Meat Is Murder marks The Smiths’ bold and influential second album, showcasing the band’s signature fusion of jangling guitars, Morrissey’s emotive vocals, and sharp lyricism. Recorded in 1984 between Amazon Studios in Liverpool and Ridge Farm in Surrey, this release captures a band at their creative peak, unafraid to tackle challenging themes with confidence and conviction.

This remastered edition by Rhino Records features a punchy, biting bass sound and includes a printed inner sleeve with lyrics and credits—paying tribute to the album's original presentation. With its memorable tracks and the iconic cover sourced from Emile de Antonio’s In The Year Of The Pig, Meat Is Murder remains a powerful listening experience for fans of alternative rock and pop alike.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Rhino Records (2)
• Genre: Rock, Pop
• Release Date: 2012
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TRACKS

A1. The Headmaster Ritual
A2. Rusholme Ruffians
A3. I Want The One I Can't Have
A4. What She Said
A5. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
B1. Nowhere Fast
B2. Well I Wonder
B3. Barbarism Begins At Home
B4. Meat Is Murder