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title: "Meat Is Murder"
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# Meat Is Murder

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- **What is this?** Meat Is Murder
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## Description

For their second studio album, The Smiths took the production reigns themselves (with Stephen Street handling engineering duties) and came up with a collection that's even more musically diverse than the Manchester quartet's striking debut. As its title suggests, Meat Is Murder doesn't mince words when it comes to Morrissey's beliefs, though songs like “That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore” show his lyrics could be as keenly personal as political. And Johnny Marr's status as England's most revolutionary new guitarist was clear on the iconic “How Soon Is Now,” a single appended to the U.S. version of the album. Meat Is Murder became the only Smiths collection to top the U.K. chart during the band's lifetime, going Gold in the process. It has since been cited by Rolling Stone as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

Review: Striking,Honest And Within Pop/Rock Rather Unique - One could very easily hear on The Smith's self titled debut album that the band had a sound that was both different than what was happening at the time,yet also very familiar. Interesting how sometimes in music,a mild throwback can be a gateway to it's own future. For sure it's a catch 22. But The Smiths were lucky that they had no intention of resting on their laurels. The approach of that debut had been rather slow paced and was definitely not on the harder edged side of post punk rock-focusing very heavy on song craft,melody and the emotive,highly lyrical vocal styling's of Morrissey. The band apparently had the attention of turning up the muscle on their second album. Yet seemed to look upon it as a means by which to integrate their new approach into their established context of song. What emerged was one of those second albums where sophomore slump was not going to present a problem "The Headmaster Ritual" begins the album with a very uptempo guitar oriented new wave sound-complete with the genres use of fast transitions of major/minor chords-with "I Want The One I Can't Have" having a more straight up jangle rock approach on the same basic tempo. "Rusholme Ruffians" and "What She Said" are both shuffling,churning 50's/early 60's style rock 'n' roll full of reverb and both the drums and guitars churning in a rhythmically moving fashion. The slower "This Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" has a very European folk/rock style where the more upbeat and countryish "Nowhere Fast" reflects more the American folk/rock tradition. "How Soon Is Now?" is the only Smiths' song I knew well before this-defined by it's bassy rhythms and high pitched,crying rhythm guitar riffs which are probably it's most identifiable element. "Well I Wonder" is closer to the mid-tempo sound of the debut while "Barbarism Begins At Home" has a funky dance/rock rhythm-complete with a pretty grooving bass line on the bridge while the harrowing title song ends the album with a dark folky melody and a rhythm based on the mooing of cows-apparently on their way to the slaughterhouse. This album is much more overtly political than the debut. Corporal punishment in schools and anti Thatcher sentiment appear to dominate the earlier part of the album while it concludes with child abuse (corporal punishment at home) and pro vegetarianism dominate the second part. As with the first album,the eloquent lyrical language contrasts the socially aware,if seemingly politically divided stance presented here. Still it shows The Smiths were able to grow as they went along,and continue to make well done and even challenging pop/rock.
Review: What is there not to love?!? One of the Smith's best albums! - The Smith's are one of the all time best bands ever. The beat, the lyrics, the vibe. They are just the bomb. Morrissey is a controversial human, but this band was one of the all time greats. And vinyl is the way to go. Put on the album. Dim the lights. Drink a warm beer and feel bad about the burger you just ate.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B007FGPZGG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,734 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #45 in Indie Rock |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,382) |
| Date First Available  | March 1, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Label  | WEA |
| Language  | English |
| Manufacturer  | WEA |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Original Release Date  | 2023 |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.12 x 12.28 x 12.36 inches; 8.47 ounces |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Striking,Honest And Within Pop/Rock Rather Unique
*by A***E on November 1, 2014*

One could very easily hear on The Smith's self titled debut album that the band had a sound that was both different than what was happening at the time,yet also very familiar. Interesting how sometimes in music,a mild throwback can be a gateway to it's own future. For sure it's a catch 22. But The Smiths were lucky that they had no intention of resting on their laurels. The approach of that debut had been rather slow paced and was definitely not on the harder edged side of post punk rock-focusing very heavy on song craft,melody and the emotive,highly lyrical vocal styling's of Morrissey. The band apparently had the attention of turning up the muscle on their second album. Yet seemed to look upon it as a means by which to integrate their new approach into their established context of song. What emerged was one of those second albums where sophomore slump was not going to present a problem "The Headmaster Ritual" begins the album with a very uptempo guitar oriented new wave sound-complete with the genres use of fast transitions of major/minor chords-with "I Want The One I Can't Have" having a more straight up jangle rock approach on the same basic tempo. "Rusholme Ruffians" and "What She Said" are both shuffling,churning 50's/early 60's style rock 'n' roll full of reverb and both the drums and guitars churning in a rhythmically moving fashion. The slower "This Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" has a very European folk/rock style where the more upbeat and countryish "Nowhere Fast" reflects more the American folk/rock tradition. "How Soon Is Now?" is the only Smiths' song I knew well before this-defined by it's bassy rhythms and high pitched,crying rhythm guitar riffs which are probably it's most identifiable element. "Well I Wonder" is closer to the mid-tempo sound of the debut while "Barbarism Begins At Home" has a funky dance/rock rhythm-complete with a pretty grooving bass line on the bridge while the harrowing title song ends the album with a dark folky melody and a rhythm based on the mooing of cows-apparently on their way to the slaughterhouse. This album is much more overtly political than the debut. Corporal punishment in schools and anti Thatcher sentiment appear to dominate the earlier part of the album while it concludes with child abuse (corporal punishment at home) and pro vegetarianism dominate the second part. As with the first album,the eloquent lyrical language contrasts the socially aware,if seemingly politically divided stance presented here. Still it shows The Smiths were able to grow as they went along,and continue to make well done and even challenging pop/rock.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is there not to love?!? One of the Smith's best albums!
*by R***E on January 11, 2025*

The Smith's are one of the all time best bands ever. The beat, the lyrics, the vibe. They are just the bomb. Morrissey is a controversial human, but this band was one of the all time greats. And vinyl is the way to go. Put on the album. Dim the lights. Drink a warm beer and feel bad about the burger you just ate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great cd
*by J***E on July 5, 2025*

great cd but I wish Amazon would stop shipping cds in plastic bags

## Frequently Bought Together

- Meat Is Murder
- The Smiths
- The Queen Is Dead

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