The Smiths – Meat Is Murder (Vinyl LP, Rough Trade, 1985) – Mint/ Sealed

An album built on tight, angular guitar work, steady rhythmic patterns and a sharper, more confrontational tone than their earlier releases. The songs move between driving, percussive sections and more subdued, melodic passages with clear intention. It’s a focused mid-80s statement that highlights the band’s shift into a tougher, more defined sound.

Vinyl LP. Mint/ Sealed.