Meat Is Murder Cats The album opens with the

The album opens with the slow building intergalactic anthem ‘Take It Slow Katerini’

Strange Peace confirms METZ as a leading force in modern rock

this album excels in narrative-driven songwriting through character studies

Unlike the debut's autobiographical approach

projecting clarity and depth

Meat Is Murder Cats The album opens with theWith their 1985 sophomore album Meat Is Murder, the Smiths begin to branch out and diversify, while refining the jangling guitar pop of their debut. The group crafts more sweeping, mid tempo numbers, whether it's the melancholy "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" or the failed, self absorbed protest of the title track. While the production is more detailed than before, the Smiths are at their best when they stick to their strengths "The Headmaster Ritual"