On today’s episode, I am going to take a look at the album “The Queen is Dead” by The Smiths, the band’s third studio album released on June 16, 1986.
This episode features special guest reviewer, the lovely Helen.
Selected songs are "The Queen is Dead", "Cemetry Gates", "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out". Patreon Bonus Extra Slice includes the track "Frankly, Mr. Shankly".
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to The Smiths and Their Context
00:24 The Queen is Dead
01:55 Tensions and Delays in the New Album's Leadup
04:47 Cemetry Gates
06:00 Discussion of "The Queen is Dead" Track by Track - with Guest Helen
22:08 Bigmouth Strikes Again
23:24 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "The Queen is Dead"
26:23 There is a Light That Never Goes Out
27:49 Podcast Notes and Contacts