You Are The Quarry

Morrissey's "You Are The Quarry," released in 2004, marked his return after a long hiatus. The album features his signature wit, melancholy, and social commentary, wrapped in polished rock production. Standout tracks include the anthemic "First of the Gang to Die," the introspective "I Have Forgiven Jesus," and the infectious "Irish Blood, English Heart." Morrissey's vocals are emotive, delivering his biting lyrics with conviction. While the album is a strong solo effort, it doesn't quite reach the heights of his work with The Smiths. Overall, "You Are The Quarry" is a solid but not exceptional effort, earning it a 3 out of 5.

Really liked a majority of the songs but others were genuinely difficult to sit through Favourite: First of the Gang to Die

Some maybe good, some maybe bad. Not writing home about it. fav= first of the gang die

Good album. I never know what to say about it, I mean, it’s Morrissey. He’s kind of his own sound. He was better with Johnny Marr by his side, but still entertaining.

This really didn't gel with me, but it took me until the second listen through to figure out why. It's because of that reserved British thing where the lyrics are angry and emotional but the music is poppy and whimsical. To me the juxtaposition just doesn't work.

Sometimes, you want intricate layered metaphor, and other times you want Morrissey. He hits you over the head with unveiled distaste. As always the voice and the instrumentation are immaculate.

I can’t stand this man

You know, I should like this. I like oddball lyrics, irreverent humor, and a more sombre soundscape. But Morrissey comes at it with such an eyeroll ironic attitude and aggressive britishness that it really put me off. It was like getting stabbed by a british hoodlum with a top hat on while reciting slam poerty. First of the gang to die kinda saved it though from being a 1 for me

The first song was pretty dumb and the rest didn’t spark joy. Lower than meh for me.

Moz. Not the best, but still Moz.

Whiny. I get that people think he’s so important to their growing up. But I just waited for the album to be over.

Like it. Indeed Morrissey at his best

Fuck Morrissey.

It’s quite difficult listening to a Morrissey album in 2024. What previously passed for self-deprecating wit just sounds like a bitter old man whining about how nobody loves him. There are still some great songs here (Irish Blood English Heart, I Have Forgiven Jesus, First of the Gang to Die) but a lot of boring and cringy ones too (I Like You is especially bad)

Cannot stand this whinging prick.

I like a lot of The Smith's music, but there's something about Morrissey's voice that just annoys the crap out of me. Also a British person making a song called "America is not the world" is just incredibly ripe.

Not as good as viva hate Don't enjoy the lyrics at all I enjoy it musically Few good songs; Let Me Kiss You is one of the highlights. High 3?

Forgettable. Waited too long to review and don’t even remember anything from it.

This is just Old Man Yells at Cloud: The Album. 2/5

It was fine, but quite boring.

I liked this quite a bit, disappointed to find his politics so problematic

Ok I can’t deny the instrumentals and melodies and songs themselves are quality. But I can’t get over Morrisseys self righteous whiny ass liberal ass attitude all over this album. I haaaaate most of the lyrics on here.

Fuck Morrissey

Morrissey. No me ha hecho mucho... Ni fu ni fa.

Simply Morrissey.

Gotta say I enjoyed this; I found it more consistent than the other Morrissey albums on the list. The music is muscular and sure of itself, and the lyrics... well, he’s always sure of himself, but this is Morrissey doing the Morrissey thing (self-pitying wallowing, self-defensive jibes, lovelorn yearning, occasional righteous anger, twisted humour and a heavy dose of sarcasm) in the most direct, streamlined way.

I love The Smiths and some of Morrissey's work is fine too, but I can't get into many of his solo stuff. The production of this album is good, and it's not an offending sounding album, but it is boring musically. Overall there is not much joy to listen to it.

though it has some good songs it has anything you can call Morrissey annoying for in it

Irish Blood, English Heart elevates an otherwise passable album to a worthy listen. 3.5 stars.

Oh boy, a controversial figure's album! This'll be fun. I've never listened to anything by The Smiths or Morrissey, so I'm going in with fresh ears. HOWEVER, I can't say the well isn't already poisoned by the internet's hatred for this guy. Keep that in mind while reading this. Off the rip this album comes off as whiny and pretentious. I can feel the attitude through Morrissey's singing. Singing I don't really care for. Personally, I didn't enjoy this album. 4/10 Would I listen again? No

Morrisey debe ser uno de los tipos con una de las voces más privilegiadas del rock. En mi caso, es uno de los primeros, con The Smiths, que me hizo entender que se puede bailar una canción cuya letra es completamente depresiva y triste. Bueno, de eso se trata, ¿no? De entender que las contradicciones humanas no escapan de la creación artística.

I am very committed to this game. And when you are, some time you need to listen to albums when you really don't feel like it. That's an example. But... it's not bad. Something about Morrissey's lyrics feels so ridiculous at times without the genius of the music and arrangements of the Smiths. But,, it is listenable. 2.5, maybe?

I really like his music. I wish he didn't suck so much

Zzzzzzzz. What? Morrissey? Right, I forgot. Zzzzzz.

How is a 45 year old man not embarrassed about these “I’m 14 and this is deep” lyrics? Or the fact that they’re sung over the most generic music ever written. It’s an absolute joke that this clown is as popular and enduring as he has been.

It is a wonderful album. Great songs with the Morrisey touch.

It pains me to say that some of this is quite good. It's still a pub rock (meat) pie compared to The Smiths' sublime foie gras, but songs like First of the Gang to Die and The World is Full of Crashing Bores are actually fun. He's still a horrid little NF div though.

- lyrics are fuckign odd. i mean it’s morrissey so duh - thought lazy dykes was going to piss me off more than it did - i haven’t listened to the smiths that much and I’m sure some of their lyrics are odd too, but the kind of chill smiths vibe guitar with ‘well, america, you know where you can shove your hamburger’ - realized his voice is KIND of vaguely similar to alex turner’s but i think it’s just becuase they’re both british and annoying - will listen to again but won’t add to my library - 3/5 i GUESS… it’s like fine to listen to

I love it when these are easy: Three Morrissey solo records down, one to go.

I love The Smiths and Morrissey’s singing and lyricism on those records. I cannot say the same for this solo project. It’s a far cry from what I loved from before. His sound is distinct from The Smiths, and is not one that I enjoy nearly as much. Morrissey is Morrissey, so if you disagree with what he says, you’ll simply dislike the song. He’s kinda like Kanye in that sense, unabashedly himself, which I do like. I disliked the opening song about America. Seems lowbrow, especially now after a black president. Sometimes the production on this album gets electronic and kinda strange. It can sometimes take you out of the experience. Standouts: Come Back to Camden, The World is Full of Crashing Bores, First of the Gang to Die, and Let Me Kiss You.

