The Smiths - Meat is Murder

Meat Is Murder is the second studio album by The Smiths, released on February 11, 1985. This album is known for its more strident and political themes compared to their debut. It includes the pro-vegetarian title track “Meat Is Murder” and the anti-corporal punishment song “The Headmaster Ritual.” The music showcases the band’s growth, with influences of rockabilly and funk in tracks like “Rusholme Ruffians” and “Barbarism Begins at Home.” The album was a commercial success, becoming the band’s only studio album to reach number one on the UK Albums Chart.