Barbarism Begins at Home - 2011 Remaster

About Barbarism Begins at Home - 2011 Remaster

"Barbarism Begins at Home" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths. Featured on their second studio album "Meat Is Murder", the song features lyrics against child abuse and a funk-inspired track based around Andy Rourke's bass line. "Barbarism Begins at Home" was given an initial limited release in Germany and Italy in April 1985 but was not released as a single in the UK until 1988. It has since seen positive critical reception and became a live favorite during the band's lifetime. .

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About this song

Credited to

The Smiths

Album

Meat Is Murder · Track 8 of 9 · Longest track on the album

Released

February 11, 1985

Duration

6:53

On Last.fm

304,889 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Meat Is Murder