Why "Meat is Murder" by The Smiths Still Matters Today
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Why ”Meat is Murder” by The Smiths Still Matters Today

2025-02-11

In February 1985, The Smiths released Meat is Murder, an album that connects the dots between various forms of violence that perpetuate our society. This is the story of that album and why it still matters today.

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