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The Queen is Dead Album (1986)

This is it, the album that engraved the Smiths into musical history in Britain, and put them on the map in North America as a notable indie rock band. The real question is however; should I play it safe, and give an album that has been consistently listed as one of rocks greatest feats 4 stars, or should I go against the grain and give it something else?

The album itself isn't flawless, I know that many Brits worship the Smiths like they are the second coming, but you do really have to be a straight laced poff to like every flowery pop tune on this album...just sayin. That being said, there are some beautifully written melancholy songs on here. I guess in the end, it comes down to whether or not the three heavyweight tracks (Bigmouth Strikes Again, There is a Light that Never Goes Out & Some Girls are Bigger than Others) warrant the album 4 stars. The latter of the three songs is the weakest, but the other two could easily be some of the Smiths best efforts. Bigmouth Strikes Again is my personal favourite, its fast paced acoustic rhythm pairs up nicely with the nifty electric guitar riff, while the sad tone & lyrics of "There is a Light that Never Goes Out," has Morrissey in top form. Add these to drudgy melancholy songs like "Never Had No One Ever," and you've got yourself a 4 star album.

**** stars thumbs up.

Bigmouth strikes again (my personal favourite)



There is A Light That Never Goes out



Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others