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• Meat Is Murder, released in 1985, is the second studio album by The Smiths and one of their most politically charged works. Building on the jangly guitar pop of their debut, the record introduced darker textures and more confrontational themes, ranging from critiques of the education system in The Headmaster Ritual to anti-militarism in Nowhere Fast and the title tracks passionate plea against animal cruelty. Johnny Marrs inventive guitar work is at its sharpest here, blending intricate riffs with shimmering layers, while Morrisseys lyrics are unapologetically direct, turning social issues into vivid, provocative statements.

  The album also shows the bands growing versatility, with tracks like That Joke Isnt Funny Anymore offering melancholy introspection, while Barbarism Begins at Ho