Money Changes Everything

Money Changes Everything

Released on The Smiths' 1986 album The Queen Is Dead, 'Money Changes Everything' stands as a defining track of the band's final era. Written by Morrissey and performed by Johnny Marr, the song captures the cynical detachment of post-punk with its driving guitar lines and Morrissey's detached vocal delivery. The track explores themes of materialism and the hollowness of modern relationships, serving as a poignant commentary on the era's economic anxieties. As a staple of their discography, it exemplifies the band's unique blend of jangly pop melodies and socially conscious lyrics, cementing their legacy in alternative rock history.