The Queen Is Dead
Album Summary
The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by the English rock band the Smiths, released on 16 June 1986 by Rough Trade Records. Following the release of their second album Meat Is Murder, the Smiths retreated to Greater Manchester to begin work on new material, with Johnny Marr and Morrissey writing extensively at Marr's home in Bowdon as the band sought to escape the pressures of London and their label Rough Trade. The album was produced by Morrissey and Marr, with engineering by Stephen Street; its music blends indie rock and post-punk. Recording for the album took place between July 1985 and December of that year, with sessions held at RAK Studios in London, Jacobs Studios in Farnham and Drone Studios in Manchester.
Tracklist
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A1 The Queen Is Dead (Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty) (Medley)
6:23
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A2 Frankly, Mr. Shankly 2:17
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A3 I Know It's Over 5:48
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A4 Never Had No One Ever 3:36
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A5 Cemetry Gates 2:39
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B1 Bigmouth Strikes Again 3:12
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B2 The Boy With The Thorn In His Side 3:15
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B3 Vicar In A Tutu 2:21
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B4 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out 4:02
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B5 Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others 3:14
Total Runtime: 36:47
Most Popular Members
Johnny Marr
Morrissey
Simon Wolstencroft
Craig Gannon
Mike Joyce
Andy Rourke
Ivor Perry
James Maker
Dale Hibbert
