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  1. Pete

    Meat Is Murder (1985)

    Title: Meat Is Murder Artist: The Smiths Genre: Indie Released: 1985 Tracks: 1 - The Headmaster Ritual - 2 - Rusholme Ruffians - 3 - I Want the One I Can't Have - 4 - What She Said - 5 - That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore - 6 - Nowhere Fast - 7 - Well I Wonder - 8 - Barbarism...
  2. On This Day November 12 1984 – The Smiths Released Hatful of Hollow

    On This Day November 12 1984 – The Smiths Released Hatful of Hollow

    On this day November 12 1984, The Smiths released Hatful of Hollow, a compilation album that brought together singles, B sides, and BBC session recordings that captured the raw spirit and poetic edge of the band’s early years. Coming just months after their debut album, this release gave...
  3. On This Day September 28, 1987 – Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths Was Released

    On This Day September 28, 1987 – Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths Was Released

    On this day September 28, 1987 Strangeways, Here We Come by The Smiths was released. The band’s fourth and final studio album marked the end of one of the most influential acts of the 1980s, capturing their signature blend of poetic lyricism, jangly guitar work, and emotionally charged...
  4. On This Day: March 30 1987 Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths Was Released

    On This Day: March 30 1987 Louder Than Bombs by The Smiths Was Released

    On this day March 30 1987 The Smiths released Louder Than Bombs a compilation album that brought together singles B-sides and rarities previously unavailable in the US. For many American fans this album served as an essential introduction to the band's deeper catalog beyond their studio albums...
  5. Pete

    On This Day: February 23 1987 The World Won't Listen by The Smiths Was Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 23 1987 The World Wont Listen by The Smiths Was Released. Read the full story here...
  6. On This Day: February 23 1987 The World Won't Listen by The Smiths Was Released

    On This Day: February 23 1987 The World Won't Listen by The Smiths Was Released

    On this day February 23 1987 The Smiths released The World Won't Listen a compilation album that captured the band’s most beloved singles and fan favorites from 1985 to 1987. The album was a commercial success reaching number two on the UK Albums Chart and further cementing The Smiths as one of...
  7. Pete

    On This Day: February 11, 1985 - Meat Is Murder by The Smiths Released

    Pete has published a news story: On This Day: February 11, 1985 - Meat Is Murder by The Smiths Released. Read the full story here...
  8. On This Day: February 11, 1985 - Meat Is Murder by The Smiths Released

    On This Day: February 11, 1985 - Meat Is Murder by The Smiths Released

    On this day, February 11, 1985, The Smiths released their highly influential second album, Meat Is Murder. With a more politically charged and aggressive tone than their debut, the album saw Morrissey and Johnny Marr refining their signature sound while incorporating deeper social commentary...
  9. Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    The 1980s in England was a decade marked by vibrant creativity and significant cultural shifts. This era saw the rise of diverse music genres, groundbreaking television shows, and unique fashion trends that left an indelible mark on pop culture, both domestically and internationally. Music...
  10. Pete

    Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Pop Culture in England During the 80s: A Vibrant Decade of Innovation and Influence. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Pete
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    • 1980s england 80s fashion 80s music 80s television cultural influence duran duran leather jackets music scene neon colors new wave pop culture punk rock red telephone booths the smiths vibrant culture
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