The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Format:LP “Timeless and influential" - Pitchfork

“Timeless and influential" - Pitchfork

Nashville’s Erin Rae

melodic instinct

Rather than rely on past glories

The third release in our psychedelic/garage rock RSD trilogy (previous releases were the Poppies and Double Whammy titles)

The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead Format:LP “Timeless and influential" - PitchforkThe 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 a 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