Barbarism Begins at Home

"Barbarism Begins at Home" is a song by the English rock band the Smiths. Featured on their second studio album, Meat Is Murder (1985), it 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 is known for Andy Rourke's funk-inspired repetitive bassline synced with Johnny Marr's funk riff, with few alterations during the track.

"Barbarism Begins at Home"
Single by The Smiths
from the album Meat Is Murder
B-side"Shakespeare's Sister"
ReleasedApril 1985
Genre
Length
  • 6:57 (album version)
  • 3:48 (7" version)
LabelRough Trade
Songwriter(s)Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Producer(s)The Smiths
The Smiths singles chronology
"Shakespeare's Sister"
(1985)
"Barbarism Begins at Home"
(1985)
"That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore"
(1985)

Track listing

7" RTD 021
No.TitleLength
1."Barbarism Begins at Home"3:48
2."Shakespeare's Sister"2:09
12" RTD 021 T
No.TitleLength
1."Barbarism Begins at Home"7:00
2."Shakespeare's Sister"2:09
3."Stretch Out and Wait"2:37
CD Single
No.TitleLength
1."Barbarism Begins at Home"3:48
2."Shakespeare's Sister"2:09
3."Stretch Out and Wait"2:37
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