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In the following years, as they released notable albums like Meat Is Murder in 1985, which tackled more political themes and reached international success, their dynamic began to falter. Personal issues arose with Marr's struggles with alcohol and Rourke's heroin addiction, leading to tensions within the band. Despite challenges, they produced their critically lauded album The Queen Is Dead, which featured anthems like “Bigmouth Strikes Again” and solidified their status as influential artists.