Recorded during their landmark 1985 tour, Amid Concrete and Clay captures The Smiths performing live at the Palace Theatre in Manchester — their own city — at the height of their creative powers. Sourced from an FM broadcast, this concert document preserves a remarkable snapshot of Morrissey and Johnny Marr in full command of their craft, delivering a set that draws from the band's most celebrated early material.
What makes this performance so compelling is the raw, immediate energy that defined The Smiths on stage — Marr's jangly, melodic guitar work intertwining with Morrissey's distinctive baritone and sardonic lyricism. Tracks like "How Soon Is Now?," "Meat Is Murder," and "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" demonstrate the band's ability to shift between brooding introspection and wiry post-punk urgency, making this an essential listen for fans who want to experience the band beyond the studio.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Dear Boss
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 11/22/2024
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TRACKS
A1. Hand In Glove
A2. How Soon Is Now?
A3. Stretch Out & Wait
A4. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
A5. Shakespeare's Sister
A6. Rusholme Ruffians
B1. The Headmaster Ritual
B2. Still Ill
B3. Meat Is Murder
B4. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
B5. Handsome Devil
B6. Miserable Lie
B7. You've Got Everything Now
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