--- product_id: 182959924 title: "The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3)" price: "98 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/182959924-the-smiths-meat-is-murder-5-33-1-3 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Universal cultural resonance Deep dive into The Smiths' iconic album 70+ pages of rich narrative The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3) **Price:** 98 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Own the story behind the sound – where music meets memoir! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3) - **How much does it cost?** 98 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/182959924-the-smiths-meat-is-murder-5-33-1-3) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Impactful:** At just over 70 pages, this book delivers a powerful, immersive experience without overwhelming your schedule. - • **Cultural Zeitgeist Captured:** Explores 1980s US and UK music scenes, connecting The Smiths to broader anglophile and alternative rock movements. - • **Intimate Autobiographical Lens:** Joe Pernice blends personal memoir with music history, creating a unique narrative that transcends typical album analysis. - • **Collector’s Edition New Stock:** Brand new, widescreen edition perfect for your curated music literature collection. - • **Essential for Smiths Fans & Music Aficionados:** Not a track-by-track guide, but a fresh, poetic perspective that deepens your appreciation of 'Meat is Murder.' ## Overview The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3) by Joe Pernice is a fresh, autobiographical exploration of the iconic 1985 album, blending personal narrative with cultural history. This 70+ page new widescreen edition offers a poetic, immersive look at the album’s impact on the author’s life and the wider 1980s music scene, making it a must-have for discerning music lovers and Smiths enthusiasts alike. ## Description Buy The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3) Widescreen Version ed. by Joe Pernice (ISBN: 9780826414946) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: My favourite 33 1/3 book so far... - I've loved all of the 33 1/3 books I've read so far - ...The Village Green Preservation Society, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Forever Changes, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Sign'O'the Times, Endtroducing... - but this is my favourite one thus far. Joe Pernice is a sometime poet and the driving force behind some of the greatest records of the last decade - from his work with Scud Mountain Boys (Big Star meets The Smiths with a knowledge of alt-country), on to his solo work, his band The Pernice Brothers and the Chap-Skyline side-project worth investigating for his New Order cover. As other reviews have pointed out this isn't a track by track analysis as some of the 33 1/3 books are - if you want that kind of music writing, best read a Smiths book by Johnny Rogan. Pernice writes an autobiographical piece located in the US in the 1980s - a stunning reminder of that history and the spirit of the age. Meat is Murder is the background to his life, or his life is the background to Meat is Murder as he falls in love and someone's beaten up and he learns to play bass and I smoke cos I hope for an early death and he suffers the high school ritual...Pernice does mention the record lots, whether nodding to lines from MIM in a style akin to Douglas Coupland's Smiths-allusions in 'Girlfriend in a Coma' , or to posit the importance of the Smiths in his life. The scene where his mother misunderstands them is hilarious and reminded me of a time when my parents were shocked and made me play There is a Light...at a barbie - couldn't quite believe what they were hearing (though I suspect the Moz resonated - coming from the same dull 1960s and films like Billy Liar and Saturday Night Sunday Morning). Meat is Murder proves to be a revelation to Joe as he forms a band and begins to connect with others and connects with his fantasy, Alison...& Pernice and other characters display anglophile aspects that show how similar we are - if anyone wants to know why the Smiths are universal, look no further. Pernice mentions other British acts too - The Cure, The Clash, Japan, Kate Bush, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Furs...but The Smiths ruled!!! This book around Meat is Murder is a bold move for this series and shows that music criticism can really be anything - on the strength of this I hope Joe attempts a novel soon. Just 70-something pages long, but had me having Proustian recollections of a High School I never went to. This sits well alongside the aforementioned Coupland book, early Bret Easton Ellis, & 'Bright Lights Big City.' My favourite 33 1/3 book so far...would love to write one myself, possibly on Sulk. Or Songs to Remember. Or Cut. Or A Trip to Marineville. Or Fire of Love. Or..."I've seen this happen in other people's lives and now it's happening in mine..." Review: wonderful insight - well written and comprehensive account of this great album ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 214,435 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 930 in Popular Music 1,038 in Rock & Pop Musician Biographies 1,329 in Rock Music | | Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews | ## Images ![The Smiths' Meat is Murder: 5 (33 1/3) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810bxRs+rwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favourite 33 1/3 book so far... *by J***S on 9 August 2006* I've loved all of the 33 1/3 books I've read so far - ...The Village Green Preservation Society, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, Forever Changes, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Sign'O'the Times, Endtroducing... - but this is my favourite one thus far. Joe Pernice is a sometime poet and the driving force behind some of the greatest records of the last decade - from his work with Scud Mountain Boys (Big Star meets The Smiths with a knowledge of alt-country), on to his solo work, his band The Pernice Brothers and the Chap-Skyline side-project worth investigating for his New Order cover. As other reviews have pointed out this isn't a track by track analysis as some of the 33 1/3 books are - if you want that kind of music writing, best read a Smiths book by Johnny Rogan. Pernice writes an autobiographical piece located in the US in the 1980s - a stunning reminder of that history and the spirit of the age. Meat is Murder is the background to his life, or his life is the background to Meat is Murder as he falls in love and someone's beaten up and he learns to play bass and I smoke cos I hope for an early death and he suffers the high school ritual...Pernice does mention the record lots, whether nodding to lines from MIM in a style akin to Douglas Coupland's Smiths-allusions in 'Girlfriend in a Coma' , or to posit the importance of the Smiths in his life. The scene where his mother misunderstands them is hilarious and reminded me of a time when my parents were shocked and made me play There is a Light...at a barbie - couldn't quite believe what they were hearing (though I suspect the Moz resonated - coming from the same dull 1960s and films like Billy Liar and Saturday Night Sunday Morning). Meat is Murder proves to be a revelation to Joe as he forms a band and begins to connect with others and connects with his fantasy, Alison...& Pernice and other characters display anglophile aspects that show how similar we are - if anyone wants to know why the Smiths are universal, look no further. Pernice mentions other British acts too - The Cure, The Clash, Japan, Kate Bush, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Furs...but The Smiths ruled!!! This book around Meat is Murder is a bold move for this series and shows that music criticism can really be anything - on the strength of this I hope Joe attempts a novel soon. Just 70-something pages long, but had me having Proustian recollections of a High School I never went to. This sits well alongside the aforementioned Coupland book, early Bret Easton Ellis, & 'Bright Lights Big City.' My favourite 33 1/3 book so far...would love to write one myself, possibly on Sulk. Or Songs to Remember. Or Cut. Or A Trip to Marineville. Or Fire of Love. Or..."I've seen this happen in other people's lives and now it's happening in mine..." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wonderful insight *by A***D on 22 January 2024* well written and comprehensive account of this great album ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you *by A***N on 13 December 2023* Thank you ## Frequently Bought Together - The Smiths' Meat Is Murder (Thirty Three and a Third series) - Radiohead's OK Computer (Thirty Three and a Third series) - Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/182959924-the-smiths-meat-is-murder-5-33-1-3](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/182959924-the-smiths-meat-is-murder-5-33-1-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*