1985 Review – Page 2 – Illness As Art

NME – 9 February 1985

A mixed review of “How Soon Is Now?”

Short review of Meat Is Murder

Dave Thomas gives a generally positive review of The Smiths at The Opera House in Boston, Massachusetts on 14 June, 1985

Eleanor Levy gives a very positive review of The Smiths at Brixton Academy on March 1, 1985

Dave Massey gives a neutral review of The Smiths at Chippenham

Allan Jones reviews The Smiths at Royal Albert Hall in London

Bill Black gives a positive review of Meat Is Murder

Paul Du Noyer gives a generally positive review of Meat is Murder

Janice Long gives a mildly positive review of The Boy With The Thorn In His Side

Melody Maker’s review of The Smiths’ career in 1985