Morrissey (Every Thread Is Like Official-Thread)

[A Love American]

No thread? Jesus Christ.

[IWasaCamera]

Meh.

[Circa1628]

I just bought his You Are The Quarry CD yesterday. It's really good, one lyric was really funny:

In America, The land of the free, they said, And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way.
But where the president, is never black, female or gay, and until that day,
you've got nothing to say to me, to help me believe


It was released in 2004, obviously well before Obama became president.

[Mikeyx1230]

How was there no official thread for Morrissey = O

[Hey Kevin]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3239905680_4c54c4868b_o.gif

[kemichels]

How was there no official thread for Morrissey = O

I'm surprised Jason didn't make it. But good job, this is necessary. I love this guy. I might see him in on his way through town here on his tour.

[Dr. Acula]

Sometimes the search function isnt always working but anyway, great artist. While he's released some shitty albums in the mid-late 90s , he's also written some great records like Viva Hate, Your Arsenal, You are the Quarry and so on.

[Hey Kevin]

in the book IV there is a story about how popular he is in the hispanic community
its crazy

[steviestare]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3239905680_4c54c4868b_o.gif

Wow.

[steviestare]

This needs a bump. Just downloaded Years Of Refusal and love it.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Morrissey used to have an official thread, where did it go?

[steviestare]

Morrissey used to have an official thread, where did it go?
No idea. I just searched for it and this is all I found.

[SSLYBY]

I just pray to god I look that good when I'm his age.

[steviestare]

I just pray to god I look that good when I'm his age.
I think it has something to do with being European.

[Chris Fallon]

Want new album. Will buy when I have money.

[steviestare]

Want new album. Will buy when I have money.
I liked it a lot. I've listened to it twice now.

[Robb]

Sometimes the search function isnt always working but anyway, great artist. While he's released some shitty albums in the mid-late 90s , he's also written some great records like Viva Hate, Your Arsenal, You are the Quarry and so on.

While I might be clouded my fanboyism, I wouldn't consider any album of his bad, let alone shitty. Some are indeed weak: Kill Uncle, Southpaw, and Ringleader don't impress me much. That said, I would gladly listen to any of those three "weak" albums over the majority of any other artists' albums.

It also always annoys me that Bona Drag is a compilation and not a true album. It would make my answering the "Favorite Album" question so much easier. I still say Bona Drag, but always have to add the "Even though it is a comp... blah blah blah" qualifier to my answer.

[Circa1628]

I am really, really digging the new album

[funkel]

Meh.
This.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I just pray to god I look that good when I'm his age.

Oh, please. None of us will look that good. He's pure magic.

[Circa1628]

Want new album. Will buy when I have money.

it's really good!

[Pat k]

Vauxhall
Viva Hate
You Are the Quarry

solid

Plus, you know, he sang in the Smiths

[Circa1628]

yeah that whole Smiths thing was a pretty good thing he had going

[lenard27]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3527/3239905680_4c54c4868b_o.gif
Would.

The new album is awesome.

[Spiritinthesky]

Saw him on TV last week, he's getting fat!

[Circa1628]

I guess "fat" is open to interpretation

[Undue Noise]

Saw him on TV last week, he's getting fat!
I saw him on Johnathan Ross. He looked like he'd had a few good meals - best way I'd describe it. I wouldn't call him fat by any stretch of the imagination though.

[steviestare]

Saw him on TV last week, he's getting fat!
Fat or not, he looks good. I hope I look like that when I am old and "fat."

[Circa1628]

he really isn't that old, he's only 49

[steviestare]

he really isn't that old, he's only 49
That is old.

[Circa1628]

so now fat and old are open to interpretation

[steviestare]

so now fat and old are open to interpretation
My parents are his age. That is why I feel 49 is old.

[Circa1628]

don't let your parents know that hahaha

[steviestare]

don't let your parents know that hahaha
They have known for a long time. Maybe Morrissey will be the exception to the "old" association.

[Dr. Acula]

While I might be clouded my fanboyism, I wouldn't consider any album of his bad, let alone shitty. Some are indeed weak: Kill Uncle, Southpaw, and Ringleader don't impress me much. That said, I would gladly listen to any of those three "weak" albums over the majority of any other artists' albums.

