The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths Album Review

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, we crack open a case of Morrissey's angst and Johnny Marr's jangle for a deep dive into The Smiths' legendary third album, "The Queen Is Dead."

Tune in as we dissect Morrissey's barbed wit and unflinching social commentary on tracks like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side." We'll swoon over Johnny Marr's shimmering guitar lines and Mike Joyce's driving beats on "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out".

But is "The Queen Is Dead" all mopey misery and melancholic melodies? We'll explore the album's playful pop moments ("I Know It's Over") and subversive humor ("Frankly Mr. Shankly") that prove The Smiths weren't just masters of gloom.

Join us as we crown "The Queen Is Dead" a timeless classic or dethrone it from its indie rock pedestal. Prepare for witty banter, passionate analysis, and maybe a tear or two as we remember why this album still resonates decades later.

So, put on your favorite Smiths sweater, grab a cup of tea (and a box of tissues, just in case), and hit play! It's time to raise a toast to the Queen...or is it?

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