Reviews (page 3 of 8)
Blah blah, Morrissey bad, music good, blah blah... mentioning it every single review is redundant, so no need to harp on it here. Morrissey shows on this album that he recognizes the second British Invasion he helped spawn and takes beats from Pulp among other similar acts to create a very consistent record, with that usual whispery, lackadaisical crooning Morrissey oh so loves, with a dash of relatively generic instrumentation to create a record that is good, but never great. It has those driving, alternative riffs and that thumping percussion to keep things moving, but he knows you are here to love or loathe him and his voice, so he is mainly the star of the show. If you want an album that is definitely aging, but still has enough to come back to, then I think the melancholic tone fits best here since his departure from the Smiths, but I find myself preferring Viva Hate because it sounds fresh and like he's roaring to make his own music. This album feels like he has been there, done that, and knows how to make you happy in the cockiest of ways, and I have to admit this is still got enough good parts to win me over.
Didn't pull me in the same way that Your Arsenal did, but the voice is the same one that I really enjoyed in that. Solid 4 this time.
Good, but it makes me just want to listen to the smiths. 3.5 but I’m rounding up
Great album
Got the album, Morrissey 🙌🫶 7+
7/10 the more I listen to Morrisey’s solo stuff, the less I think he was the mastermind behind The Smiths I know Johnny Marr co-wrote a lot of the songs, I’ll dig into his discography sometime and see if it’s better than Morrisey’s solo stuff because this is kinda looking like a Seinfeld situation where the frontman (Jerry Seinfeld)’s solo stuff isn’t nearly as good, but then you look at the other guy (Larry David)’s other stuff (Curb Your Enthusiasm), and it’s just as high caliber if not more, and you realize he did like all the work and is the only reason it’s actually good idk, I guess I’ll find out when I listen to his stuff
Well, there are few things that I tend to feel less excited about than getting a Morrissey album on this list. However, much like how I felt about Your Arsenal, I found myself enjoying this quite a bit. He has a nice voice, the music is great. As long as he doesn't get too maudlin with the lyrics, I can actually kick back and enjoy a Morrissey album. Who knew? 4/5
Great music with a good flow. Good to listen to on the side.
Pleasantly surprised. Very poppy but very good
Very good voice but often clashing with the music behind it which doesn't always complement the voice.
I'd been impressed by this one when it came out, but haven't listened to it in years... I won't be neglecting it now - there are some great tracks here, although it dips a little in the second half. It's not quite a 5, but a high 4.
a morrissey album, similar sound to previous stuff i've listened to both on this list and before i even started. this album is a lot slower, moodier, and softer than his earlier tracks. still though it's much of the same! lots of lesser known songs here and there.
This is a good album but why does he have 4
Chilled
3.75
solid album. good mix of upbeat and subdued songs, all punctuated with morrissey’s trademark crooning. highlights: “now my heart is full” “billy budd” “i am hated for loving”
It's not the Smiths, but it's good enough. Morrissey is such an unpleasant man, with horrible politics and beliefs, but he is so good at being relatable on records.
Always been more of Smiths fan that a Moz. But I really do like this one! I think more than Your Arsenal. Especially The More You Ignore Me… catchy song. 4/5
i hated on morrissey and the smiths for ages thinking I didn't like them but I actually do
It started out very strong but in the end the songs where too whimsy. But I’m a big Morrissey fan so it still gets 4 stars.
Despicable human with an amazing talent. Gorgeous album.
Nice album, sounds similar to The Smiths - guess Morrissey simply was such an important person of the band.
Lot of woke-ish people here that are dissing his supposedly "bad" political views. He is what he is. Deal with it :) And this album, a solid 4.
3/21/24. For some reason I felt this album to be uplifting in spots, but also a lot of fun! Morrissey's voice shines here, and the song structures and sounds keep it interesting throughout.
Mum always used to love The Smiths and Morrissey - used to enjoy it all in the car. Am aware of his reputation haha. Quite enjoy the vibes though, will likely add this to my library as it reminds me of being a kid in the car.
I don't like Morrissey the person, but can't deny I really enjoyed this album
Goddamnit I like Morrissey, I tried not to but I do. Much less melodramatic than Viva Hate. Such great melodies 8.3/10
I prefer the Smiths, but can’t deny Morrissey’s songwriting.
after listening to three of the smiths albums, i'm left longing for johnny marr's presence on vauxhall and i. somehow, morrissey was able to rein his obnoxious self in, which i wasn't sure was possible without marr, but i digress. morrissey has a great voice despite being an asshole, and i'm upset how much i enjoy this album. his musicians created music that is so smooth and easy to listen to. before i knew it, i listened to this album multiple times and saw no signs of stopping. the irony, of course, is morrissey writing lyrics to a song called "hold on to your friends."