2,5

Vette teksten, coole zang, wel veel hetzelfde

Interesting storyteller

Good music.

It’s OK, I enjoyed it upon its release… and still revisit it now and then (“Come Back to Camden” in particular, with its kinda throwback R&B ballad style), and I suppose it got some play back in the day on WXRT. But seems neither masterful, influential or historic. There are other Morrissey-adjunct albums I could imagine appearing on the 1001 albums list … this is far from one. 🤷‍♂️

It was okay but it was certainly no The Smiths. That is also a pretty hard act to follow because The Smiths were amazing.

first listen. ive been refusing to listen to Morrissey's solo music for like 10 years now and apparently I was right to do so. Cant believe how cringe the lyrics are. This album in general is so much worse than i expected it to be and i already expected it to be bad. It got better in the second half but after that beginning it was really hard to get into it.

A couple of good tunes.

This was the first Morrissey album I purchased myself, the others that were available to me were my brothers’. At the time I was disappointed. There didn’t appear to be any songs with the charm of the older ones. And tbh I always found Morrissey and the Smiths a hard listen because of the jazz type phrasing of his lyrics. I could cope with this if I knew the song really well, but obviously didn’t know these songs well. This has subsided with time and hearing this album with fresh ears I really rather enjoyed it.

morrissey pisses me off with his racist bullshit

Sorry, I loved it. We're slap bang in the art vs artist quagmire, and I'm still doing the separation. Lyrically, I think this is right up there with some of the Smiths work, and the two singles from it are absolutely massive. First of The Gang To Die is just a huge, huge adrenaline rush. I'll be singing it for days to come now (so sorry, everyone, blame The Project). Thinking about it, I'm probably marking this down because of Moz, so it turns out the art and the artist aren't all that separate after all.

The Album is Fill of Morrissey's Crashing Ego. 2/5

Reminded me of Oasis but less annoying. Accessible easy-to-listen pop-rock. I liked it a lot but the lyrics were so noticeably bad that I'm removing a point. Stand-out: First of the Gang to Die

While Morrissey is a complete lunatic and wildly unlikable, I do try to separate the art from the artist. However, the ‘art’ here is also boring, full of asinine and hypocritical political bollocks and just not very good.

This is my second Morrissey album to review, after Vauxhall and I (I’ve already reviewed all three Smiths albums). As much as I don't care for Morrissey the person, I’ve really enjoyed every album of his that I’ve listened to, so I had high hopes for this album. Thankfully, this album didn’t fall short of my expectations, and I enjoyed it a little more than I enjoyed Vauxhall and I. The first three tracks were absolutely fantastic. “America Is Not the World” had me cracking up. Is this song supposed to be funny? Morrissey’s message on this song was relevant in 2004, and it’s still relevant today, but it’s kind of silly in a way, and I don’t mind that at all. I loved the way the frantic guitar contrasted with Morrissey’s vocals on “Irish Blood, English Heart.” I loved when the chorus would kick in, and yes Morrissey, fuck Oliver Cromwell. “I Have Forgiven Jesus” was probably my favorite song on the album. Growing up in an evangelical household, religion was often used as a weapon against my brother and I, and I’ve had a strange relationship with my faith as an adult, so I really related to this song. The middle of the album was probably my least favorite part, but it still had some really good guitar playing, great vocals, and really interesting lyrics. The last three tracks pulled me right back in though, and I really loved the more experimental nature on those songs. The guitar distortion and keyboard sounds were not what I was expecting, but they were both incredibly well utilized. This was a really good album, and it’s always through gritted teeth that I have to admit how much I like Morrissey’s music, whether it’s with The Smiths or his work as a solo artist. I wish I had come across this in 2004 when it came out, because I think I would really have enjoyed it then as well. I’m looking forward to the last two Morrissey solo albums that I’ll get to review.

He's got a nice singing voice. Too bad he's such a 'smashing bore.' Artless politics talk right at the head of the album sounding like it could have been some teenager's twitter feed.

Ah yes, The Smith. Just one of them. Here we have the first of four Morrissey albums that I'll be listening to for this project. He definitely does not deserve four albums, but if any of his solo albums are going to be on this list, this one makes more sense than the others. Anyways, I didn't hate it as much as I thought I would. Is it as good as the one The Smiths album I've gotten so far? No, definitely not. However, this album isn't that bad, but it's not perfect. I'll start with a complaint that I don't think I've ever made before. The singing is decent, and the instrumentals are quite solid, but I feel like they don't mesh well with each other. Anyways, the writing is certainly interesting. Some of it makes sense, other parts don't. I was expecting the album to feel like The Smiths, but it really didn't at all. That's fine and all, I just don't like the sound of this album as much. Has this album aged all that well? Not really. Sometimes it's for funny reasons, like in the first song where he brings up how America's never had a black president. Other things relate to more serious topics regarding who Morrissey is as a person. Overall, this album's fine, but kind of forgettable. Low 3/5.

Less dynamic and more didactic than the earlier solo records but solid all the way through, with no real dogs and uniformly high quality throughout. Really good, in other words. One doesn't get the covers, really, but will show up for any Morrissey record including those that sound like therapy sessions, as this one often does. It just works, however, and the playing on these records is sneaky good. Not the Smiths, obvs, but consistently strong. As for the lyrics, there are ample performative provocations (see "America" and "Jesus"), just as one would expect, with all the "is he on the level or not?" wonderment (which no one has done better), all leavened out with just enough emotional vulnerability ("Camden" the best song he'd done in years, tbh), which raises the same "ironic or not?" questions. Quality from a unique and masterful artist.

I got worried that my eyes would roll too far back in my head while listening to this album. Talk about separating the art from the artist. Yeesh. I hate to say it, but Moz has the chops to make any grueling lyrics into a listenable bop. I just wish he'd keep his mouth shut outside the vocal booth.

The ceiling for my enjoyment of a Smiths-less Morrissey is fairly low, but this self-important sad sack’s solo effort packs just enough biting wit and wry worldliness to outweigh all the eye rolls.

He has better

Stand by my belief that Morrissey gets way too much hate. This is a great album which is kind of comedic in both its candour and hyperbole.

Still hate Morrissey. There are a few tracks that rise above the rest, but overall just a bitchy album.

Surprised by how much I enjoyed this album!

Long time Smith's in Morrissey fan but I never actually gotten around to listening to this album. I like it

A real surprise and delight. Lyrically on point, and even over 10years old and it is still prevalent, as if he predicted the future. The Lefties just struggle liking him as the truth hurts.

I only know Moz from what I’ve read and The Smiths, I’ve always dismissed him as an asshole but it turns out he is a talented asshole. this album really stunned me with its arrangements and heartfelt lyrics. His vocal delivery was quite breathtaking as well. This is why I do this list always discovering new things!

