Morrissey - Interesting Drug

What this video is

Released on 17 April 1989, 'Interesting Drug' arrived at a flashpoint in British cultural politics — the tail end of Thatcher's third term, amid acid house moral panic, rising youth unemployment, and intensifying debates over working-class autonomy. Morrissey explicitly framed the song as a critique of the Thatcher government's prosecution of working-class drug use as a mechanism of social control. The music video…

Why it matters

A defining artefact of late-1980s British indie, 'Interesting Drug' bridges The Smiths' legacy and Morrissey's solo political voice. Co-written with Stephen Street and featuring former Smiths members Andy Rourke, Mike Joyce, and Craig Gannon alongside Kirsty MacColl on backing vocals, it was the…

The director

Tim Broad (1955–1993) was a British music video director and cinematographer, best known for his extensive creative collaboration with Morrissey and The Smiths. He directed videos for The Smiths including 'Girlfriend in a Coma' and 'Stop Me If You Think…