Admittedly, Morrissey’s reputation had probably kept me from listening to more of his music, but I really enjoyed this album. Straddles the line of melancholy and poppy.
Enjoyed most of this surprisingly
Pretty good. I don't really listen to the lyrics much but the snippets I caught sounded like classic Morrissey complaining that us regular folk don't do enough to improve the world. But whatever I'm into his sound
Decent Morrissey is better than good "other band" much of the time. I didn't know this album, but enjoyed it. 3.75/5
Nice. Well done.
So, so good
good listen.... very moody
pretty good. I like him solo rather than his prior group work.
Solid but not outstanding. The smiths are better
A surprisingly pleasant album.
I wanted to hate this album, but it's actually pretty good. Damn it. Catchy melodies and clever lyrics without leaning too much toward Morrissey's more obnoxious and pretentious tendencies. "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get" (which is apparently about his legal feud with former band mate Mike Joyce and not about a stalker) kind of sounds like an Oasis song. Some of the other songs sound like a less saccharine Robbie Williams. "Hold On To Your Friends" sounds like something Morrissey sings to himself in the mirror—he should listen to that guy. Other stand-out tracks: "I am Hated for Loving," "Lazy Sunbathers," "Speedway" Mozz is an insufferable person, but sometimes he makes good music. 4/5 stars
Good tunes. Nonsense lyrics
Before he was known to be a nutter, Morrissey was fun to listen to
Pero que maravilla es esta!? He adorado cada segundo de este álbum Now My Heart Is Full y The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get es✨✨✨✨✨ 8/10
Favorite Tracks: The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get Why Don’t You Find out for Yourself Now My Heart Is Full
I never really listened to Morrissey before this, I really enjoyed this album.
J'ai l'impression qu'on me force à dire du bien de lui
le gars est juste incapable de sortir un mauvais album cest insupportable
01) Now My Heart Is Full - 8,0 02) Spring-Heeled Jim - 8,0 03) Billy Budd - 8,0 04) Hold On to Your Friends - 8,5 05) The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get - 8,5 06) Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself - 8,0 07) I Am Hated for Loving - 8,5 08) Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning - 8,5 09) Used to Be a Sweet Boy - 8,5 10) The Lazy Sunbathers - 8,5 11) Speedway - 8,5 TOTAL: 8,32 (83/100) I understand he's a bit of an asshole these days? Oh well... I like this, it's depressive, it's sad - just like a teenage me. I was 16 when this was published, I really don't know why I didn't listen to The Smiths and Morrissey back then.
Well it’s not the Smiths but it’ll do. Fuck Morrissey.
Love The Smiths and Morrissey solo still scratches that itch
- Die Smiths sind mMn eine der krassesten Bands allerzeiten und das ist sicherlich zu 70% Morissey geschuldet. Das gehört eigentlich in die Smiths Rezension, aber es ist wichtig zu verstehen, dass er einfach ein genialer Songwriter ist - sowohl mit Band als auch Solo. - Ich kannte von "Vauxhall and I" nur "The Lazy Sunbathers", alles andere war komplettes Neuland für mich. - Auch wenn Morissey im Alter politisch leider in die falsche Richtung abgedriftet ist und versucht mit fragwürdigen Haltungen anzuecken, war er unbestritten ein toller Künstler. Und er bleibt für mich ein Mysterium. Die Ambivalenz in Person. Ich kann meine Faszination, ähnlich wie Böhmi, gegenüber Morrissey nicht abstreiten. - Seine Solosachen sind immer um einiges poppiger, als die Smiths Songs. So auch hier. Poppig, aber irgendwie anders und gut. Und so ganz ist der Indi dann natürlich auch nicht aus ihm rauszukriegen. - Texte sind wie immer überragend - Ich finde man kann das Album sehr gut durchhören, ohne das irgendwas extrem raussticht. Weder negativ noch positiv. - Deshalb fehlen leider auch die Hits - "Viva Hate" und "You Are The Quarry" sind leider ziemliche Bretter, an die dieses Album mMn einfach nicht rankommt. - Und doch ist es irgendwie ein schönes Album. Schön trifft mein Gefühl am ehesten. Nicht besonders. Nicht langweilig. Schön. - Könnte sich mal wieder um einen Grower handeln Rating: 3,75/5 (Tendenz steigend)
Yes, I know he is a reprehensible shit. The Smiths are one of my all time faves though. Gave this a couple of listens and it definitely grew on me second time around. Not the same without Marr though
This was my first time listening to a Morrissey solo album, and I hate to admit that I enjoyed it. I like Morrissey's vocals (I've listened to two Smiths albums), and I thought the lyrics on this album were really deep and personal. I don't know if Morrissey has ever explicitly stated what the lyrics to these songs mean, but I have a hunch that they're mostly about struggling with the social ramifications of being non-heterosexual. The musical arrangements were really good too. This album didn't blow me away, but I thought it was well made, and I enjoyed listening to it.