Interesting sound but never found any joy in his music

Love Morrisey! But this album is nothing special 3,5/5

Banger album bro Also if it feels like a 6.5/7 it is a 6.5/7. Not a 7/7 even tho i really want it to be bc i wasnt jiving in my seat (may also b bc i lowk a little ill) but it is such a good album 6.5/7

Ah, the Morrissey paradox. The guy is so obviously sad, damaged and lonely that I can't help but feel quite sorry for him. But his entire public persona for the last 30+ years send to have been to make himself as dislikeable as possible. A real arsehole, but one who still made plenty of objectively good records. This is decent, not great, but definitely a diverting listen. Begrudging respect.

The Smiths this is not. There are moments where the old magic shines through, but it's not consistent across the run time. "First of the Gang to Die" is pretty solid, but not much else stood out to me.

It’s odd, with the other 800 albums I’ve reviewed, I don’t think the personality of the musicians has much of a bearing on my score, but for some reason with this guy the two things are inexorably linked. The tunes are OK, Morrissey has some very strong options I don’t always agree with.

Not really for me.

Pretty forgettable, but mostly pleasant tunes. 2.5/5

Morrissey's 2004 release, "You Are The Quarry," landed with a mix of anticipation and skepticism. Here's a breakdown of its elements: Lyrics: Classic Morrissey Themes: Angst, alienation, societal critique ("America Is Not The World"), and introspective melancholy ("First Of The Gang To Die") dominate. Witty Wordplay: Lines like "You have never been in love/ Until you've seen the sun rise/ Behind the Home for the Blind" ("Irish Blood, English Heart") showcase his signature lyrical style. Self-Obsession: Critics point to a focus on personal woes overshadowing broader themes. Tracks like "I Have Forgiven Jesus" delve into self-pitying territory. Music: Polished Production: Producer Jerry Finn provides a clean, radio-friendly sound. This departs from the Smiths' jangly guitars, leaning towards a fuller, more mature rock aesthetic. Genre Blending: Elements of electronica ("Certain People I Know"), glam rock ("The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores"), and even a touch of reggae ("Irish Blood, English Heart") create a diverse soundscape. Catchy Melodies: Singles like "First Of The Gang To Die" and "Irish Blood, English Heart" showcase strong hooks and memorable choruses. Production: Slick and Polished: The album boasts a high production value, evident in the layered instrumentation and crisp sound. Overproduced at Times: Critics argue the emphasis on polish sacrifices the raw energy present in some earlier works. Emphasis on Morrissey's Vocals: Finn's production keeps the focus squarely on Morrissey's distinctive baritone, which has matured with a richer, smoother quality. Themes: Disillusionment: The album reflects a general sense of disappointment with society and the world. Songs like "America Is Not The World" criticize American cultural dominance. Loss and Mortality: Tracks like "The Loneliness Of A Middle Distance Runner" grapple with themes of aging and the passage of time. Unrequited Love: A recurring theme, evident in songs like "First Of The Gang To Die" and "Certain People I Know," explores the ache of unfulfilled desire. Influence: Continuation of Legacy: "You Are The Quarry" solidified Morrissey's status as a solo artist with a dedicated fanbase. Limited Commercial Success: While commercially successful compared to his later works, it didn't achieve the heights of The Smiths' era. Divided Critical Reception: The album received mixed reviews, with praise for its catchy melodies and Morrissey's voice, alongside critiques of its self-indulgent lyrics and overproduction. Pros: Strong Vocals: Morrissey delivers a powerful and nuanced vocal performance throughout the album. Catchy Melodies: Several tracks boast memorable hooks and sing-along choruses. Genre Exploration: The album incorporates diverse musical influences, showcasing Morrissey's artistic evolution. Cons: Repetitive Themes: The album heavily relies on familiar themes of alienation and self-pity, potentially alienating new listeners. Overproduction: The polished sound can feel sterile compared to the rawness of his earlier work. Lyric Shortcomings: Self-absorption and a lack of fresh perspectives in certain lyrics limit the album's emotional depth. In Conclusion: "You Are The Quarry" is a polished and commercially accessible album showcasing Morrissey's signature voice and songwriting style. While praised for its catchy melodies and strong vocals, it suffers from repetitive themes and a lack of the innovation that marked his earlier work. The album serves as a testament to Morrissey's enduring influence while reflecting a shift towards a more mature sound.

Not a fan of this one.

My heart sank when I saw who it was. I don’t like Morrissey and can’t understand the fuss. However, it wasn’t bad. It was easy listening. I would never seek out his music as there’s so much better out there but overall a middling 3*

Bit cringey at times but fine.

Listening to Morrissey is like wanting to give someone a hug and punch then in the face at the same time. Four Stars.

I encourage artists to tackle big issues in their work but this was preachy as fuck in the worst, most pretentious way Jesus Christ. Really comes across as the product of morrisseys massive ego thinking he’s the most prescient human being who ever lived. Not only that, but there wasn’t a memorable song for me on the entire thing. It never sounded bad production wise but nothing ever outshone the annoyjng faux-intellectual lyrics.

He looks a bit like Joaquin Phoenix in the cover art. Maybe there’ll be a film about him called Insufferable Twat

Who knew that the quarry he was talking about would turn out to be foreign people

When your racist uncle finds voice notes

shit

I had never heard it, but as with most Morrissey albums, I enjoyed it while knowing that there are probably lots of people who just hate it! Hahha!

Is Morrissey threatening to hunt me? I’ll not be your quarry, sir. He may be a douche and debatably a bit of a racist, but he’s an anti-hunting animal rights activist. But hunting people is ok? (Oh, and speaking of debatably racist - he’s become rather anti-immigrant, but his parents immigrated from Ireland to England. Ah, but of course he’s only anti-immigrant depending on where the immigrants are coming from, huh?) My recent fixation on the Mercury Prize takes an interesting turn here. Because amidst all these other nominees and winners we’ve listened to recently, Morrissey’s “You Are The Quarry” actually was not nominated. And it hasn’t remained on the 1001 either. Its inclusion from the start seems a mistake, helped along by an overfondness for The Smiths and early Morrissey solo work. The worst is right at the start. “America Is Not The World.” The sheer irony of an Englishman telling another country that “I just wish you'd stay where you belong.” At least he seems to have no more love for his native country though on “Irish Blood, English Heart.” That song is one of the most palatable on an otherwise irritating album. Most of the time, I can’t stand the way Morrissey uses his voice. But occasionally he tones it down and pairs it with music that fits well, and “Irish Blood, English Heart” was one of those rare examples. Nothing else on “You Are The Quarry” struck me though. Sorry, Morrissey, your hunt failed to capture me.

I can't with these lyrics. I actually enjoy Morrissey's voice, I just wish he used it to say something that didn't make roll my eyes.

Still a know-it-all that has a mediocre voice.

Morrissey is the worst singer in human history. Fitting that I have to listen to this stupid piece of shit's album on the stupidest piece of shit streaming platform: YouTube Music

Not my style of music I would say but it was a very interesting album to listen to. Favorite song: First of the Gang to Die

interesting

Not really my style, but not horrible. I feel like it seems a bit Frank Sinatra + 90s alt. Does that make sense? I hear influences from both here.

Not a huge fan but it's not bad either

No thank you. The actions of the person have overshadowed the actions of the artist. Also, the music on this album is meh.

Maybe 15-20 years ago I would rank this higher. Knowing now what a bag of feces Morrissey is, his songwriting doesn’t do much for me anymore. And if this were a Smiths album, with Johnny Marr’s guitar cutting through the other crap, I might rank it higher. But the music here is pretty boring. Go away, Morrissey. No one needs you.

Boy, was I not excited to listened to this. It started out that I might actually at least be OK with it, and there were one or two or three songs I liked throughout. But, overall, what a mediocre album by an awful person.

Hörte das Album zum Release und war damals nicht so begeistert. Heute ist's okay. Ich mag The Smiths lieber.

Listened to all of it. None stood out.

My mom always called him miserable Morrissey and it is clear why. Every song is just him hating. The first song is literally about how Americans are fat and hate anyone who is not a white man. Like wow so insightful!

Meh. Just not my cup of tea

These songs are so boring

Who am I kidding? I love this great white mope. I'm not sorry.

One of the better albums from Morrissey that I have listened to, not the usual monotonous " slash my wrist "music but Morrissey is so famous for

Despite my Punk preference, I was a big fan of the Smiths in the 80’s, and played the vinyl off their first two albums. Lost interest after they split, and gave Morrissey no love. I like this album… a lot. I will put this in the playlist, and dive a little deeper this year. Thanks!

I was not expecting vocal flips from Morrissey. I kinda like it

A lot of this album is the musical equivalent of: "These days, mate, if you say you're English, right, these days, you'll get arrested and you'll be thrown in jail." Whilst I don't agree with the gammony world view it expresses, I do quite like this record. Alt rock with good pace and melody. Rating: 3.5/5 Playlist track: The First Of The Gang To Die Date listened: 29/02/24

Not terrible, nothing special.

There's some damn good Moz songs on here. It's probably a 4 but as usual, this gets an automatic 5 to counter all the 1 star whiners.

Morrissey being a pretentious dickhead definitely hurts a record that could have actually been really enjoyable. The music itself is quite strong, but the lyrics and concepts lack any nuance making it bland and downright annoying at times. All that being said I still enjoyed it more than I expected to.

Musically speaking, I absolutely adore The Smiths, but this was such a disappointment. It totally lacked the ✨pizzazz✨ that The Smiths flawlessly displays. That said, it wasn't BAD. The lyrics really were try-hard, though. However, Morrissey himself is a total douche, so I'm giving this a 2

This album has this weird paranormal psychological effect of entering one ear and leaving the other instantly. Would love to rate this better, but my psyche is not strong enough to focus on the song. I also realised halfway through that it was the frontman of The Smiths and it made me sad what he became. Would rate 2/5 I guess? But this dude is a pretty big fascist and I cant wait for the guillotine to be back in fashion.

his whiny voice annoys me and doesn't fit with the try hard lyrics

Geen zin in nog een album van deze stem.

I go back and forth with Morrissey. Sometimes I like him more than other time. Not a bad listen, but I'm not a fan (today). 3.5

Jesus Christ that first song made me want to rip off any part of my body that has senses

It's OK - but prefer the Smiths - can't see myself going back to it

Not at all what I was expecting and I’m happy about it. My favorite was “How Could Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel?”

Comeback album. Played this record a lot in 2004, as it is very listenable and contains some very strong songs. Lacks the feeling of a 5-star album though.. still has this rather bland sound, despite all the great songs on it. score: 8/10 (I am puzzled why the list instead of only Smiths albums contains Morrissey solo albums - even three of them - it does not make sense.)

Maybe this suffers from being the third Morrissey solo album on the list. I'm done with it.

I enjoyed this. Especially his shitting on America for thinking the world revolves around us. Amen, Morrissey!

Album Nr. 50 Im Vergleich zu den beiden vorherigen Alben, welche mir hier vorgeschlagen wurden, schon fast eine Wohltat. Aber leider noch immer Mittelmaß.

It's not bad. Not the Smiths mind but Moz would probably not want us to be compairing.

Some great lyrics but tunes really same

I like the sound. Wouldn't buy it but wouldn't mind listening again.

I liked this musically but lyrically it was hard to get around

Most of post-Smiths Morrissey is bad to mediocre, but this album is actually quite solid. It sounds pretty similar to britpop that was already waning at this point (Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, Keane) but still sounded good.

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Rating: 9/10 Best songs: Irish blood English heart, The world is full of crashing bores, The first of the gang to die, I like you

Yawn

They had to put me on watch and take my shoelaces after listening to this album.

Based on the lyrics of the opening song, America can talk to Morrissey now

Full of catchy hooks but somehow dull and dreary at the same time. There are definitely some outlier tracks that shine through but mostly this is pretty bland. I first listened to this album when I was an angsty, straight edge, vegetarian teen and I couldn’t even really get into it then. Not much has changed except now I find Morrissey’s pretentious, unsubtle tones a lot more wearing. Highlights: English Blood, Irish Heart, First of the Gang to Die

This is some psuedo-intellectual bullshit. Shut up already.

A bit monotonous but perfect for an overcast California day.

Als Mensch mag ich ihn nicht, aber die Musik ist ganz gut.

The typical Morrissey album, but somehow different, somehow better

A couple tunes were sort of ok. Wouldn't care to listen to this again.

2.5 Not a fan of Morrissey. This album has its ok moments though.

Its not bad. But personally i just liked one song which made it through my filters :)

Too whiny for me but I didn’t hate it.

very interesting album, very good sound. Enjoyed it a lot.

Quite possibly the worst album cover of all time.

The music was incredibly boring, and his criticisms of everyone else show his lack of self awareness in full view. This was not an album worthy of this list. 1/5

Shite. Shite singer, shite songs, shite production, shite lyrics. The guy sings like he has been kicked in the plums, but I don't think we are that lucky. Would give it zero, or even less than that if I could. Absolutely pish. He can't sing, and is a Nazi, and isn't a good lyricist, and is a Nazi, and writes terrible music, and is a Nazi, and really puts the "pretentious" in "pretentious wanker", and also, and I can't stress this enough, is a Nazi. 0 🌟

This guy is annoying

Tandon Scale Rating: 2 Standouts: Irish Blood, English Heart, First of the Gang to Die Foot Notes: 1 Some of his lyrics are really corny 2 the Brits must love this guy Would I Listen Again: no for me dawg Album Cover Rating: (1-5) 2 Album Name Rating: (1-5) 2

I’m into this kind of music and will definitely do a deeper dive.

Nooope.

Morrissey is a strange beast. On one hand, I can recognize just how *pretentious* this guy is, so convinced of his own intelligence. On the other, he does get some solid jabs put with his standard sad-boy affect on here. That being said, I think this record suffers from too much: one thing I loved about The Smiths and previous Morrissey records is they didn't feel so... full? This one just has so many various instruments, it screams "late-period comeback" for any musician, a good point of this being "I Like You", which has the kitchen sink thrown in there. That all being said, it's... good. He just sucks. But we knew that. Favorite tracks: "First Of the Gang To Die", "I'm Not Sorry"

I really want to hate Morrissey, but somehow I can't. He seems like quite a twat, but perhaps that's just a persona he adopts to the public, I don't know. But his music, when it's good (which it is on this album), is just so good. The songs really pop. 4 stars.

It's like 80s music but also early 2000s music. I have not been a fan of other Morrissey albums I've listened to, and this one is no exception. It sounds pretty dated.

This album sucks. How it charted anywhere near the list is confusing - Its just awful. 1/5

Morrissey is definitely not my cup of tea. Some decent lyrics, but the music kills me.

This album has very pleasantly surprised me. Some of the songs are absolute bangers. The lyrics are very well written, eloquent, and at times very beautifully poetic. The sound is a nice blend of old and new, lively, quite catchy and the guy's voice I just love. It just makes me feel things. Big thumbs up. Favorites: "First Of The Gang To Die" and "I Have Forgiven Jesus." But all of them are good. 8/10 After reading some of the other reviews I noticed that Morrissey seems to have obtained a negative reputation. Still, I'm choosing to separate the artist from the art here as you usually should. The music's good.

there is no one on earth I'm afraid of

I do not like Morrissey

im not listening to Morrissey lmao.

The Smiths lead singer sings again

lyrics are absolutely awful and whiney, pack it in son. the music itself is good but my god dude stop whining.

my second experience with solo morrissey, after listening to 'vauxhall and i' - and i can't say i am any more impressed with it than the first time. here, i find his lyrics are a bit more cringey, maybe not less biting than i've heard him write before, but certainly a lot more bold-faced. once again, even with how i feel about his lyrics, they are better than the music, which is down quite a few pegs from his smiths days (more of a glowing review of johnny marr than anything). so yeah, not very impressed with this. it was fine, but i can't say i would ever seek it out again.

Nice melodies and Morrisey's vocals are great, but I'm tired of his whinging. His personal views no longer accord with mine and the subject matter no longer chimes with me.

Simply Morrissey.

nope.

I didn't dislike this as much as Alex, but what he says is hard to refute. I was a latecomer to The Smiths and I've grown to like a lot of that. But listenting to this... the magic is gone.

What a peculiar and unpleasant album. Music is nondescript, production is crap (Morrissey himself sounds quite over-miked) and overall I'm left with the impression I've spent 45 minutes in the head of a weird, vaguely misanthropic person. The latter point wouldn't be so bad if it was done with any degree of elan or finesse. Sadly this is a documentary of a waning power, so the album just sounds like a man, bitter and out of time, shouting at clouds.

I'll be the outlier. I'm not a huge Smiths-head. I like 'em, but haven't really done the deep dive. But I remember when "Irish Blood, English Heart" came out that it really caught my attention. It still does! I like the opener. I like the flute on "I'm Not Sorry." I like "Let Me Kiss You." "All the Lazy Dykes" is... interesting. Etc. I'll definitely allow that it may pale in comparison to the rest of the dude's catalog, but maybe ignorance is bliss here for those of us who don't know a damn thing about a damn thing.

Separating the art from the artist is normally something I'm pretty good at, particularly with things like Harry Potter. But not with this album. When this scumbag brings his politics and his opinions into his music, it immediately makes it less enjoyable for me. And it's not even like the album is saved by having good music. On top of his self righteous, narcissistic, borderline bigoted lyrics, the actual music is very generic, so I can't even really enjoy the album on that level.

I really liked the music but even for Morrisey lyrically this is overwrought bullshit. It’s so over the top, even for one of the biggest cunts on earth, that it might actually for a parody of himself. I wanted to hate this album, but I didn’t. Goddamn Morrisey. It’s so lush and beautiful melodic. Lyrically ridiculous but so unique. 7.1/10

Actually quite a nice album from late-stage Morrissey. The songs and lyrics are potent with scorching lyrics on the US and British politics. When the more modern production comes in I think it is really well done and suits Morrissey well. 7/10

Kinda odd but pretty smooth. I liked it

Better than I thought, as I find Morrissey to be very uneven. His usual sins (a nearly complete lack of lyricism) and virtues (a great melodic and attitudinal sense) are on display here, but show a little more depth and sophistication than some of his earlier work.

3.75

Really wanted to give this 1 star, but there were too many bright moments in an otherwise bland album. 2/5

I wasn’t digging this album at first and thought it was going to be a struggle To get through, but it slowly won me over. I relistenned a second time and dug it more. The start was slow, but got much better at the end. I still prefer his work with the Smiths

As long as Albums by The Smiths are easily available, Morrissey’s solo work will be a footnote to me at best. First Otf The Gang To Die and How Can Anybody… are brilliant, but there’s too many slow songs and self indulgent lyrics to consider this a classic in my book.

Not bad, typical Morrissey. Could take it or leave it, to be honest.

Morrissey ohne Marr ist Mittelmaß

3,5. fín lög inn á milli. ekki hans besta en ekki slæmt.

No. 95/1001 America is not the World 4/5 Irish Blood, English Heart 4/5 I Have Forgiven Jesus 3/5 Come Back To Camden 4/5 I'm Not Sorry 4/5 The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores 3/5 How Can Amybody Possibly Know 3/5 First Of The Gang To Die 4/5 Let Me Kiss You 3/5 All The Lazy Dykes 4/5 I Like You 3/5 You Know I Couldn't Last 3/5 Average: 3,5 You can definitly see that he was already on track for his later extreme views. But nothing offensive yet, just regular anit-establishment views. So this didn't defer me from this record. Thought it was an alright alt-rock album. Maybe a little pretentious in some cases.

Very good. Indie Rock.

No thank you. Morrissey has tainted his music with a far right outlook.

Morrissey is ever present and fully full of him self on this album; why is it still so enjoyable to listen to him be pedantic and whiny?

Suck fest.

Funniest most pathetic album i’ve ever heard

Funnier than a Sandler comedy album

Wel gezellig

Not a fan.

I must be dying because I actually kinda enjoyed this one. I am an avid Morrissey hater, but this didn't make me want to kill myself after the first, second, or even the third song. The songwriting was great on most of the tracks, with only 2 or 3 that I thought were pretty bland. His voice wasn't awful, the production was fantastic, it actually sounded like something from 2004, the list goes on. I feel like the grinch when his heart grew 3 sizes, but mine only grew like 1 size maybe because it's still Morrissey. Favorites were Irish Blood, English heart, I have Forgiven Jesus, and The First of the Gang to Die.

Morrissey is the goat!

One of his last great albums. Great lyrics still.

This scratches my Smiths itch pretty good, can’t deny that! Morissey being as cynical as ever. But still such a great voice. Fun songs, great song writing, all that you can expect from his music. Standout: America Is Not The World, Irish Blood, English Heart, I’m Not Sorry, How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel?, First Of The Gang To Die, All The Lazy Dykes, You Know I Couldn’t Last 8 out of 10

I find this album to be a pretty mixed bag, as often it feel as though it thinks its doing something fantastical and breathtaking, and it really isn't, while other times it really is something special. That isn't even only the hits that get that reaction either, as some of the deeper cuts here are great, as well as the big tracks. However, truly puzzling is parts that Morrissey seems to think he can get away with, such as lesbian slurs, and poor "critiques" of the U.S. that make this album hard to care for at points. I think this album has a decent amount of potential, but at the end of the day, unlike many Morrissey releases, this doesn't feel special enough to listen to despite the singer's more than idiotic beliefs. If this is your only encounter with solo Morrissey so far, I would understand sticking with The Smiths, even if tracks like First of the Gang to Die are fantastic.

Ugh, what did I just listen to? Spotify summed it up better than I can - theatrical, crooning, romantic angst, social alienation, and cunning wit. There's a lot to unpack in this album, but I won't be go back for it. It's a British kind of weird.

Meh...

Mitäänsanomaton. Ei kuitenkaan paska

Kind of funny in a surreal way to hear Morrissey’s venomous lyrics set to more “contemporary” accompaniment. No way you have to listen to this before you die but there’s nice sounds here and there

Den kanske mest förbluffande saken man kan säga om denna lista är att Morrisseys soloalbum har fler platser än klassiker från the Smiths. Ett av de sämsta, mest pretentiösa albumen jag nånsin hört. Trash. Ja e int ens säker vaffö Morrissey e cancelled men han förtjänar det efter dessa 5 skivor jag tvingats höra på.

7/10. Liked this better as I got farther in. First couple songs just felt like him complaining about stuff

I wasn't really in the mood for Morrissey today but I also think this is significantly weaker than most of his other albums I've heard. 5/10

Morrissey's singing voice makes me need to simultaneously vomit, and shit blood.

Many albums on here really start to fall apart after the first few songs.... this one started out sounding like a laundry list of complaints set to generic music, but nearly halfway through it becomes something much more power ful musically and lyrically. I really loved the music and passion of the second half.

There is no need for this self centered, egotistical fuck to have at least 3 albums on this list ffs. This depressed, bleeding heart douche is so busy telling everyone how great he is and how he's better than everyone else... It's sickening. To quote Come Back to Camden: "and I remember that I am alone Alone For evermore" ... I wonder why, you insufferable douche canoe. Favourite songs: The First of the Gang to Die, The World is Full of Crashing Bores Least favourite songs: America Is Not the World (go eat a hamburger and calm the fuck down you pretentious ass hat.... Morrissey is not the world either I'm sad to tell ya), "Irish Blood, English Heart" (oooh, tough guy Morrissey can't be bought.... Fuck off), I Have Forgiven Jesus (he's also apparently better than religion), I'm Not Sorry, How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel? (no one cares), All the Lazy Dykes Thank fuck that's over... 1/5

My god, his stuck his head so far up his own ass this time that he’s starting to wiggle the shoulders in too.

I'm surprised at how palatable this was. Quite a few songs that I liked, although still would never put on the album by itself.

No thoughts. An album I listened to

If this was in instrumental album, I would probably listen to it a lot more. But I feel like the writing present here is just something I do not want to hear again

This "album" is full of crashing bores. The music and lyrics have aged badly. Save yourself the 48 minutes - skip it Overall: 1/10

This place is reeking with Morrissey. Sorry, I can’t stand him.

Wat is er gebeurd met die prachtige teksten van Morrissey? Heb me echt dood zitten ergeren aan die bagger die hij ineens uitkraamt, terwijl ie zo briljant was bij The Smiths.

Paar toffe tracks maar over het geheel niet zijn beste werk. Al kan ik zijn stem en muziek altijd prima hebben.

Beetje een zeuralbum.

Rating: 5.5/10 Decent album overall. Some songs were great, very catchy instrumentally with some clever lyrics by Morrissey. Some songs were very boring, however, the middle sections was not good. When it works though, this album works quite well. Favorite songs: America Is Not the World, How Can Anybody Know How I Possibly Feel?, First of the Gang To Die. Worst song: I Have Forgiven Jesus.

I preferred Viva Hate to this one. Irish Body, English Heart is really good. Album also ends well.

Again I'm tempted to slag this with a one star review just for the egregious over-representation of Morrisey on this list. But really to me it's just a solid 3: the music is pedestrian, he certainly has chops as a singer but lyrically I find it a little plodding and artless, and the songs with a "message" are typically self-important and preachy.

This is the 4th Morrissey album on this list. That's unnecessary as none of them are that good. It was marginally better than some of the others. Still no need to listen.

Top 5 worst album covers

It’s Morrissey being loquacious and a crooner. Some guitar work is interesting. I like the single Irish Blood English Heart, but it’s very short at two and half minutes! An alright album. Forever lacking Johnny Marr.

Melody & great lyrics. Ignoring is questionable politics (hard I know) this is an album to go back to repeatedly.

Really great stuff. Not The Smiths, but great listening as a Smiths fan.

What a mopey sack. Get a life, Morrisons.

Steven Patrick “I know writers who use subtext and they’re all cowards” Morrissey continues to be one of the most boring dudes in English Music to me. If you don’t have anything interesting or even remotely subtle to say you’d better at least have a good voice or good music behind it.

...had to be there, I guess. Think there's only one more of this guy on the list, but he's had frankly too many opportunities on this thing to win me over for how boring each of these has been. I might need somebody to explain patiently to me what the appeal is here, because everything I've osmosed just seems to point at inside baseball stuff around the particular scene he's involved in?

the smiths were very political so naturally this is too, doesnt always entertain but the first of the gang song is a banger

So. Stupid. Good.

I didn't think I'd like this one very much because the title says that I'm an empty shell where all the rocks were removed. Or does it also mean that I'm the one being hunted. And why do British people say "Herb" as "erb", but you can't say "Hunt" and "unt"? Anyway, it's much more solid than your typical rock, I'm sure.

Yeah, I know Morrissey is kind of a twat. At some level, I'm probably some apologist, but for the most part I try to ignore the current Morrissey and instead embrace the Morrissey I knew at this time where he was focused on the spit and venom of Irish Blood, English Heart as well as some of the most beautiful songs ever in Come Back to Camden and Crashing Bores. The album is passionate and real. One of my favorites.

8/10 I fucking hate Morrissey as a person, but he’s still an incredibly talented musician

I don't know.. initial impressions.. it's kinda like U2? I never listened to much Morrissey or the Smiths.. There are some interesting pieces and soundscapes of music, particularly the guitar, but they don't really linger on it.. also he sorta sucks politically now right? It's all kinda bland in 2023. Review of Review: People don't really like Morrissey.. Best Track: The First of The Gang To Die? idk.. all pretty forgettable..

I will have to give Morrissey credit, he goes off on America on that first track, but it's not just "America sucks." I think he encapsulates how a lot of people feel about America in "America Is Not The World." So this is the FOURTH Morrissey album on the list? And it's no longer on the list, even. Saying that, this is significantly better than "Viva Hate," the last Morrissey album I reviewed. The instrumentation is "harder," the singing is not as whiny all of the time (there ARE moments, though (looking at you "Let Me Kiss You")). So I'd say it's the best Smiths / Morrissey album I've heard. But that is not saying a heck of a lot.

I recall when Morrissey made his comeback with this album and the lead single Irish Blood, English Heart. I freakin' loved it and wanted more of it, or at least that song - it is a rocker with great lyrics. The rest of the album didn't seem to get as much airplay despite charting well. Listening now I will say this. Wow, Morrissey still doesn't hold back does he? That lead single is scathing of certain English traditions, as you can imagine someone with Irish heritage would feel. But right from the album opener America is Not the World he is dishing it out. I get what he's going after and that song has good lyrics, but in true Morrissey style it goes a bit too far at times (suggesting Americans abroad are seen as big fat pigs). And if he hasn't pissed off the Yanks and the Brits after two songs, why not piss off the Catholics on song three with I Have Forgiven Jesus. I'm sure my mom would loathe that song. But I don't mind it, or any of the barbs he slings on this album, because I understand Morrisey's poetic license. And he is a great poet even if he pushes the boundaries too hard. This album really made me think and I enjoyed that, a lot. Although there were only a few other rocking songs (How Can Anybody Possibly Know How I Feel, I Like You, First of the Gang to Die - I recall this release too), I also enjoyed the soaring and/or despairing tones on other songs (Come Back to Camden, I'm Not Sorry, The World is Full of Crashing Bores, Let Me Kiss You). And the closer, You Know I Couldn't Last, goes between soft, soaring, and rocking and I love it (gave me goosebumps in the soaring choruses). Great lyrics to boot. This album is just as good as his solo debut, if not better. Morrissey is still a dick, but he is a musically gifted dick. I really couldn't get enough of this album.

3 times in a few weeks is a lot but again decent songs albeit with a massive slice of gammon on. Irish Blood, English Heart has a lot of answering to do.

Third Morrissey album in less than two weeks. Nobody should have to suffer this. Is he doing this? Are we all just getting Morrissey all the time?

Cet album dresse le bilan émotif de ce qui a formé Morrissey. Les textes sont parfois un peu premier degré. Belles textures musicales

Oh god, the poetry on here is abysmal

I love the Smiths and enjoy some of Morrissey’s solo work and this album is no different. It is overtly political (though his racist statements more recently casts much of what he says into doubt) taking on the Iraq war, the American military industrial complex, and his own Englishness and the legacy of colonialism that it holds. It is also dizzying self-pitying and self-aggrandizing at the same time in a way that completely separates him from the working class he champions in his lyrics. Musically, the album retreads familiar Morrissey melodic turns of phrase and incorporates elements of alternative rock and even some pop punk. It’s a strong album but is not necessarily doing anything new, especially in 2004.

I dig it for the passionate political lyrics, I’m not a huge fan of Morrisey’s voice.

Mostly kept my interest, there were some powerful parts and enjoyable for the most part. Nothing amazing but decent

Listened Before? N Oh Morrisey, you conceited piece of shit. It's such a shame that you're a giant asshole, because your voice and writing are great. Just FYI: your little tirade about America aged like milk. I hope someone adjusts your face soon, but I doubt they will since they haven't yet. Much like your America thing, I'm going to say "I love you" out the side of my mouth though. I will never spend a cent on your music or concerts, but he clearly has talents. Eat your heart out, you douchey edgelord. Four stars for content, Two stars for being a douche. Average - 3. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Irish Blood, English Heart

An actually fun album with a very progressive and socially conscious lyrics. But what's really great, is that after listening to this album, I was singing some parts of it, even though it was my first time listening to this record. Very fun stuff, will listen again!

I can't believe I *liked* a Morrissey album. I had to shower afterwards. Disgusting human, laughably awful and indulgent lyrics, very good melodies and music.

Not bad, I liked it more than The Smiths albums I've listened to.

I was just in Geneva and verified that making us listen to this would be against the Geneva convention. The Smiths had worn out their welcome by the time of their third album on the 1001. Adding four Morrissey solo albums to the 1001 is cruel and unusual punishment.

At least with some of the other Morrisey LPs, they started off with real rockers, but this one starts off bland and stays that way. I’ll give a bonus point for the lyrics that are so bad they’re good.

One of my esteemed colleagues said that Morrissey was the pioneer of "Whine Rock", so apt. Reading the reviews here is also quite funny, there's so much hate for this tosser that I almost feel sorry for him. This album is actually not too bad and it may have gotten an extra point from me if it had been purely instrumental without his whiney voice.

I've never been embarrassed for an album before. Hackneyed, trite and as forgettable as The Smiths were quotable.

Nos racistes ont du talent

c etait bien voila c est dit

I really tried. I did. With this album and others he's on that have shown up in this project, I tried. And I tried in my college years, too, in the late 80s when he was everywhere. Sorry, folks. I just don't like his music.

Eh

I'm sure I have commented on my opinion of politics and religion before, in that there are things they just do not go with. They include sport and music (unless its for comedic effect). Add to that the fact that music should be uplifting, and then the depressing content of his songs and you may understand why I found I could only get through half this album. Which is a real shame. Because the music it's self was more upbeat than the smiths (not hard I know). And damn the man can actually sing. I listen to a lot of stuff that many people would not even consider music, but I can find worth in it. I suppose it must take a lot of talent to take a reasonable tune played well, add in a very good voice (when it wants to be) put them together and produce something that I just can't bear to listen to. It's not rubbish but it's unlistenable. I can't give it less than 1 but I want to.

I know Morrissey the human divides opinion, and so does his music. Now, I’m not saying I like the human, and he’s not my favourite member of The Smiths, but I do love this album. He brings his unique style of hatred and self-deprecation and mixes it with a few catchy pop songs. There are enough masterpieces on this album to warrant a 4 (‘I Have Forgiven Jesus’, ‘Let Me Kiss You’, ‘Irish Blood, English Heart’, ‘First of the Gang To Die’). Some lyrical brilliance, and some perfect musical arrangements. The guitar and keyboards on ‘Let Me Kiss You’ are magical. A few fillers so not a 5.

Morrissey! He's a pillock, but I love him. At the time I thought he'd given up making music, then this appears, or so it felt like at the time. Loved 'first of the gang to die', but don't remember the other singles apart from 'Irish Blood English Heart'. After listening to this in full, it's not up to The Smiths standard at all, and never will be. I agree with his sentiments on track 1, but not his execution. The rest of the album is ok, pleasant enough. Not his best by a long way, but good enough for a solid 3.

Too preachy. Also, not good.

Worst first lyric of an album ever All morrissey does is complain

This album sucked

Morrissey before he became unbearable.. It's good

Oh, grow up already. And the lyrics don't even fit the rhythm properly.

cool

Good but I still don’t fully get why he has 7 records on this list (aside from The Queen is Dead, admittedly a gem). Maybe it’s because I was exposed to the Smiths/Morrissey relatively late in my life I do like Morrissey’s vocal performance throughout, however. Sounds more assured of the musical direction than in Your Arsenal, but also less musically diverse as a result. Ya win some you lose some HL: “Irish Blood English Heart”, “You Know I Couldn’t Last”, “…Crashing Bores” November 19th, 2023

It's a bit boring at moments but it has other which are highs in his career. Additional star for that fun and moving song "the first of the gang to die"

nothing memorable but i do like the vibe of it overall

Blind album, know the artist by name. I only really like 1 track from this album and the rest was okay in my mind. Nothing notable, maybe if I listened to lyrics more it may be better but I prefer the instrumentals.

The stupidest shit, but hey the music is fine

The Germans seem to have a word for everything, so I wonder if they have a word for "someone you find so obnoxious that you're tempted to disagree with them even when they're saying something you completely agree with." If so, that's the word I'd use to describe Morrissey. He's kind of the worst.

When I first saw this pop up, I audibly sighed because Morrissey is such a miserable & whiny twat. I decided to push my feelings aside & listen...after all, I do love some of his & The Smiths music. Well I ended up enjoying this so much, I listened twice. First of the Gang to Die is fantastic, and the rest sounds like classic Moz. Moz wins this challenge. 4.5

Not my favourite of Morrissey's albums, not by a long shot, but this was fine.

Pretty much hated that but not quite torture.

It’s not a bad album but you have to enjoy Morissey tone and flow. Kinda bland and generic. Morissey whines and is trying to sound intellectual but fails often. Also he is a racist idiot. 2 stars

Ihan siistiä aika modernin kuullosta rockia. Levy ei kyllä olekkaan mikään kauheen vanha. The Smithsin laulajan soolohommaa. Ei mitään erityistä huippukohtaa, ihan tasahyvää kokoajan.

Surprisingly jaunty album with acerbic lyrics. Morrissey is too clever for his own good, too often, like Jeremy Corbyn who, if he were Morrissey, might produce something more folksy and less accessible than this.

Post-Smiths Morrissey slightly gets over from Lockjaw in the mid 90’s only to really show how much of a massive racist he is in the early 2000’s.

Man this is a perfect album to show people if they ever ask why do people hate morrisey. This is some pretentious echo chamber bs poised as music. What a wanker. Only thing this has going for it is the upbeat instrumentals that are decent. 1.8/10

Meh

Next 5 songs played by my Spotify Algorithm: The Jesus and Mary Chain - Sometimes Always The Smiths - Ask XTC - Ten Feet Tall Gene - Still Can't Find the Phone Pixies - Velouria

Rock

Nice album, liked Morrissey's voice a lot, It's very emblematic, I have never paid much attention to the Smiths.

Nice tunes but the apex of "cheer up Morrissey" 3.2

This (horrible) man knows how to do music for me much more than I like to admit, and I rated 2 (good) of his previous albums 2 stars, so the 1001 list won this game. Here it is my 4-stars to Morrissey.

As a white cis male, I don't see the problem with Morrissey. 4/5

Fuck you, Morrissey. And the high horse you rode in on.

A moving melancholic lament that repeats itself 12 times over 47 minutes and enters the realm of self indulgence

I like: Irish Blood, English Heart

bangör

He really just says the exact thing he thinks every time.

A Morrissey album. Bleh

It was alright. Wouldn't listen again.

Not for me

Estilo característico del cantautor inglés. Escuchable, pero sin nada más. No me ha parecido muy destacable, aunque se puede escuchar sin problemas

Beter dan ik verwachtte. Het is minder depressief dan The Smiths. Al zijn de teksten wel nog altijd donker, de muziek maskeert dat een beetje

It came as such a pleasant surprise. After a couple of obscure minor albums, Mozz reinvented himself and relased his masterpiece. Brave, catchy, infectious, glorious, 'First of the Gang to Die', 'Irish Blood, English Heart'... just a bit of filler towards the end, but much stronger as a whole than all his previous -and later (Oct '23)- efforts

I think Morrissey is a bad human but I did think his album was annoyingly good.

Wow I love this album, reminds me of the Strokes I think? May be the wrong band to compare to. Also lyrically this guy is great.

Mies on ihan dorka mutta aika makee levy. Perhana tekis mieli olla tykkäämättä mutta ei voi mitään kun vaan tykkään. Hieno ääni ja joku sellanen tasapaino stygeissä. 4/5

Hyvä levy, monta kivaa biisiä. Toki oishan sitä nollarilta kiinnostavampaakin voinut löytää kuin taas vanhoja tuttuja rock-tähtiä.

Morrisey tekee kyllä varsin hyviä levyjä, tykkäsin tästäkin. Teksteissä onnistuu koskettamaan tietynlaista melankoliaa hienosti. 4/5

Morrissey Genre: Alternative rock, pop rock, indie rock 2004 Standouts: Irish Blood English Heart, First of the Gang to Die, I Have Forgiven Jesus, First of the Gang to Die Others: America is Not the World, Come Back to Camden, I'm Not Sorry, Let Me Kiss You, All the Lazy Dykes, You Know I Couldn't Last

At first, I was all "Oh great, it's Morrissey". The first couple of songs beat you over the head with proto-emo political tomfoolery, and the theme infuses the entire album, but once it evens out around halfway through, it's not terrible.

Excellent as ever

Oui correct encore comme album de Morissey. ca tourne toujours autour un peu du meme style son paroles. Donc on aime ou on aime pas mais moi en somme je trouve ca sonne bien. 3.5