces." "Smith" happens to be the most common surname in England. The Smiths were unique in that they never used… read more