The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths
The Queen Is Dead

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Warner Music International
Release date: 13/Apr/2012
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Sales Rank: #30 in Brit Pop
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Style: Brit Pop
Product No.: 1987216228

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Details / Tracklist: Disc 01
Medley [The queen is dead / Take me back to dear old Blighty]
The queen is dead
MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Take me back to dear old Blighty"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Frankly, Mr. Shankly"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "I Know It's Over"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Never had no one ever"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "Cemetery gates"

Disc 02

MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Bigmouth strikes again"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "The boy with the thorn in his side"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Vicar in a tutu"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "There is a light that never goes out"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "Some girls are bigger than others"
Number of discs: 1
Extra-Infos: 180 Gram Vinyl
Description:The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths, released 5 April 2012, includes the following tracks: "I Know Its Over", "Cemetary Gates", "The Boy With The Torn In His Side", "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" and more. This version of The Queen Is Dead comes as a 1xLP. The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. - 180 GRAM VINYL
Vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered edition of this 1986 album from the legendary British quartet. The 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 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 Side" and the epic "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," two masterpieces that provide the foundation for a remarkable album.
Comes in a single pocket, unlaminated gatefold sleeve with a replica of the original inner sleeve. This replica inner sleeve is of matte paper whereas in the original copies, they were gloss card. There may be a 'Made in Germany' sticker on the back cover. Some copies have a circular pink sticker on the shrink-wrap. [Gatefold inside] Warner Bros UK Ltd. [Inner sleeve] recorded in England, Winter 1985 Cicely Courtneidge recording courtesy of Thorn EMI Elstree Studios Ltd Cover star Alain Delon photos © 1965 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc "take me back to dear old Blighty" [Labels] ? &© 1986 Warner Music UK Ltd. Made in the E.U. [Runouts] '?' appears to be an error, possible '0', that has been scratched over. Variant 10: '31T' is inverted and '21T' is mirrored.
"The Queen Is Dead" is a landmark LP by The Smiths, released through Warner Music International. Widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in alternative rock history, this 1986 masterpiece features iconic tracks such as "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out," "Bigmouth Strikes Again," and the title track itself. The album showcases Morrissey's poetic lyricism paired with Johnny Marr's innovative guitar work, resulting in an emotionally resonant and musically rich experience that continues to inspire generations. The Smiths are considered pioneers of indie and alternative music. Formed in Manchester in 1982, their unique blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics quickly set them apart from their contemporaries. Over their brief but impactful career, they released several critically acclaimed albums including "Meat Is Murder" and "Strangeways, Here We Come." Their influence can be heard across countless artists who followed. Warner Music International is a globally renowned record label known for its diverse roster of world-class musicians and commitment to high-quality releases. With decades of experience in the industry, Warner has played an instrumental role in bringing groundbreaking music to audiences worldwide.
No. of tracks: 10
Manufacturer No.: 2564665887
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Azmi H. - 19/Mar/2022 5 of 5 Stars!
The 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 harder rocking record than anything the band had attempted before.