The Smiths
The Queen Is Dead

The Smiths were formed in 1982 with Steven Patrick Morrissey (who will from now on be known solely by his last name), John Maher (who renamed himself Marr to avoid confusion with the Buzzcocks' namesake), Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce.
From their first steps, the band distanced itself from the clamors of the rock-business and charted an original path on the English scene; the anonymous name (Smith is indeed the most common surname in Great Britain), the elusive image of the musicians, and the dreamlike vagueness of the songs underline their desire to move against the current.
After the debut "The Smiths" (1984), the anthology with unpublished tracks "Hatful Of Hollow," and "Meat is Murder" (1985), "The Queen Is Dead" arrived in 1986, through which our Smiths consolidated their fame, pairing such a strong title, explosive declarations ("...the only way to save England is to kill Margaret Thatcher...") with an increasingly ethereal and nuanced music that presents itself as a paradoxical bubble for listening.

Rightly considered by many as the album of consecration, it houses some gems including "I Know It's Over," a poignant ballad with Morrissey's melancholic voice, "Bigmouth Strikes Again" with its driving rhythm, the sublime beauty of "The Boy With The Thorn In His Side," and the whimsical miniature of "Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others," these are the most famous tracks of the moment; the rhythm section appears tighter and fuller (with the exception of some moments).
It is evident that this work, more than others, encompasses a pronounced sense of humor both in the lyrics and in Morrissey's attitude, increasingly a leader.
The Queen Is Dead also embodies the representation of the band being increasingly engaged in that "socialist" rock, which would lead them to partake in many political initiatives of the time.

In short, a great album, both for what it represented in terms of content and musically.
Absolutely a must-have in one's private collection of rock music.
Great Smiths, or rather The Smiths.