Was not a fan of this type of music in the '90s when it came out and I was a teenager. My taste in the music is involved I enjoyed this a lot.
Mostly excellent
This is a strong album. Anything after the Smiths will be viewed as lesser, but this might be Morrissey’s best solo record. It is of course sad and full of self loathing but the music and singing are great. The first half is stronger, but the album as a whole holds together well.
Love Morrissey.
Never really listened to Morrissey or The Smiths before much, but I really enjoyed this album. Favourite tracks: Spring-Heeled Jim, Billy Budd, Hold onto your Friends.
I've always liked Morrisey. Unique and dreamy, kind like Lo-Fi back in the day.
Pretty good. I generally don’t like Morrissey’s stuff.
More emotionally vulnerable than the other Morrissey albums we’ve had. Dialing down the preachiness makes this a much easier listen. Really nothing to hate here.
I liked the first half of the album, the second part gets boring. It's a strong 3 or a weak 4. I think there's some magic in his voice. 3.5/5
Good.
Morrissey has such an amazing turn of phrase - not twee, not obvious, but beautiful. And the music is so delicate at times. I would have said that like Vincent Van Gough his works would be appreciated more years after his death. Alas his views on politics may have put pay to that. I think he was spot on about Sinead O’Conner though.
Another fourth studio release. I'm getting the sense that the authors of this list just said, "let's find all the people who released four albums or more" and put them on this list. Morrissey is a great addition, though.
Pretty decent from Morrissey. Definitely feels like The Smiths brought into the 90s with maybe a bit less humor and jangle. Overall the album features really good songwriting, specifically in the second half with some heavy hitters. 7/10
Riktigt bra poplåtar.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Now my heart is full, Hold on to your friends, I am hatred for loving
Excellent
So I shockingly had to look up the morrissey hate and he does sound like a massive tool, bit frustratingly this album is very good (albeit sober AF)
It sucks that Morrissey sucks, because his music doesn’t suck.
Had me at “The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get.” Love me some Morrisey!
I can have a little bit of morose Morrissey, as a treat. 7/10
I wasn't happy about another Morrissey album being thrust upon me. Like how many is this now? Maybe 5 or 6 including The Smiths albums? We've only had 2 Beatles albums for heaven's sake. I still listened and I'm really glad I did. This was by far my favourite Morrissey experience. I enjoyed his understated vocals and the overall pace and tone of the record. Still, I'm finding it hard to believe that I'll give this one a 4.... What have I become?
Ce gars là est peut-etre le plus gros douche du monde. Je ne le connsaissai aucunement avant de commencer cette liste, mais je dois avouer que c'est album son quand même assez bon. Détacher l'oeuvre de l'artiste est quelque chose de difficile et je comprend qu'il semble détestable mais le fait est qu'il fait de la bonne musique. 4
Nu bent pora dainu uzkabino. Tai jau yra vau. Reiks daugiau paklausyt. Ig cia dabar bus mano simtadienio dainom
good 8/10
You know, for all of Morrissey's foolishness, I still like a lot of his music. It's really clever pop music with strikingly eloquent lyrics. You have to be in the mood for this type of stuff, but Vauxhall and I is a really good album. Lovely arrangements and strong as ever vocals from Morrissey. It's less memorable than some of his other albums, but really engaging overall. Morrissey has this way of connecting with you on a really personal level as a listener, in a way most artists can't. Fave Songs: The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get, I Am Hated for Loving, Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself, Now My Heart Is Full, Hold On to Your Friends,
Charmant. Belle voix, belles mélodies. Now my heart is full, why don't you find out for yourself.
No question that he's an self-regarding arsehole of the very highest order, but I have to say that I really enjoyed listening to this & I'm fairly certain it'll grow on me after a few more plays.
He's a bit of a dodgy dude but he can write a tune
I only recognizes one song but enjoyed the whole album.
This was better than I expected. I really like the Smiths but always felt like the strong point of the band was Johnny Marr and that Morrissey was a little bit overrated. I was wrong, a lot of songs here are beautiful, especially "Hold on to Your Friends". Look I hate this racist prick as much as the next guy, but this was fine. 7,6/10
I… think I like Morrissey.
With the Queen is dead I said that less vocals and more cool production would’ve made it better and I think this album finally found the right balance between the two. It could also be that I’ve just grown warmer to the smiths/morrissey but I liked this one quite a bit. The first track had solid instrumentals and the rest of the album stayed right around that level. Side note: when I was looking for my Queen is dead review I saw my siouxsie reviews and realized that I had given one album a two then the next one a 4 and said I’d never heard of them lol.
Really like this. Will buy the album.
Bra men ikke Smiths så..
Almost definitely his best solo album. Bro might be a disaster of a human being, but at least he made some good music back in the day.
Morrissey albums have such nostalgia to them because I listened to them a lot in my early teens.
It's pretty good if you separate the art from the artist
Veldig bra! 4,49
Maybe the closest to sounding like The Smiths of any of his solo records. He seems in his element on this record, like he's gained enough confidence as a solo artist to craft a solid set of songs. Some great selections on this one and he hasn't lost is wit and wordplay.
Call me emo but this whole record fucking slaps. Now My Heart Is Full is one of a very few songs that can give me a lump in my throat. The production on the solo Morrissey albums outshines anything he recorded with The Smiths too.
Frantically trying to ignore M's dodgy political stance and pronouncements to concentrate on the (very good) lyrics and music. Where did he go wrong?
Prefs : Now My Heart Is Full, Billy Budd, Hold on to Your Friends, Why Don't You Find Out For Yourself, Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning, The Lazy Sunbathers, Speedway Moins pref: I Am Hated for Loving
Stupendous! I spent my college years with a housemate whose every item of clothing was a tribute to Morrissey, every record was connected to Morrissey, and said housemate even had Mozza’s quiff. Luckily, I was a fan too, although not so mega. I have a special place in my heart for Viva Hate but Mozza’s style is distinctive and emotionally wrought and never lets you down. Those lyrics are sheer poetry. I am now A central part Of your mind's landscape Whether you care Or do not Yeah, I've made up your mind Yup - indeed - my mind is made up.
Stand-outs: "Now My Heart Is Full," "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning," "Speedway"
Rock
favourite song: speedway struggling to pick a least favourite song so I'm not going. this isn't typically the sort of music id enjoy but my girlfriend broke up with me 3 days ago and this album is really hitting a spot
Morrissey never disappoints. He always delivers music that is versatile yet never lacks his own signature touch. Yet another good album with a perfect runtime
One of his best solo albums. There's a rare fragility to his voice that really carries this project forward Anyway the Queen died while I was listening to this so that's a bit mad
Moz is at his croony best. Every song feels like a desperate attempt to redeem something the poor bastard is longing for. It’s missing that Johnny Mar touch he had with The Smiths.
Art 8/10.....Artist 0/10
Mature and balanced, a very good record and by aiming for more understatement than in previous efforts, Morissey wins bigger. The controlled melancholy works beautifully. This is how pop stars can/should age gracefully.
Kicking off with Now My Heart is Full, instantly nostalgic and remembering a time when it was OK to like Morrissey, because he wasn't obviously a terrible cunt at this point. Also, remembering that Morrissey really did used to be terribly good. Hold on To Your Friends, words to live by as you get older and it gets harder. Lifeguard Sleeping is great too, really unique on the record. This is a terrific album, and easily his best solo effort, for me.
Great album, too bad it had to be Morrissey the person. I will never stop laughing when I see Morrissey wearing his own swag.
Oh no. Alright, let's see if I have a new take on this cat. Going into it, my bias is strong. I always found Morrissey impossibly whiny, verbose, and just plain unlikeable. Not the guy I'd like to get stuck talking to at a party. And god damn... another revelation. This album is pretty damned good. Morrissey is nowhere near the insufferable git I remember from The Smiths. I'm hearing a quirky crooner with a bit of an attitude and a penchant for the creepy, which I have to admire. The songs are fairly straightforward on the surface, which is just fine, as it lays the foundation for some cool textures and arrangements that are well done and interesting. And Morrissey uses his voice to great effect, with his melodies sometimes going in odd but familiar directions and his lyrics painted just outside the lines of what most any other writer might arrive at. I'm teetering on a 4, but thinking it's a 3.5. The fact that I'm considering a 4-star review for a Morrissey album is the most surprising thing about this endeavor to date. Couple that with McCormick going low on Marvin Gaye and Marianne buying Limp Bizkit merch and we're about to open a portal to the Upside Down. It's freakin' apocalyptical.
