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MEAT IS MURDER found the Smiths further honing their craft, tightening and brightening their sound. Unlikely heroes at home in the UK, and starting to break through the cracks in the States, they latched inextricably onto a generation of youth on a global scale with this album, making vegetarians and animal-rights activists out of more than a few of their overcoat-wearing devotees. The most straight-ahead of the Smiths' albums in terms of production, MEAT IS MURDER is a rootsy effort, driven largely by Johnny Marr's lush acoustic guitar arrangements.
The album, however, is far from folky. While the frenetic pace and dolorous lyric "Rusholm Ruffians" and the gentle, haunting "Well I Wonder" have acoustic backbones, the blistering fury of "What She Said" and the cascading echoes of "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" are purely electric, and are exactly the reason behind the reverence with which Marr found himself being graced from here on. Morrissey takes a humorous stab at royalty (not his last by any means) over the quick shuffle of "Nowhere Fast." The album closes on an intense, epic note with the dramatic, compelling title track, a graphic anthem for the cause celebre of vegetarianism.
Live Recording
Recorded at Amazon Studios, Liverpool and Ridge Farm, Surrey, England.
The Smiths: Morrissey (vocals); Johnny Marr (guitar, piano); Andy Rourke (bass); Mike Joyce (drums).
Q (12/93, p.139) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...[MEAT IS MURDER is] a great second album..." Alternative Press (p.108) - "Alternately moribund and ecstatic -- but always introspective..." CMJ (1/5/04, p.16) - Ranked #9 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1985" NME (Magazine) (9/25/93, p.19) - Ranked #47 among The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s.
Where it all began Classic Smiths that got the ball rolling for their careers. This album will never be forgotten Submitted by dwilson_jr1966 (Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A Total Classic! Forget about what other critics might tell you, this is the best Smiths album.....period! It's far more diverse
and better produced than any of their other works. By the way, Louder than Bombs is not a real album! Submitted by mrezboww (Pittsburgh, Pa.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Perfection One of the best albums ever, easily. Every single one of these songs exhibits the versatility of Morrissey's vocals and Marr's accoustics. To me, this IS their "Greatest Hits" album. With the possible exception of "Barbarism Begins at Home," I am fascinated with every song on it. The Smiths truly broke new grounds with this piece. WUDUP MAZe!!!! Submitted by Thrilla_Villa (P'cola, Flo) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Smith's first Essential Album. This is a really brilliant album! From the guitar symphony that is The Headmaster Ritual, through the acoustic/electric beauty of That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore, to its ending with the bombastic title track, this album is a joy. Fantastic music, lyrics that will speak to practically everyone. BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Submitted by celibatecries (Oxford, England) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Disappointing My favor song and the most popular of the album,"How soon is now",was not included.Very poor for a $26 LP. Submitted by mateus2001 (Sunrise,Fl) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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