The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

2023 reissue of the 1996 album from the British quartet

Digitally remastered edition of this 1986 album from the legendary British quartet. The Queen Is Dead is The Smiths' great leap forward, taking the band to new musical and lyrical heights. Opening with the storming track, the album is harder rocking record than anything the band had attempted before.

Johnny Marr has created here a wide range of guitar styles that provide a musical bed for Morrissey's best set of lyrics. From which is crafted some of their finest, most affective songs, particularly "The Boy with the Thorn in His Side" and the epic "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," two masterpieces that provide the foundation for a remarkable album.

Contrived by Johnny Marr, The Smiths evolved when Marr unearthed Morrissey and insisted upon a collaboration. The idea was to produce songs which were always instantaneous and listenable whilst also provoking deep thought; emeshing Morrissey's words with Marr's music in a sound which, above all, would stand apart without being inaccessible or esoteric.

The guitar-based songs would blend melody without havoc, as the words — born out of absolute physical necessity — would tug at the straps of cultural straightjackets. Christened as an antidote to a prevalent idea that modern groups would near a far-reaching, multi-syllabic name to authorise their artistry, The Smiths were completed with Andy Rourke (the bass guitar) and Mike Joyce (the drums).

 

Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty)

Frankly, Mr. Shankly

I Know It's Over

Never Had No One Ever

Cemetry Gates

Bigmouth Strikes Again

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

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Dead Quite! posted on 01/16/2024 5 Stars Reviewer: Simon I understand this was remastered digitally as stated but to me this sound outstanding and dead quite. What an album! I have a CH I1 for what it's worth. Don't hesitate if you are a fan.

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