The Queen Is Dead (1986)
0.3916Canon Score · ranked #64 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
The Queen Is Dead is the third studio album by the English rock band the Smiths, released on 16 June 1986 by Rough Trade Records. Following the release of their second album Meat Is Murder, the Smiths retreated to Greater Manchester to begin work on new material, with Johnny Marr and Morrissey writing extensively at Marr's home in Bowdon as the band sought to escape the pressures of London and their label Rough Trade
Why it ranks #64
Every list on which The Queen Is Dead appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #1 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #66 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #113 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #218 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |