Reviews (page 4 of 8)
just kinda boring 1
Somehow this opening makes me think that this is a person who is cooler than I am. I mean, that was a given, but yeah. …ok, not sure what I make of that one.
Don't need to be lectured to…
I forgot how good this album was
As an American political independent, I'm as critical of Americans as the next guy, but that first track was a pretty shallow and juvenile attempt, and the next one starting right into criticism of the English was just as bad. Also, I'm pretty critical of organized religion, and I felt the same way about the Jesus song. So, three stinkers right off the bat. Things picked up after those and got back to a more Smiths-like (but a little more grown up) Morrissey, which I like ⭐⭐.75
Ah man I love morrisey's voice!
It was meh. Not a huge fan
America elected Obama just to spite Morrissey
7/10 Favourite: I'm Not Sorry Least Favourite: The World Is Full of Crashing Bores
Didn't click with me much though it's cool that Morrisey went with a much grittier sound. Lots of lyrics complaining about people rightfully calling him out, yawn.
Cool, great album, can’t deny it. God he sucks. See also: Van Morrison. Can we get a break from theses diva assholes for a while?
Absolute trash
The Smiths but without all the good bits. Like a Christmas dinner but it’s only sprouts.
If the lyrics weren't so miserable and pretentious, this album would be solid. As it was, there's only so many times you can listen to Mr Morrissey bemoan the fact nobody wants him. Maybe it's because you are a ball of misery? On a positive note, I didn't actually mind the music and found it easy enough to listen to.
La música es genial y tiene varias canciones que me gustaron mucho, pero ya resulta tremendamente cansada la actitud de Morrissey de "odio absolutamente todo y esto es un fastidio". Cada vez le creo menos. El tipo no es nada malo, pero qué perro infierno debe haber sido trabajar con él o hasta conocerlo.
This might be the most insufferable Morrissey album yet. It starts with a song about how America isn't progressive enough, which is rich coming from Morrissey. In case that gave you any doubts about his politics, the second song "Irish Blood, English Heart" sounds like he's trying to write the theme song for UKIP or the Refom Party, moaning about being called racist for doing racist things. Later in the album, he sings about how he never found the woman of his dreams in the exact same song where he is at pains to describe how he's never sorry for anything. The rest of the album is basically a list of everything he finds boring (his go-to insult), while sticking his head further and further up his own ass. This challenge has made me listen to three solo Morrissey albums now, which has only reenforced my belief that he is an awful person. The music from Alain Whyte is listenable and as usual Morrissey aligns himself with good songwriters, but it hardly makes up for it. The Smiths had the genius of Johnny Marr to make you ignore Morrissey's antics (and anyway, that are of Morrissey was a lot less controversial), but I'm happy to finally be done with these solo albums. To use his own words, this album was a crashing bore.
No.
Enjoyed the music, good album, much better than I was expecting.
I have heard some songs by Morrissey that I cannot remember the names to. What stood out in those songs that does not stand out here, was the excellent guitar playing. He has changed guitar players for this album and it shows. Other than that, I really am not a fan of the droning kind of shoegaze music that this sounds like
Indie AHA. Litt boring
Kind of annoying but also not bad?
Sorry, I have difficulties to endure Morrissey. As untrustworthy he seems to be as a person, as untrustworthy I see his music. Disconnected emotions in his performance although great voice, and lyrics that occasionally can be anarchist it blends in with religious dedication. Only plus I can find is the backing band which sounds great.
Nah, not for me. Somewhere short of Bowie and I don't much like David Bowie. I kept waiting for those big hits to jump out. Not so much.
morrisey :/
So the Album is okay, some song better than others. I listend to all Songs but I would not hear the album on repeat or mor than once
Boring racist man and album
Very recognisable Morrissey but not his very best - and definitely not as good as anything The Smiths (which would all get an easy 5 from me). So a big fat 3 but not quite a 4. The songs are good, there just aren't any standout, spectacular one on this album. But in the right mood I can enjoy this.
Oh, no, Morrissey, what have you done. Complaining about the whole world does not fill an album. I guess your big times were before this album.
A bit boaring britpop
My mentally unwell aunt, who homeschooled her child but never taught them to socialise or even read, changed her surname to his and named her child after him. That paints a fairly accurate picture of the type of person drawn to this perpetual self-aggrandising, faux self-pitying teenager.
I liked every one of these songs, though a couple really stand out for me: I'm Not Sorry, How Could Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel. Otherwise, every song rates 4 stars. A solid solid 4 star effort by Morrissey and crew.
Didn't think I liked Morrissey's voice but this was actually rather enjoyable.
Without Marr, it's just wank
I like how pathetic he is
Ih
Decent album with a few standouts
Judging in a vacuum this is ok. Judged against much of his other output it’s pretty drab. Very few memorable moments.
Dumb and boring. It honestly hurts my head how someone who helped make The Smiths brilliant can churn out solo work this painfully mediocre.
Oh Morrissey, how did you become so terrible?
I don't like crooner era Morrissey. Not should how he lost the plot so bad after the smiths.
I just didn't really like this album much. It's like Morrissey was making a band impersonation of one of his own albums. He's always been pretentious, but this album has even more of that and on repeat.
Pleasant enough for a listen but no stand out tracks for me...
like what even are these lyrics bro
Fuck you Morrissey
Hmm, musically this is a decent album. Lyrically, it’s super casual, almost feels like stream of consciousness rather than a cohesive song. It’s humorous enough on a first listen, but it’s not really conducive to repeat plays. Honestly the further into the album I get, the more over this guys thoughts I feel. I think this is a 3 musically and a 2 lyrically. I’m going to rate this a 2 because I don’t think it’s possibly to block out the words when listening and after hearing all 47 minutes, it’s starting to sound really whiney and annoying.
a lot of the lyrics were cheese at times, but the groove was just too good ! he lost me at some bits, but had me throughout and i could def see myself putting this on again in my life #easylisten
Bought this album in ‘04 when it was released and welcomed Morrissey’s return. Great album. Favorite “First of the Gang to Die” & “How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel are two of the best.
Morrissey may be a difficult person, to put it at least a bit euphemistically. But he has a great voice and makes great music. You can hear that on this album. And although I liked it, I probably won't listen to it again anytime soon. Morrissey isn't really my cup of tea. 4/5
In this album, Morrissey assures us that he was a "good and nice kid" who is only racist because he is English. But don't worry: he has forgiven Jesus for making him like this. Also he wants to kiss you.
Had some nice tunes but fuck Morissey
Morrissey heeft echt een prima zangstem. De gitaren en muziek sowieso is vrij standaard rock. Het is alleen jammer dat het vooral een beetje zeikerig word. Hij huilt, en klaagt een heel album vol, en dat is toch niet echt iets waar ik warm van word. America is not the world heeft ie volkomen gelijk in hoor, maar dan het zeikerige, hijgerige Let me Kiss you, tsja... Ik ben er niet zo van, vind het nummer daarvoor vele malen spannender. Stuk sneller ook! Maar verder? Mwah, ik ben niet zo'n groot fan. Zangstem is prima, maar het is allemaal niet super spannend eigenlijk, het is prima achtergrond muziek want als je wat meer naar de teksten gaat luisteren dan irriteer je je snel. Ik tenminste wel. FAVO: The first of the gang to die
This was much pop-ier than I was expecting, but that's not a bad thing. I liked this overall pretty well. 3.25/5
Didn't really care for this. I think Morrissey doesn't work for me outside the context of The Smiths. It seems like Johnny Marr made Morriseys songs less cynical and more bittersweet or something. That balance is off here and I didn't care for it. 2.25/5
The songs that sound like The Smiths are solid. Everything else is boring, much like this douche is in real life
This was fine. Not sure why I need to hear this before I die?
this sucks so bad it's got me defending America, which i ordinarily would not. "You're heads so big..." bruh, look in a fuckin mirror. It's amazing that The Smiths were so great in spite of this wanker. Despite being from 2004, this sounds like AI slop. Yes his lyrics can be clever at times, but nowhere near as clever as he thinks they are. And fuck me apparently he has 3 albums on the list...
Wenn man die Smiths Vergangenheit außer acht lässt bleibt eigentlich nur politisch fragwürdiges gejaule
Da fällt mir ein, dass Charles Manson auch schöne Musik gemacht hat.
Yeah, USA. Cooles, stimmiges Album. 4/5
Erste Edition von "Trennen von Kunst und Künstler". Morrissey hat echt einige Sachen gesagt, die wirklich furchtbar finde. Seine Solo-Sachen habe ich in positiver Erinnerung, The Smiths finde ich ganz gut, aber etwas überbewertet. "Irish Blood, English Heart" hat mich als Single damals gut abgeholt. Das ganze Album finde ich solide. Die Produktion ist klasse.
Couldn't really listen to this for more than 10 minutes, and I forced myself to try. The lyrics are so stupid and the music is boring.
Awesome album
Rv
You Are The Quarry is the album that began my love affair with the great man himself, Morrissey. When it came out, I played it endlessly and went to around eight shows on the tour. Listening again twenty years later, it still sounds fantastic. Lyrically, this album is superb — classic Morrissey wit, melancholy, and sharp observation. The music holds up brilliantly too, full of swagger and melody. Tracks like I Have Forgiven Jesus, First of the Gang to Die, and Irish Blood, English Heart remain standout moments, but honestly, every song here is a belter. This is an easy 5/5 for me. Favourite track: Irish Blood, English Heart and First of the Gang to Die Least favourite track: Every song deserves its place Album artwork: One of Morrissey’s simpler covers, but still iconic
Couldn’t really get into it
Decent rock
Alaway a great singer a d musician. Love his music this is a must hear not his best yetn amazing alum overall
Sorry, no
The thinnest line between insufferable self-righteousness and excellence.
The only thing I hate more than Morrissey is my enjoyment of his music. I honestly don't know why a third album of his is here, but I can't lie and say I didn't enjoy it. As before, I prefer the sound of the Smiths because Morrissey needs someone like Johnny Marr to balance him out. But You Are The Quarry is good. Even as an American, I appreciate "America Is Not The World" and understand "Irish Blood, English Heart." I just wish Morrissey would stop being so holier-than-thou.
Seriously, enough with the Morrissey. We get it; the creator of this book loves Morrissey. I can understand The Smiths being on here, and I can understand an album of Morrissey's solo work. But it's getting ridiculous. This album was pretty mid, too, so that just annoyed me even more. This album somehow seemed even more pretentious than usual, which is saying something for Morrissey. I guess this was a comeback album for him, but it wouldn't have gotten more than a single play from me, if that. Anyway, whatever. The album was a 2.5, not rounding up. Please be the last Morrissey album I have to listen to on this project.
3.5 I liked it. However, he can shove his fish and chips
Removed. Listened anyway. Moz is OK by me. That's, not a real machine-gun, gangster
Never been a fan
I just dont like Morrissey. You hear it once, you've heard it all. Stop putting him on this list.
Soft and mellow, not for me
The king of whiners and pretentiousness still has it. He does have a pretty great voice.
Instrumentation is dull, a gigantic step down from the Smiths. He comes across here as a deeply sour and unpleasant person.
Es ist ein Album, das polarisiert – und genau das macht es großartig. Morrissey liefert hier ein Werk voller literarischer Schärfe, musikalischer Eigenwilligkeit und provokanter Haltung. Wer nur einen Stern vergibt, weil ihm der Sound nicht gefällt, verkennt die Tiefe und den Anspruch dieser Musik. Morrissey würde sich über solche Hater-Kommentare vermutlich freuen – sie zeigen, dass seine Songs nicht für jeden gemacht sind, sondern für jene, die bereit sind, zuzuhören und zu verstehen. Gerade die Kritik aus Rap-, Jazz- oder Hip-Hop-Kreisen offenbart oft ein Mangel an Verständnis für das, was Morrissey hier leistet: ein kluges, kompromissloses Album, das Haltung zeigt und sich nicht anbiedert. Fünf Sterne – weil weniger diesem Werk nicht gerecht würden. 😊
they can never make me hate you moz
..? its so dumb?
Accidentally closed my browser with my full review written. Not doing it again, can't. He hates America, He made an incel song. The whole thing is way too long. I don't get how so many kids were into this guy. That might be my cut and paste review for all of his solo work from now on. Maybe I should be writing these out of the browser and then copy/pasting into the browser because this happens way too often.
Morrissey, the biggest cccccccccuuuuu
Not for me
It’s just very much the definition of M.O.R.
I take great pride in, at the ripe age of 51, I'm still actively and constantly searching for new music and bands. Unlike most of my friends I'll happily get an album that looks cool or see a show by myself. That having been said, I have a fee artists that haven't grown past me being 17. Sonic Youth, Built To Spill, and, yes Morrissey. I was the stereotypical goth kid, crying along with the Smiths and memorizing Bona Drag when it came out.. Seminal shit. So, to hear a new to me Morrissey album is strange. Still hits the notes. Still some biting social commentary and wit, and still the jilted song structures. But all these years later, it just doesn't land. Not because it's bad, or even because of his increasingly problematic personality, but because I know what real pain is. And loneliness. And how mean the world the can be. It used to be romantic. Now it's just sad. I don't know if this is a good or bad record. I just know that I know where I'm gonna go to when I wanna remember what being 15 felt like. This isn't it.
For me, it is just an okay album. Fine lyrics and fine music, but not really anything that hits my ear right.
First time listening to Morrissey ever so I had no idea what to expect, let alone from an album cover where he's holding a Tommy gun. What I found was a decent rock album very reminiscent of the time it was released in. The track "Irish Blood, English Heart" sounds like it could have been on The Killers's Hot Fuss. Easily a 3/5 for me
It was alright tbf
Interesting album, some catchy stuff along the way, and some genuinely wacky lyrics. Struggles of being of Irish origin in England is addressed a number of times. Intriguing, apparently it made him big with Mexican/Latinos in America. I'm Not Sorry was my favourite. Low 3* (2.8 rounded up)
This is fine.
This was a pretty decent album overall. It’s definitely different from what Morrissey did with The Smiths, but considering it came out much later, that’s not surprising. The album feels very much like a product of its time, fitting right into the pop rock and alternative rock sound of the late ’90s and early 2000s. It works well as a pop album, with a mix of calm, chill songs and a few tracks featuring subtle electronic beats and synths, adding extra texture and color. It’s cool to see that Morrissey managed to stay relevant, releasing a solid album and keeping his solo career moving forward.
Good album. Interesting. Felt like there was an underlying message he wanted to get across.
Hyllad och efterlängtad, kallades t.o.m. comebackplatta när den kom (Maladjusted kom 1997). Detta efter att Moz varit utan skivkontrakt i flera år efter att gjort sig omöjlig hos flera bolag. Men som ni hör problemen har redan börjat innan en ton är spelad. Moz ägnar sig mestadels åt att avhandla diverse personliga oförrätter och fäktas med väderkvarnar. Visst det finns en och annan välriktad udd. Passningen till The Cures "Friday i'm in love" på "I have forgiven Jesus" är underhållande och snygg t.ex. (Robert Smith och Moz har ju haft en beef ända sen 80talet). Men mestadels blir faktiskt ganska tröttsamt med dessa personliga vendettor över en nästan ett helt album. Borta är den historiebaserade lyrik och mera allmängiltliga tilltal med knivskarp precision som vi såg på "Viva Hate!". Musiken är rätt tråkig, mycket låter som urvattnade kopior på låtar han gjort förut fast utan bra popmelodier eller hookar och balladerna är för svulstiga. Det är närmast en parodi på sig själv musikaliskt. Sen produktionen, det är möjligt att mycket gitarrpop lät så här vid den tiden, jag vet inte? Men produktionen är steril, plastigt komprimerad och helt själlös. Skivan lät aningen bättre i ett par taskiga lurar, men i bra lurar eller ut i högtalare låter den fruktansvärd rent soundmässigt. Kanske är jag lite väl gnällig? Det finns absolut en del bra låtidéer. Den mexikanska gangsterflörten i texten till "First of fhe gang" är bra även om musiken är trist, "the lazy dykes" tycker jag om liksom de oortordoxa tilltaget med syntar "I like you". Men på det hela taget har jag ganska tråkigt och det är ingenting jag brukar ha när Morrissey är bra
Back to Camden är en av Morrisseys finaste ballader någonsin. I övrigt ytterligare några bra låtar, som America is not the world och hiten First of the gang to die, men produktionen är ett sänke. Slentrianspelad gitarrock klär Morrissey dåligt.
Har lyssnat igenom. Har ej tid för recension.
Musikaliskt trist och själlöst. Produktionen låter livlös, särkilt trummorna. Med mycket där på ribban tar sig Morrisseys penna över godkäntnivån.
This album may include what is probably Morrissey's best solo song, but do we really need to listen to four (4) Morrissey albums before we die? I mean, they all kinda sound pretty similar. It's not bad, but definitely not essential. Key tracks: The First of the Gang to Die
5.5/10
Meh
A bit too direct sometimes, but some parts were a vibe
Disappointment
Was expecting something way worse. 4.3
Generally positive review. Slightly upbeat, decidely Brit.
some good melodies
Morrissey idzie na walkę z całym światem - Ameryką, Jezusem, brytyjskością, mundurowymi, wszystkimi krewnymi i znajomymi królika. Jakby chciał odrzucić od siebie wszystko i wszystkich, a jednocześnie utyskuje, że nikt go nie kocha. Mam wrażenie, że w wieku 44 lat bycie aż takim tsundere edgelordem naraża człowieka na śmieszność. "Wszyscy są be, wszyscy są fe, nie lubię was, nikt mnie nie rozumie. Ej, czemu uciekacie?! Niech ktoś tu przyjdzie i mnie przytuli!" Przy "How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I feel" cringowałem. A mimo to Morrissey wciąż potrafi być poetycki, chociażby "Come back to Camden" jest śliczne, a "First of the Gang to Die" to jeden z moich ulubionych utworów Anglika. Ale ten album to dla mnie trochę hit and miss. Mimo to czasem pewnie wrócę. 3,5/5
I thought it wasn't anything special but after listening to Sugar I have wraped look onto music and how deep the medicore well can go.
This is not the album I would have picked. I can think of a few much better
Not my thing.
The Smiths this is not
America, where the president is never black, female or gay
This thing hits like crazy when you're 20 and sad and kind of stupid.
Absolutely world-class piss-taking by one of the world's all-time great piss-takers. He's in fine form here and no way this should have been exed.
Very excited for this! I actually have not listened to much of Morrissey by himself, only with da boys. Damn, America Is Not The World, hits hard as fuck right now. Very timely. Irish Blood, English Heart - I like this one a lot. This is the problem with listening to this album at work, I wanna read through the lyrics and really digest it but I am also trying to answer emails. The world certainly is full of crashing bores and i am not one of them. How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel is cracking me up and is also excellent. All The Lazy Dykes is melancholy in a funny way.
Very Y2K. First of the gang to die is a great song.
Easy listening, good jams and lyrics. Not really my thing but I get it.
Never dug The Smiths, but Moz solo goes so well
alte de isch jo huere hässig. aaaalte you fat pig?? broo morrissey chill. vorallem ischs meeega platt. aso dmusig gfallt mer eigentli no. aber brudi isch das on the nose. irish blood english heart au sehr direkt. wenigstens jetz sochli anti england? mh weisnöd. i have forgiven jesus? er will meega fest edgy sii oh mein gott. come back to camdem eher uf de pathetische siite. aso herzig. schöni chords und so. i'm not sorry au sehr subtile titel. do findi s intrumental ehner ustuschbar. nöd schlecht aber macht etz nüüüt. the world is full of crashing bores isch recht geil. au wenns easy ghässig und verbitteret wirkt wieder vom text her? ischs amel chli ironisch? let me kiss you findi no cool. bitz groove. super pre chorus? brudi someone you physically despise but my heart is open. huere brutal. you know i couldn't last goht recht los, findi geil. fast beste song? git e 3 well chli kindisch verbitteret? und aber au recht cooli songs mengmol. seltsam irgendwie.
poah morrissey scho alles cool und so (also musikalisch, ich glaub er isch en rechte hund?) aber bruchemer SO VILL VO IHM?? daaamn so text hetti iwie nöd erwartet vo ihm chli sehr straight forward aber trz na cool ab I have forgiven jesus wirds denn wieder chli sehr seicht hans gfühl d produktion isch sehr 90er/2000er the world is full of crashing bores und how can anybody sind musikalisch recht langwilig aber hend na cooli lyrics first of the gang to die isch eis vode berüehmtere uf dem album und gsehns scho? nüt mega crazy aber catchy refrain let me kiss you het seeehr es cools churzes klavierzwüschespiel hahaha chans nöd ganz ernst neh "denk ah öpper wo du hot findsch" ... DÖFF ICH DICH KÜSSE mmhh ja sexy morrissey findi arsch und au de meh rockig/schneller morrissey findi passts eifach NÖD ich han sini stimm ja echt gern aber sie passt halt doch hüfig nur uf e begrenzti ahzahl vo musigstil i like you AAARRSCG wird wahrsch es 3, wenn ich sini stimm nöd so gern hett, wärs es 2
viva: hated. (⌐■_■)
I guess I think Morrissey is fine, which is better than bad.
Personal notes, I like it mellow
First introduction to morrissey beyond obviously the smiths. I feel like if you don’t know why people don’t like him this album will pave it’s way to it. Very crybaby, I’m a big lyrics person so I’m always extra sensitive to them and it brought nothing. I liked first of the gang to die I guess!
Not going to waste my time listening.
I don’t love the melodies and production but I think every song has 10/10 lyrics
Gross
Controversial, political, dramatic, and not bad. Songs seemed quite similar by the end of the album. (2.6*s) We’re not done with this Brit…
You Are the Quarry should be thrown in a quarry and buried. This album is Morrissey on a soap box about a bunch of typical subjects like politics, American greed, corporate BS, fame, religion, social acceptance, blah blah blah. I really was annoyed. It has minimal lyrical rhyme and just sounds like stage rants. This record is a complete flop. Even the back-up music was pretty lame. 0.93 stars you fat pig...take a hamburger and shove it.
Another dip in the Morrissey well for better or for worse. I can't disagree that objectively he is a competent musician and songwriter. However, he manages to do everything in what seems like the most obnoxious way he can possibly think of. The subject matter appears to be designed to piss everyone off and alienate as many potential fans as possible. Despite this You Are The Quarry was OK for a one time listen. It's got a little more modern swagger to help cover up just a bit of the Morrissey melodrama and completely ridiculous lyrics. It's another entry in the "meh" department though I think I've had my fill of Morrissey on this list. 2.50 stars
Please god don't make me actually like Morrissey 3
unfortunately, i HAD this one. i was naive and aware of the smiths, but really only knew morrissey was the singer, and not much else. getting this on site from a rack of CDs, (don't see that shit anymore) i picked it up and learned a lot. this felt like a tryhard attempt to cash in on politics at the time. its not very cryptic and its unapologetic. at the time punk rock me was like COOL but now it just feels like some British man being condescending. the music is decent, and im sure the brits love this shit, but as a colonist, i dislike it. 2/5 and that's with my connection to it.
Rubbish
Gettin high off his own farts on this one. It didn’t do anything for me.
13 year olds shouldn't listen to Morrissey. I shouldn't have been listening to Morrissey at 13, but a friend shared this record with me and I put it on my iPod. (it was probably on every iPod I had after that, if I could find it). But I really never could get into it. I don't know if it was the way that it was explained to me: "Its like 80s indie" , "its like post punk" , "its like Depeche Mode mixed with Death Cab for Cutie." I don't know, man. I tried freakin hard to like Morrissey and probably only left it in my collection because of the allusion that listening to Morrissey makes one seem cultured and interesting. But then I got older and I started to understand why people like Morrissey and that Morrissey is an important artist for indie and punk and post punk. I get it. And I have grown to enjoy his weird opera-esque cutesy voice. This record is fun. I kind of think his lyrics are not the best. They're a little too obvious. But I also get that at the time, it was important to write songs about this. This was post 9/11, height of the War of Terror. America was falling out of favor on the world stage and records like this (amongst others) made a difference. (American Idiot, War on Errorism, Rock Against Bush, The Last Sucker, etc) I had a good time with this today. It was a bit cathartic. Its fun to be able to come full circle with Morrissey. Respect the artistry, love certain songs (especially The Smiths) and also just respect that he is one weird dude who has written some weird ass songs. (all the lazy dykes?)
Morrissey has has a chokehold on my balls ever since I listened to all the Smiths albums 4 Star not Smith but Smith Adjacent
Amb el que m'agraden els Smiths, Morrisey no hauria de fer discs en solitari.
видимо недостаточно сентиментально чтобы сразу хватало + слова-то я плохо слушаю (а у Морриси когда вслушиваюсь скорее оторопь берёт)
I overdosed on Smiths/Morrissey maybe 15 years ago, and I skipped some of the more recent albums. This was a great way to revisit his work and it doesn't disappoint. This definitely made its way into my rotation. Really digging the pop punk-ish track.
Tough one Moz.
The problem with Morissey is he writes compelling lyrics even when he's an assehole. Trying to gauge where he is on this album in his journy to the state of absoutle and supreme asshole! The level of self obsession is alarming but little dog whistles at this point ,so maybe halfway there?
Oh Mozza you silly man. Such wasted talent tarnished by all that ukip fuckwittery, it's hard to be objective in the shadow of his racist nonsense but this was a good album
The other day, Labi Siffre issued a cease and desist order to Tommy Robinson for his use of Something Inside So Strong (he said, “Anyone who knows me and knows my work since 1970 will know the joke of them using the work of a positive atheist, homosexual black artist as apparently representative of their movement.”) I enjoyed the witty lyrics of You Are The Quarry, but worry that Morrisey might have written Irish Blood, English Heart in support of this spirit of isolationism and intolerance. Hopefully I am completely misguided, but the bad taste remains in my mouth. So 5 stars for the good music and outspoken content. Remove a star for Morrisey's dubious politics. Remove another star because I've never really got on with Morrisy/The Smiths on a subjective level: my toe tap doesn't tap to their tunes. But? I? Kind of? Liked? It?
Just another ex-1001 album!™ http://1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie.wikidot.com/album-artists-a-z-ex I wasn't in the mood for another Morrissey album, I couldn't be arsed with the knobheadery. But was then later surprised how much this album resonated with me.
blurgh. Rating this with 1 star is 1 star too many.
All the subtlety of a jackhammer
1, много ме издразни по някаква причина
Unfortunately, a banger. I find Morrissey as insufferable as the next person. But this is quite a good album. It's in the signature Morrissey style of delivery and lyrics, with surprisingly nice instrumental backing. Every song has a keen and humourous line or two. "First of the Gang to Die", "I Have Forgiven Jesus", and "How Could Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel" are stand-outs. This album does not reach the highs of any of the Smiths albums, but for what it's worth, this is pretty solid.
Ottamatta kantaa herraan itseensä, niin kyllähän Morrissey musiikkia osaa tehdä. Hyvä levy, ei kuitenkaan mikään tajunnanräjäyttävä. 3,5/4.
Bon c'est de la pop du début des années 2000 Un peu rock Un peu engagé Pas transcendant
Haven’t we only had 2 Smiths albums so far? Let’s get ST in here before a third Morrissey album. This was perfectly fine but not different enough to warrant a spot. High 3.
Really don't like him and this doesn't change my opinion. In fairness this was listenable.
The music was fine, he and his lyrics are insufferable. My God.
I only knew a few Smiths songs, haven't heard any solo stuff before this. I liked it.
The instrumental tracks sound like they were bought online wholesale. So generic and boring! Why Does this guy get 4 solo albums!?
What a bore.
Can't really find anything good to say about this one. At this point he's just obnoxious and self important and the songs all suck. At least the Smiths had some decent songs.
The run from Irish Blood, English Heart to How Can Anybody Possibly Know Me makes sense as one of those reflective old guy albums. Keep America Is Not The World at the start as a funny opener, and First Of the Gang To Die as a banger at the end. Let Me Kiss You is a nice ironic love song, but the last three tracks are filler and leave the listener feeling he’s disappeared up his own arse. Listening to this a few times to work out what was wrong with it made me appreciate the middle section more. An older, ruminating Morrissey, seldom breaking out into the way a-heys of his past.
3/5
Why are there so many albums from Morrissey in this list? Is my musical taste so bad that I don't appreciate Morrissey's music, or is the creator of this list such a fan of him?
The first few songs had be cackling. Comedy music isn’t for me, but I get what he’s trying to do. Bo burnham vibes
fuck off
I enjoy The Smiths enough but have never been inclined to delve into Morrissey’s solo catelog. There is some clever enough songwriting here but just felt a bit flat musically. Also, this is awful album art, just brutal. Mentioned to a buddy that without Johnny Marr, I just can’t get into Morrissey and his response was, “Without Marr, it’s just more assey” 3 stars
I confirmed what I have always suspected - I do not care for Morrissey or his solo work. One additional star because I know several people who do like it, so it’s got to be a subjective thing for me. 2⭐️
Okay, I have some pre-conceptions before I listen to this. Never really liked him, or his music but will be the first time I’ve done a full album. Let’s see… Quite the opener about America and quite laughable lyrics. Actually quite like the clean vocals, clear lyrics and steady gait. ‘I have forgiven Jesus’ a title that captures his self-importance perfectly! The backing tracks can sound like cheap karaoke at times. Gets a little repetitive and feels like separate, self-righteous mediocre poems set to music. But I didn’t hate it as much as I thought I would.
Quite dull. There is simply too much morrissey on the list
Kinda insufferable
Such a unique sounding voice. Enjoyed listening to this if you don't listen too closely to the lyrics and ignore the personality of the man himself!
Really nice, one of his records I thoroughly enjoy.
An awful man makes an awful(ly) great album.
Very fun listen that has a really solid production quality and mixing that I very much enjoyed. Toes a nice line of both pop and rock that I found very fresh. Personally enjoyed the songs with social commentary more engaging, but an interesting album that isn't bogged down by a more mainstream sound. Top tracks: America Is Not the World, I'm Not Sorry, I Like You
First of the Gang To Die is excellent, rest is the sound of a bitter man disappearing up his own arse...
no
I admittedly dreaded after seeing that Morrissey, on his own, had four records on this list, in addition to the three allotted for the Smiths. As I established in my review of Meat is Murder and The Queen is Dead, Morrissey had been the biggest hurdle for me getting into the Smiths because he's that much of a dick. As one could imagine, I was even less enthused about going into his solo output. Still, I can now say that I enjoyed The Queen is Dead, and I wanted to go into this album with an open mind. So, what did I get with Morrissey, You Are the Quarry? Well, instrumentally, this is a pleasant-sounding record. It's a nice blend of early 2000s alternative and pop rock, with Morrissey's baritone delivery nestled in front of Alain Whyte's elegant guitar play, a decent rhythm section, and some lush string arrangements. It's not the most commanding instrumental performance coming off the two Smiths albums I heard prior, but it does make for an enjoyable listen. What isn't as enjoyable, unfortunately, are the lyrics. For better and worse, You Are the Quarry is an album largely about Morrissey's own drama, from his trademark self-deprecation to very on-the-nose critiques. Look, I get it - he doesn't like the British tabloids, he doesn't like his former Smiths bandmates, he doesn't like people who eat meat, he doesn't like authority, he didn't like his Catholic upbringing, he doesn't like his home in Camden, London, he certainly doesn't like what England and America had become at the turn of the century, and most tellingly, he doesn't like himself and questions whether anyone is truly capable of loving him. While that frustration can be channeled into some intriguing storytelling, such as the tribute to his Hispanic fanbase on "First of the Gang to Die", the cultural divide in his heritages on "Irish Blood, English Heart", and the imagery of being deserted by Jesus as he struggled with his faith on "I Forgive You Jesus", almost half of this album's content is very specific to Morrissey to the point where I had trouble finding pathos or relatability. Tracks like "This World is Full of Crashing Bores" and "How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel?" reeked of high-brow observations from Morrissey on others, whereas his refuge amongst the lesbians in "All the Lazy Dykes" gets rather creepy as he asks them to touch and squeeze him. So much of this album depends on how much one cares about Morrissey's tea, and that's hard for me to swallow; again, this man is the reason I had a hard time getting into the Smiths. I just can't find myself coming back to You Are the Quarry much. There are a few songs to cherry-pick from, but that's the best I can do. I certainly don't look forward to the other Morrissey solo records.
Music is pretty okay I guess, but those lyrics suck :/ guy is full of himself
Refuse to give him any listens
Len Houmous once took a job in a quarry. He’d been on one of his famous acid trips ans decided he wanted to fully immerse himself in ‘rock’ 4.2 8/12 First Of The Gang To Die
Kind of one note. Not a bad note, just mundane and dark. Great song writer - if you like this stuff.
Typical Morrissey. It was decent.
Still up his arse but with glimpses of daylight.
And you are a quant but you don't hear me quomplaining
All Morrissey, no Johnny Marr
Don’t love morrisey
Surprisingly pretty good
Not ever been a fan of The Smiths or Misery, so I’d never heard this album before. I’ve got to say I thought it was a pretty good album
lyrics far-too on the nose. Self-righteous drivel. early-2000s musical trends. Just all-around bad and forgettable.
oddly political. the bass lines are cool and the music is good. his voice also isn’t bad it’s just not musically interesting enough to detract from the jarring lyrics. the first of the gang to die is good.
It's funny how much expectations play into your perception of something. Hyped out of your mind for the latest installment of your favorite TV show? It's bound to disappoint. Get a decent and cheap meal at random restaurant you had no other choice but to stop at on a road trip? Impressive. I was 100% sure I would loathe this album. Not only did I think Morrissey is an insufferable twat (I mean, he is, but that doesn't mean his music is insufferable...I love Kanye's early stuff for example), but also I was assigned The Smith's The Queen is Dead, which is widely considered their best work and ends up on most greatest albums of all time list and called it "the most overrated album of all time." Needless to say, my expectations were beyond low. So naturally, when I kind of liked some of the songs, I was pretty impressed. When I found that I enjoyed most of the songs minus Morrissey's holier-than-thou lyrics, it was easy to rank this album outside of the gutter. So, yeah, it's a solid "mid tier" album for me, which makes it quite honestly a strong entry on this list.
Reminds me of dad
No idea how this makes the list some genuinely good tracks but not exceptional
This is the second worst thing to happen to me in 2004. Morrissey seemed to have lost quite a bit of the whiney suckcock voice he was known for when he sang with The Smiths. Unfortunately, he seems to have become more insufferable as the time went on - with genuinely some of the worst lyricism I have ever heard in an album ever. Seriously, if I heard this as a non-English speaker, it would have been a lot better. But unfortunately I had to hear this cunt speak about the state of the world and how he's "not sorry for anything he's done" whilst one song previous crying about how he's all alone. Putting my hate for this horrible cunt aside, this honestly wasn't that bad. If you put blank out his shitty lyrics then this actually goes alright. I got tired of his annoying ass voice as things dragged on, especially once I got to Let Me Kiss You. This album is tolerable at best, but I've heard worse things that this guy has touched.
My first solo Morrissey Album on this list and a revival album at that, being made 7 years after Maladjusted. There are several degrees of separation here from what I am used to but Morrissey's lyricism still has the angst of a teenage social media user and the subtlety of a hydrogen bomb. He's really quite a twat but I think part of that endears me towards his music a little. For the music itself, Morrissey's voice has matured quite a bit in the near 2 decades between this album and his work with The Smiths and I reckon he sounds better here. The instrumentation feels right at place with the early 2000's in terms of pop rock which will date it to some but as someone who grew up around the time I quite enjoyed it and thought it complimented Morrissey quite well. I think a lack of truly standout songs is the only thing holding me back from giving this a 5. I loved 'The First of the Gang to Die' and think it may be one of my new favourites from Moz but there aren't enough tracks here that reach that height.
When I said the Smiths should get rid of Morrissey I didn’t mean he should make solo albums!!!! Lyricism of a 15 year old redditor
I know that album cover would have gone so hard in 2004 Morissey really was born in the wrong time, he would have killed it as political streamer. Off the rip this feels far worse produced than anything by the Smiths but as the album goes on it definitely grows on you. His voice is more mature here but less dynamic. Backloaded, All of the Lazy Dykes is a genuine masterpiece that feels like a David Bowie deep cut you hear on the radio but with a different vocalist. I like you is super charming as well. 7/10
After exhausting all of the Smiths albums, it is now time to work our way through Moz’s solo work which, for some inexplicable reason, outnumbers the Smiths albums in this book. Regardless, You Are The Quarry is his comeback album and did quite well in Terf Island, and for good reason. On my first listen, I thought it was strange to hear how Moz’s voice had changed between Strangeways and this. I also thought it was strange to hear his voice without jangle pop production. By the end of track two, this feeling goes away entirely. Moz proves that he’s his own artist, and is capable of making a captivating and compelling record. The lyrics are cringe but I love this shit, I really do. I am a massive crywank loser and I kill for music like this. He is still able to write lyrics truly like nobody else, for better or worse. I really expected this to just be a Smiths album without Marr’s guitar but I was very happy to hear that it’s its own thing. The album is consistently good with a few tracks that I looked forward to on each listen. I just don’t like it enough to give it the same score as the Queen Is Dead, though it’s a bit backloaded. Apart from that, it’s a phenomenal album. Highlights: I’m Not Sorry, First of the Gang to Die, Let Me Kiss You
Fuck Morrissey
I have forgiven Jesus…but I can’t forgive Morrissey for this meandering snoozefest.
Crooner-ey pop
No standouts, not for me
Hey Morris, here's one more thing for you to complain about...
This album was later removed from the 1001 List, which should make you ask yourself — what the hell? Do I have to listen to these albums before I die or not? This one, I don’t think so.
Yes, we are the quarry, and Morrissey doesn't mind hating his fans and bemoaning the fact that they keep spending money for his music and merchandising. The real scandal is that the longer he makes this grumpy music, the more anachronistic and irrelevant he becomes. I never felt this way with the Smiths or even his early albums. I think his lack of growth undermines his appeal.
Favorite Track: First of the Gang to Die
Fuck Morrissey.
Rather self indulgement
Love it
it's alright. he has such a specific sound, but it does all start to sound the same after a while.
A fine example of what makes Moz both a brilliant musician and an insufferable prick.
Melodies are boring and the lyrics are like a high school boy's diary.
Liked it - something different to my norm
Not interested
Really not my thing, despite a couple of interesting tracks, it's very moan-y and self-centred and overall feels quite repetitive.
I usually can't stand Morrisey but I really liked this one! It's a miracle!
Flavorless. 2/5
Uno de mis discos favoritos de Morrisey, con el tema First of the gang to die...en mi top 3 de canciones favoritas de este señor
Not a massive fan of Morrissey, but this is pretty good 3/5
Couldn't listen beyond a track or two. Bland smarmy poppy mehfest
New Wave by any other name is just as disagreeable. The first song is prescient and I admire his forthright lyrics, but it’s no fun to listen to.
Still not a Morissey fan.
Still with Morrisey?
Some of it is a bit teensge angst/politics from a middle aged man, but overall enjoyed - hard not to compare to the Smiths which are different level
I love the Smiths and I’m aware Morrissey is a twat but because of the writing in the Smiths songs I’d expect some substance out of a solo album… This album muses on politics with the subtlety of a bull in a china shop. It’s just… Not good. I wanted better.
I enjoyed this, but im scared to look into the Morrissey hate...
I’d forgotten what a good album this is. Thought I had physical copy in my collection so getting this today prompted a search for it. Looks like it was victim of my foolish CD sale when I thought streaming was the way forward. So marked this album down to purchase again. Some good song melodies to enjoy and Morrisey is his usual miserable self communicating his usual utterances on a whole host of subjects. I can take or leave his views on these things but what matters is that the music is good. It escaped my notice but yesterday I was served up my 600th album. Chic didn’t exactly light up that auspicious occasion but up until then my average score was up to 2.62 from 2.58 when I had my 500th. So this last 100 must have been on the whole quite good. 3/5 25/8/25 Albums Rated 600 Average Rating 2.62 Favorite Decade 1960 Favorite Origin UK Favorite Genres Folk Psychedelic Rock Singer Songwriter Worst Genres Hip Hop Funk Soul Favorite Artists Beatles Radiohead The Who Simon & Garfunkel Bob Dylan Queen The Byrds Joni Mitchell U2 Deep Purple Coldplay Nick Drake Kate Bush Pink Floyd Fairport Convention Emerson, Lake & Palmer Peter Gabriel Led Zeppelin Black Sabbath Worst Artists Public Enemy Sonic Youth Adele Common Beastie Boys Elvis Presley My Bloody Valentine Sly & The Family Stone Can Ryan Adams The Band A Tribe Called Quest The Jesus And Mary Chain Isaac Hayes Christina Aguilera Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band Talking Heads Pixies Controversial Artists Marvin Gaye Neil Young David Bowie
Boring and monotone.
Can't rate this low enough.
Moyen
I was listening it and hating it, but it took a turn and then a song came on that I was finally enjoying. Turns out the album was over and it had started playing the smiths.
Anti-USA commie gibberish
Another Morrissey album, another disappointment. I keep hoping that one will be somewhat reminiscent of The Smiths but they are always self indulgent shit talking sessions. His singing style just doesn’t match the instrumentals ever and in some songs its pretty awful. Maybe next time it’ll be a good Morrissey album but this one is just more of the same. 4/10
Morrissey has some fire tracks, whether with The Smiths or his solo stuff. This doesn't have that many, however. If I could really sit and ponder this a bit more, I might grant it a higher score, but thus is the curse of the of the album list extensiveness.
