Episode 6

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19th Jul 2021

#6 The Smiths - The Queen is Dead

The Smiths finally get what they want - a universally adored 3rd album in The Queen is Dead. Except, not everyone's on board. The boys discuss Manchester's musical history, Morrissey's pitchiness and wit, and how this band set the template for many indie rockers to come.

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Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AifZZSYQUwkpyqK0ANbja?si=sQuiEC0_Tbiha8kM7EglLw

Listen to "The Queen is Dead" here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5Y0p2XCgRRIjna91aQE8q7?si=_gN0pgt9RpiQm_RchU0DZg

Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers

Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA

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1001 Album Complaints
Musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums" with jokes, delivered every Monday morning.
Musicians give irreverent takes on "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die", delivered every Monday morning.

We do all the research, help you better understand why you love the things you love, plus introduce you to new music and musical ideas you should care about. Want to sound informed, intelligent, and funny when talking about music, even the records you don't like? Want to laugh while you learn more about music production and music history? Then welcome to your new favorite weekly podcast.

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