It also always annoys me that Bona Drag is a compilation and not a true album. It would make my answering the "Favorite Album" question so much easier. I still say Bona Drag, but always have to add the "Even though it is a comp... blah blah blah" qualifier to my answer.

Hey, I love Morrissey. You can be a fan and still not dig everything the man has ever written. Ringlieader was absolute shit. Southpaw is pretty shitty too. He still has some fantastic albums. No artist has a perfect discography. Esp one who's been making records as long as he has.

[Circa1628]

Hey, I love Morrissey. You can be a fan and still not dig everything the man has ever written. Ringlieader was absolute shit. Southpaw is pretty shitty too. He still has some fantastic albums. No artist has a perfect discography. Esp one who's been making records as long as he has.
didn't ringleader get like a 99% on this site, haha

[Dr. Acula]

didn't ringleader get like a 99% on this site, haha

No idea but that album is garbage. Production is terrible too.

[Circa1628]

No idea but that album is garbage. Production is terrible too.
I'm surprised you don't like that one, it got very favorable reviews, what do you think of his new one?

[Circa1628]

I think it has something to do with being European.
being a vegetarian doesn't hurt

[Undue Noise]

Just in case anyone's interested, Morrissey was on Friday Night with Johnathan Ross last Friday (late night UK talk show) and performed "I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris" and "This Charming Man."

oBSsFUuuU0A

[Circa1628]

awesome!!! thank you for the video!

[Firefly1628]

My parents are his age. That is why I feel 49 is old.

My mom is 37 and i dont think morrisey is old. 49 is the new 30 haha

[Circa1628]

I think old starts around 60+

[Dr. Acula]

I'm surprised you don't like that one, it got very favorable reviews, what do you think of his new one?

Actually, all around, that album was received pretty middle of the road. Anyway, I dont really care about reviews...I love reading them but they never sway my opinion of an album. Case and point- alot of press shit all over Thursday when they put out "A City By The Light Divided" and I think that album is fantastic.

As for the new Morrissey album, I havent got around to listening to it because I dont DL albums but I will be picking it up Friday along with the new Thursday when I get paid. I'll post my thoughts then. :-)

[Undue Noise]

awesome!!! thank you for the video!
You're welcome.
I think old starts around 60+
I agree. I can't classify Morrissey as old just yet.

[Circa1628]

Actually, all around, that album was received pretty middle of the road. Anyway, I dont really care about reviews...I love reading them but they never sway my opinion of an album. Case and point- alot of press shit all over Thursday when they put out "A City By The Light Divided" and I think that album is fantastic.

As for the new Morrissey album, I havent got around to listening to it because I dont DL albums but I will be picking it up Friday along with the new Thursday when I get paid. I'll post my thoughts then. :-)


both are very good, I don't download albums either, we are some of the few left!

[timbedinosaur]

Stop talking about how he is old and fat, the man puts out some great music, and even though he has had some misses, he is a great artist.

[Circa1628]

he is not old or fat, but yes, puts out great music!

[reissgoespunk]

I love the new album.

[Undue Noise]

I love the new album.
It is amazing. What are your favourite tracks?

[Machu505]

Just picked up Years of Refusal. Great album.

[Robb]

Hey, I love Morrissey. You can be a fan and still not dig everything the man has ever written. Ringlieader was absolute shit. Southpaw is pretty shitty too. He still has some fantastic albums. No artist has a perfect discography. Esp one who's been making records as long as he has.

I haven't listened to either Ringleader or Southpaw in quite a while. Both albums have some great material, but as a whole I don't think either are strong.

Speaking of his weakly received albums, however, I will always defend Maladjusted. That album is much better than it gets credit for.

And as far as Years, my favorite is definitely It's Not Your Birthday Anymore, with the runners up going to Skull, One Day Goodbye..., and I'm OK By Myself.

[Wobbie]

I haven't picked this up yet, but i'm looking forward to hearing it.

[Hey Kevin]

I love the new album.
i love your avatar

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

If I'm to venture into Morrissey, where should I begin?

