The Queen Is Dead — 1986
The Smiths
Morrissey's wit and Marr's chiming guitars at their combined peak, swinging from biting satire to aching tenderness. Widely held to be their masterpiece and a cornerstone of British indie. Funny, sad and gorgeous. The one in the run that sometimes gets overlooked — don't let it.
On vinyl: The original pressing is often easy to find second-hand in good condition.
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