Almost impressively boring
I rolled my eyes pretty hard at the start of this album because I was generally over this style, but I think he won me over on the back half of the album
There has been so much Morrissey, WHY
Ugh, Morrissey. Once upon a time I liked the Smiths, his lyrics seemed cool and edgy. Then I grew up. He's definitely someone who loved the smell of their own shit
What a pretentious piece of crap. He pissed me off just from the titles of the songs ... then it got even worse when I tried to listen.
Never cared to listen to Morrissey’s solo work before but this confirmed my suspicion that he was the accent to Johnny Marr’s genius in the Smiths and not the other way around
After the slow-death of the rather turgid ‘maladjusted’ Morrissey, the Queen Mother of indie-pop was resuscitated with 2004’s ‘You Are The Quarry’. Whilst not in my top 5 Moz albums, these songs felt like a total renewal, or debut. ‘Irish Blood…’ ‘I have forgiven Jesus’ and ‘1st of the gang to die’ stand tall amongst his catalogue and remain set list staples to this date. The songs themselves are at times hilarious, poisonous, lonely and defiant. The extra tracks recorded at this time were of equal quality, with so many amazing b-sides released. This could’ve been a double album easily. Fantastic album, career high point and an easy route in for the newbies. As with all things Moz, there followed moments of musical genius, awfulness and questionable politics and songs about Israel. I hate him and I love him. 5/5 and I said what I said
Somehow this one didn’t bother me as much as the others
It really pisses me off that this asshole gets 4 of his solo albums on this list, but we don't get any Phil Collins at all. His work with The Smiths would have been largely enough, imo.
The better Morrissey so far.
I was able to separate the person from the music as i had never heard or read anything about him before... yes I live on the very outside edge of the earth. So without judgement I deemed this a very enjoyable album, actually. Great vocals, easy instrumentals. So there you go. Now what's the issue with this guy?
I quote like old even crankier morrisey.
Like his voice, 1-2 good songs, the others are not bad but won’t add to playlist
oh yes, this guy is an idiot, but I listened to this record a lot. I still like it.
Ffs, another one? I just can't stand his whining disguised as singing any longer. Seriously, every song is like a complaint letter.
Liked it a lot
I know Morrissey. a little too emo for me. go figure. but Morrissey or the Smiths was the beginning of Emo. at least imo. I was not a huge The Smiths or Morrissey fan but respect what they do. Truly never heard this album. I respect it just not for me
First, this has been the most likeable Morrissey/Smyths album so far. Still not that big of a fan, but it beats the others. Which, brings me to pretty much my only complaint about this site. This is the 7th Morrissey/Smyths album I've been served. With only 73 albums left, I hope this is my last. There have only been 7 Zepp and Floyd albums combined so far. No Cake. No Josh Ritter. No Neil Diamond so far. Certainly any one of those would be more important to share than a 7th Morrissey album.
I just can't handle unfiltered Morrissey.
I really don't know how to rate this. He has the same pretentiousness and accent as Jimmy Carr who I can't stand and Morrisy just kills me with what he chooses to talk about. He's trying to be woke but in the shittiest way possible. He injects himself into the music so much and it's awful. That being said, I think I liked this more than the Smiths. There are some catchy tracks on here. I liked The first in the gang to die. I would give it a 3 but I wanted to give it a 1. I'll settle on a 2.
These lyrics are fucking terrible, and we all know that Morrissey as a person is terrible, so that's fairly expected. They ruin what is otherwise a fairly ok album. Like just change every word in every song and it'd be a halfway decent album. His cadence is always a bit rushed, but he did that with the Smiths as well and it's sort of part of the charm, if you're in to that kind of thing. I can't get over how corny and/or stupid the lyrics are. Also knowing he's a psychotic brexit banger moron really deteriorates the 1st grade level point of "Irish Heart, English Blood", just as an example. This was pretty bad.
This is not bad, but the lyrics are pretty uninspired on the nose. I snorted during "America is Not the World" and people heard me 2 rows of cubicles away. It's an interesting blend of old and new. It's somehow very early 2000's and very 80's. Maybe it's mid-90's.
"I'm Not Sorry" We know, Morrissey A bananabunch of rock songs, not super memorable but something about them has a sort of satisfaction that feels like it's more than expected to me, I liked listening to the music Not the worst as far as 21st century solo albums from frontmen of iconic '80s bands go
mjoah, ganz ok. Klang manchmal etwas weinerlich
Teilweise cringy und pseudointellektuell, teilweise aber auch gut.
Der Typ ist komisch, seine Songtexte sind super cheesy, aber irgendwie find ichs trotzdem gut :D
Good Morrissey album
I wanted to steer clear in this of the way Morrissey has decided to act in the past decade as I don’t want that to affect my judgement. But it is quite tricky. ‘Irish Blood, English Heart’ was once an ode about the nuances of dual-nationality but now feels jingoistic. There’s defo some bangers on here (First of the Gang to Die is a Top 10 Morrissey solo song of all time) but the navel-gazing that was so loved back in the day feels so petulant to me in light of his views in the last few years. Not my favourite of his albums, but good.
Musically, this is fine. But the book reveals its British origins with its excess of solo Morrissey.
Hector was the first ear worm to stick in my head all Saturday
Middling Morrissey. He'd hate that.
The 2 big singles are good. There are also a couple of interesting/unexpected instrumental choices. Other than that, I was slightly uninspired.
Morrissey is an icon of British music, but where I’m from he’s a cult artist at best. I’m genuinely not sure what the British record-buying public heard in these mopey, hook-free self-flagellations to send four of them into the upper regions of the charts. He claims that the world is full of boring people only to make an album full of boring songs. Absolutely not my cup of tea.
A great album overall. Morrissey has such an amazing voice that reminds me of The Smiths (edit I didn’t realise he was in the smiths) and he uses it perfectly. Had fun listening to this with every song offering something different. Some songs u enjoyed were I Have Forgiven Jesus and The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores. Now I do have to say it has not aged very well with the whole vibe of the project and do feel as if it could’ve been made in the 60s but a great album nonetheless. An 8.4/10 4.2/5
I've always been very reluctant to check out Morrissey's solo stuff. Because, one, I don't like the guy at all. And, two, at least with 'The Smiths', you had Rourke's basslines and Marr's iconic guitar work to offset Morrissey's Morrisseyness. And look, I'd be lying if I said Morrissey's earwormy vocals and witty (and whiney) lyrical styles weren't a part of what makes The Smiths so special to me (especially on The Queen is Dead), but this album is just way too much Morrissey, and only Morrissey. The lyrics here are just as in-your-face and blunt as I'd expected. Which I'm fine with to a certain extent, I don't even disagree with Morrissey in a lot of political commentary here, especially with songs like 'America Is Not the World', 'Irish Blood, English Heart', and 'The World is Full of Crashing Bones'. But it's all just too much, and knowing how Morrissey is now, I can't help but see through the disingenuous nature of it all, given the guy's new ugly right-leaning politics. And you can pull that "Separate the art from the artist" stuff all you want, but when you pour this much of your personality into your music, it makes it kind of difficult to do that. And I'm sorry, but the guy was too old at this time to write a song as petty as 'I'm Not Sorry'. Either way, due to a multitude of factors (including over-produced and forgettable backing music), I didn't end up enjoying this melodramatic mess as much as I could've. Some enjoyable songs here, that I mentioned before ('I Like You' was also maybe the best song here), but as an album, it's not something I'd revisit, like ever.
