{"product_id":"the-smiths-transmission-impossible-classic-radio-broadcasts","title":"The Smiths - Transmission Impossible (Classic Radio Broadcasts)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Smiths, formed in Manchester in 1982, quickly rose to prominence as one of the most influential bands of the\u003cbr\u003edecade despite their relatively brief existence.\u003cbr\u003eFronted by Morrissey’s distinctive lyrical wit and Johnny Marr’s\u003cbr\u003einnovative guitar work, the band redefined indie rock with a fusion of jangling melodies and introspective themes.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough they disbanded in 1987 after just four studio albums, their legacy has endured, and they remain as\u003cbr\u003echerished by fans today as ever.\u003cbr\u003eThis new 3CD set pays tribute to that legacy by capturing The Smiths at their peak, bringing together three of their\u003cbr\u003efinest live performances in one definitive collection.\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing the raw energy, passion and chemistry that made\u003cbr\u003etheir concerts unforgettable, the set offers both long-time devotees and new listeners an immersive experience of\u003cbr\u003ethe band’s artistry.\u003cbr\u003eIt stands as a celebration of their enduring influence and a reminder of just how powerful their\u003cbr\u003eshort but brilliant career was.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• DISC ONE presents a standout show from the ‘Meat Is Murder Tour’, recorded just a month after the release\u003cbr\u003eof their second album on 18 March 1985 at the Apollo Theatre in Oxford.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally broadcast the following\u003cbr\u003emonth, the performance was a raucous affair that remains a firm fan favourite to this day.\u003cbr\u003e• DISC TWO captures a concert at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool the following year, staged as part of the\u003cbr\u003e‘From Manchester With Love’ benefit.\u003cbr\u003eRecorded four months before the release of The Queen Is Dead\u003cbr\u003e(1986), it is remarkable for featuring the live debuts of ‘Vicar in a Tutu’, ‘Cemetry Gates’ and ‘There Is a Light\u003cbr\u003eThat Never Goes Out’.\u003cbr\u003e• Concluding the set, DISC THREE features a sublime performance at Pier 84 in New York on 6 August 1986,\u003cbr\u003ewhere both the band and audience were in top form.\u003cbr\u003eMixing highlights from The Queen Is Dead with earlier\u003cbr\u003efan-favourites, the show remains one of the finest The Smiths ever gave, reciprocated by a clearly adoring\u003cbr\u003eaudience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EAT TO THE BEAT","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":53206764749127,"sku":"TRI-67785","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/4ed98d871c62c8b240891cc19d048ebc.jpg?v=1769375260","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/the-smiths-transmission-impossible-classic-radio-broadcasts","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}