[steviestare]

If I'm to venture into Morrissey, where should I begin?
Viva Hate is my favorite. But his new album Years Of Refusal is pretty good. I think Years Of Refusal might appeal to more people. So maybe start there.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I'll be honest, they guy is cracking me up in the video for "Throwing My Arms Around Paris"

music is good though

[raptorz44]

What are his best albums, besides his new one? I've heard nothing but good things about him...

[Dr. Acula]

What are his best albums, besides his new one? I've heard nothing but good things about him...

If you want an older album to start with, "Viva Hate". If you want to check out something worthwhile he's done lately, try "You Are The Quarry"

[Dr. Acula]

Also, I finally got the new album and on the first couple spins, Im really enjoying it. Beats the hell out of the mess that was Ringleader.

[micahistheballs]

http://sunonthesand.net/?p=2811

My review. Looks like just about everyone is disagreeing with me.

[UnderMyDreams]

http://sunonthesand.net/?p=2811

My review. Looks like just about everyone is disagreeing with me.

haha yea...

I really didn't know who he was until everyone on here was going crazy over the album, so I picked it up.

I'm really liking it.

[erinfxs]

Think I may be seeing him in May hopefully.
I am really liking what I have heard of it too, I'm gonna go get it tomorrow.

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I'm really enjoying this album

Favorite tracks: Its Not You Birthday Anymore, One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell

Will probably change. I also really enjoy I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris

Surprised by the lack of discussion considering the amount of Morrissey love around here.

[Circa1628]

http://sunonthesand.net/?p=2811

My review. Looks like just about everyone is disagreeing with me.
yeah I definitely disagree a lot with your review

[Circa1628]

haha yea...

I really didn't know who he was until everyone on here was going crazy over the album, so I picked it up.

I'm really liking it.

glad that you found him, he has a lot of great solo albums, and anything the Smiths did is amazing

[Pat k]

I gotta get that new record. I couldn't find a good download link anywhere. Seems like the love for Moz comes in waves, basically every other album. What I mean is, I got into Moz when You Are the Quarry dropped.

[Circa1628]

I gotta get that new record. I couldn't find a good download link anywhere. Seems like the love for Moz comes in waves, basically every other album. What I mean is, I got into Moz when You Are the Quarry dropped.
You Are The Quarry is also great, you should just buy Years Of Refusal, I think it's better than You Are The Quarry

[Pat k]

You Are The Quarry is also great, you should just buy Years Of Refusal, I think it's better than You Are The Quarry

I usually buy his records, but ya know money's tight. You Are the Quarry is a classic. "Come Back to Camden," "I Have Forgiven Jesus," and "This World is Full of Crashing Bores" are great songs. I love everything that guy does.

[Circa1628]

I usually buy his records, but ya know money's tight. You Are the Quarry is a classic. "Come Back to Camden," "I Have Forgiven Jesus," and "This World is Full of Crashing Bores" are great songs. I love everything that guy does.
yeah I dig all his stuff too

[ThemChains]

Show was soooooo good tonight.

[Kid B]

Quit braggin'!

[oddwithoutend]

Meh.

Yup.

[oddwithoutend]

http://sunonthesand.net/?p=2811

My review. Looks like just about everyone is disagreeing with me.

I agree with your score and your general impressions about the album. Good review.

[Pat k]

I heard he's playing ASK at his shows now. What a cruel world that I can't be there.

[Circa1628]

what's he playing on the tour?

[drtomoe123]

When I saw him in Durham on Wednesday, he played:

This Charming Man
Something is Squeezing My Skull
Black Cloud
Billy Budd
How Soon Is Now
Throwing My Arms Around Paris
Mama Lay Softly on the Riverbed
Ask
That's How People Grow Up
How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel
Let Me Kiss you
Seasick
The Loop
Best Friend on The Payroll
One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell
Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself
I Keep Mine Hidden
The World is Full of Crashing Bores
Life Is a Pigsty
I'm OK By Myself

Encore:
Irish Blood, English Heart

[Circa1628]

pretty good setlist, lots of new stuff, not a bad thing though. I like how he still plays some Smiths songs too.

