EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 29 MIN
250 – The Smiths: "The Queen is Dead" (1986)
from Music from a Lifetime · host Bill Peters
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".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/metalcavernpodcasting Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@metalcavernpodcasting @musicfromalifetime Chapters00:00 Introduction to The Smiths and Their Context00:24 The Queen is Dead01:55 Tensions and Delays in the New Album's Leadup04:47 Cemetry Gates06:00 Discussion of "The Queen is Dead" Track by Track - with Guest Helen22:08 Bigmouth Strikes Again23:24 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "The Queen is Dead"26:23 There is a Light That Never Goes Out27:49 Podcast Notes and Contacts
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