6/10 Works quite well as a self-parody album. Highlights: I Have Forgiven Jesus First of the Gang to Die
Morrissey’s strong vocals and songwriting were hallmarks of the Smiths, and they carry through into this project. The playing is suited for the purposes of this album: good yet unlikely to draw attention away from Morrissey (with the possible exception of I Like You). The album is perfectly listenable front-to-back but begins to get a bit stale towards the end. It doesn’t say as much as urgently as his work in the Smiths.
Shocking, another Morrissey album I did not finish. I don’t get the love for this narcissistic dbag. He’s so goddamn boring to listen to.
That's not my taste in music - But some pleasant songs
morissey makes it reeallllllyy hard to separate the art from the obnoxious, racist, english nationalist artist because he puts so much of himself into his lyrics. the first three songs on this feel like parodies of morissey songs, and are kind of unforgivably unsubtle and stupid. unfortunately!! i do kind of love this shit... i'm such a hoe for the smiths :( First of the Gang to Die is a classic, and I love this dumbass's stupid, corny music!!! it all does unfortunately sound great!! morissey shut the fuck up, i hate ur irish blood, english heart brexit loving ass!!!!!!!
Was not expecting to land negatively on this - parroting others that Morrissey sucks but I do tend to enjoy his music. I think the production on this is a bit thudding and a bit too polished and doesn’t cradle his annoying lyrics well enough for me
What is happening to me
very curious... somehow both good and bad at the same time... something im now calling bood. this album was bood.
This whole album just gave off an air of pretentiousness. It's fine, if not a tad boring to listen to from an instrumental sense I guess, but that doesn't automatically mean I enjoyed my experience. Begrudgingly waiting for the 15 other Morrissey albums in this list I guess.
I think (hope) this is the last Morrissey album I'll be given. I've run out of stuff to say. It's alright as long as you don't listen to the words he's saying.
At times, this felt like the Smiths. Others, like Morrissey.
No no no
eh, first track was funny and Morriseys lyrics are always humerous.
the man is a racist but he makes great music what can i say? i hate him
Not sure what to expect, not being a fan of Morrissey. First track was interesting but then it just became standard, cliche and not interesting. The production was good (hence the 3 stars) and some of the lyrics kept my interest for a bit but I wasn't a fan of the album.
I've never heard any of his music so this was a nice experience. Great songwriting and pleasant melodies.
His voice is so unique. Not my favorite set of songs.
Ummm no. Top 1001? Hardly. Love Morrissey as the lead of the smiths but how this album qualifies over his 1st album viva hate I don’t know. Too many questionable choices so far This shit is corny 2/5
Okay.
The music on this album is just plain boring - there's no sense of surprise, no magic, no spark whatsoever. Morrissey's longtime musical collaborators, Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer, have once again provided the singer with the blandest of backing tracks (all played in a simplistic sub-glam rock style) and even though Morrissey is a gifted melodicist, he can't breathe any life into these plain-vanilla numbers (with the exception of "I'm Not Sorry", the only track on this record that distinguishes itself).
good lord. im not rating these songs cause i cant bring myself to listen to most of these songs. its insane how no one has strangled morrissey to death yet. theres still time
this album has aged lmao musically kinda okay classic moody boy britfolkpop but i never need to hear these songs again i fear fave: First of the Gang to Die least fave: I Have Forgiven Jesus
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Favorite Track: You Know I Couldn't Last
For many, including me obviously, a comparison with the Smiths is unavoidable, so let's get that out of the way. I was a major Smith's fan back in the day, my daughter independently discovered them in her teens, and I revisit their discography periodically. This is not Smith's album, but "You are the Quarry" is all Morrissey, sometimes this is enough, sometimes not so much. Morrissey's--the crooner of angst, self-doubt and grief--lyrically delivers. Surprising nobody, his singing is beautiful and absorbing. I wouldn't go so far to say that he is at his best here, but his singing delivers more emotional intensity that we have seen in his solo work for a while. Lyrically, many songs on this record provide the listener with the angsty poems that are a consistent part of Morrissey's work, not to mention the soundscape of my youth. Sometimes the lyrics deliver emotionally, sometimes not, but they are almost always well-written, even profound at moments. Some complain that Morrissey can be self-indulgent, which can be true at times, but I’m okay with it. In fact, I’ve come to expect it. It is part of the standard Morrissey package. Musically, there is a formula to much of Morrissey's solo work that makes much of his work sound similar, with beats that were everywhere in the late 80s and 90s. We get more of that formula here, overall nothing particularly groundbreaking with the instrumentation. To be fair, Morrissey tries to break this mold on particularly the center tracks of the album, exploring with different music styles, while still holding seeming familiar, but honestly this is where it just didn't work for me. These tracks were not all bad, but some the instrumentation on others was downright shitty. What made the Smith's great was that Morrisey's poetic lyrics were backed by a really solid rock band. Part of it may be the extremely produced nature of this record, but the band on this album just doesn't deliver the intensity or musical interest of the past. Perhaps the comparison is not fair, but the uninteresting music backing Morrissey's singing is what keeps this from being a great record. The more traditional instrumentation on other tracks did generate several bangers that ultimately makes “You are the Quarry” a good, if not great, record. This includes singles like "Irish Blood, My Heart" and my favorite song on the record, “First of the Gang to Die.” Morrissey remains a legend who has influenced many great artists who came afterward. Even if this is not his best work, the album certainly belongs on the list because it helps highlight the length and breadth of an incredible artist.
This is overly earnest, even for Morrissey.
Sorry I’m two weeks behind at this point and I am on record as a The Smiths Enjoyer but fuck this guy and this dumb album im out after the first two songs
Really mid, sorry. Performative ah lyrics. I'm Not Sorry is my fave
very route one lyrically buy the big man, but first of the gang to die is top tier stuff
Zadnji probavljivi moz, tad mi je bio bolji nego sad.
Really enjoyed this album. Shame Morrissey seems to be such a dick.
The Smiths are one of my favorite bands and I have never owned a Morrissey album. My love for the Smiths and ambivalence towards Morrissey’s solo career is the biggest band/post band solo career difference I can think of in terms of my enjoyment. The Smiths hit my ears just right. Morrissey’s songs do that for moments during his songs and I perk up and think I’m in for a good time but it never lasts for the whole four-odd minutes of his song, much less for a whole album. You Are the Quarry was no exception.
Wherein the most arrogant man who has ever lived complains about what a burden it is to be so self deprecating.
Good early 2000's alternative album.
Very funny album