[drtomoe123]

It was a really good show, especially considering that he canceled all but the Myrtle Beach show before the one in Durham (and I heard the MB show was pretty shitty, too). It was my first time seeing Morrissey, so having him jump straight into This Charming Man made me tear up a little bit. I really like how they're playing that song...on one hand, it sounds more like the Death Cab cover, but I really think it fits how his vocals are nowadays...and my God, the way he says "return the ring" in this version makes me swoon everytime, haha. Aside from This Charming Man, Ask was probably my favorite of the Smiths covers.

Still, just hearing the songs from Years of Refusal made my night. Personally, Years is right up there with Viva Hate and You Are The Quarry in my book (with those being my favorite solo albums).

[ThemChains]

Quit braggin'!

He's on a huge tour. Get a ticket.

[Undue Noise]

So glad he's playing Ask and still puts in a couple of Smiths' songs.

[tpnations]

Does this guy have a particular album that is darker and more brooding, maybe even downright depressing, than his others?

[ThemChains]

Does this guy have a particular album that is darker and more brooding, maybe even downright depressing, than his others?

Vauxhall and I.


Not to mention that it's also his masterpiece.

[tpnations]

Vauxhall and I.


Not to mention that it's also his masterpiece.

I'm buying it as we speak. Hope you're right.

[disappearboy]

i'm a fool
i wasnt on his Moscow Show =(

[HogarthHughes]

Alright, I've recently become a fan of The Smiths, and now I want to start listening to Morrissey. Where do you guys recommend I start?

[BoratBastard]

Just bought "Vauxhall and I" on cassette for 50 cents at Goodwill... Been rocking it in the car and in the clock radio next to my bed. Pretty solid record.

[kearn1tm]

A group of us went to see a show in Detroit last summer. While the band was setting up, they played a mix on the speakers. One of my friends wanted to grab a smoke, so we walked outside the club just as these two dudes with ICP makeup caked on their faces were passing by. The song on the loud-speaker was some Morrissey track, and given the size of the venue, the music billowed out of the doors and was audible outside.

The two dudes stopped, looked at us and said "that's some pussy shit, dog," and proceeded to walk away. They were right.

[Jet Set Paul]

Morissey's thoughts on the "state of the music industry"
http://pitchfork.com/news/43002-morrissey-talks-label-troubles-glastonbury/
Obviously, it's much worse because the entire "industry"-- as it must be called-- has been destroyed in a thousand ways. The Internet has obviously wiped music off the human map-- killed the record shop, and killed the patience of labels who consider debut sales of 300,000 to not be good enough. People no longer know the top 75 charts, and what they do know of them they don't trust because chart-placings are so fixed-- everyone on the planet mysteriously flies in at number one now. The music press has died because of Internet People Power-- everyone is now their own expert critic. As a consequence there are no risks taken with music anymore-- no social commentary songs, no individualism. This is because everyone is deemed instantly replaceable.

Thoughts? I can sympathize with a few things he mentions (record shops going out of business and artists getting dropped by impatient labels) but the rest of this stuff seems pretty ridiculous/irrelevant. I guess his age is really showing here..

[cshadows2887]

Just because he phrases it bitterly doesn't mean he's not on to something...

[Jet Set Paul]

I mean, I get that it's really tough to make a living in the music industry these days--and I can see how it would be more upsetting for someone who has been making music for a long time and remembers the days (before file sharing) when you could potentially make some big money for doing what you loved. And Morrissey's not exactly the most sunny/optimistic person I can think of, so I'm not surprised by his attitude. The other stuff doesn't really make sense to me though.

Who cares about the charts? Why is he bitching about music blogs/internet critics? And who says that there's no individualism or social commentary songs anymore? I suppose if he's just referring to really mainstream "top 40" music, I'd agree with that last one, but I feel like pop music has for the most part, been shit for decades. While the piracy aspect is unfortunate, I think the internet/social networking along with advances in home studio technology has allowed for a lot more individualism, creativity, and freedom in music. The only thing that's not guaranteed anymore is money.

[antonioror20]

has anyone ever had the opportunity to meet Morrissey?

[DemBitties]

I don't think I love anything the way that some people love Morrissey. It's just that nothing speaks to me that way.