I never really cottoned to The Smiths, and I know just enough about Moz's current political views that I had to hold myself back from groaning as I queued this up. But once again I was surprised. I dug this record, pure and simple. Great production, some killer guitar work, catchy melodies, and the dude knows how to write lyrics. At the risk of being canceled for liking this, I will definitely dive into more of his solo work.
What a charming young album!!
I find myself going through periods of loving Morrisey, and loathing in equal measure. Generally means that depending on which day I'd give this a 2 or a 4 star review. Today is a 4 star day.
The best of Morrissey is being moody and lovely. This is both.
I was not excited to have a Morrissey album to listen to. While I haven’t a lot of experience with his music, I have found him a bit downbeat and dreary in the past. So I had a little apprehension about the next 40 minutes. I needn't have worried... I found this album really enjoyable! Catchy, upbeat tunes that grew on me even more on subsequent listens. What a lovely surprise!
An excellent Morrissey album that I imagine will improve with each listen. 4 🌟
It's funny how polarising Morrissey is when looking at the reviews. It's been almost 8 months since I listened to You Are The Quarry and I'm not sure where this fits into the zeitgeist. Anyway, it feels a bit middle of the road, has a few highlights and is a bit slow at times. But I also feel it's worth a little more explorations so keeping it a 4. Fave: Now My Heart Is Full
3.5
It's good, it's a more polished pop version of the Smiths. It's perhaps his best album. 3.5 for me but I round up.
On one hand, this is a Morrissey album with songs that just sound like most Morrissey albums. On the other, I really like Morrissey albums.
I must have missed this album rating it. I know I listened to it, but I went ahead and listened again. It's still good.
Had to check but apparently rated Your Arsenal with 3 stars and wondered why that Morrissey album was on the list. I knew Vauxhall and I is a better album but had not listened to it for at least a decade or so and forgot how much better it is. It contains exactly quite a number of 5-star classic Morrissey songs and I liked it a lot (4 stars, but at the high end so 8/10).
Great album
Siri unique voice and sound on this album.
Well...I don't like his politics but fuck, if this album doesn't deserve to be on here I don't know what does. Despite being an unrepentant narcissist and all-around absurd person, Morrissey is an incredible musician. Not only do I get the appeal, it's kind of my thing. It's the mopey teenager in me. Why are so many famous people such weirdos? Probably because you have to be bizarre to actually want all of the trappings of fame. There's really not a skip on here for me. That said, still prefer his work with the Smiths. Fave track: Now my Heart is Full or Moon River. Got a good laugh out of him saying "I wrote that" at the end of the latter too. Haha
I don't know, I got into this one. I'm listening to "Speedway" again right now, matter of fact. Maybe there's hope for me as a potential Smiths fan yet?? Or does me liking this one mean the opposite? I'm really confused here.
The perfect definition of a solid four star album.
Actually enjoyed this a lot, shame he’s a cunt
Tricky to listen to now. 0 out of 5 for the person. 4 out of 5 for the songs
Albums Decent. Morrissey has a song here called I am hated for loving, That shit didn't age all that well too well, which is fucking hilarious. Dudes the worst. Fuck Morrissey.
Pretty good. Makes good background music. Would listen again
I'm a Smiths / Morrissey fan but this album. So ehow escaped my orbit. There are some absolutely gorgeous so gs on this album. As usual his band is spot on...they sound amazing the rockers like Billy Budd; ROCK! The more subtle songs like the beautiful I am Hated For Loving and Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning are arranged with beautiful tasteful touches. The album is lovely from beginning g to end. Highly recommended. 4 🌟
Dude's a d-bag to the nth degree, but hell if he can't make pretty music with a great voice.
I probably need a few more spins to process and make sure I truly love the album, and it isn't just Moz trying to seduce me with those baby blues on the album cover. So far, Morrissey's solo work lives solidly right there in the 4 area for me. Which, hey, is nothing to crow about. I can't help but wonder if all that's keeping him from classic status is either the willingness to eat meat or enjoy having sex. No one needs a good lay as badly as Morrissey does.
Saved Prior: None Off Rip: Now My Heart Is Full; Spring-Heeled Jim; Hold on to Your Friends; The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get; Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning; Speedway Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: Oh how I wanted to hate and I still think that Johnny Marr would've greatly improved this but mannnn his voice sounds really good on this. Worst person you know went solo and made a pretty good album. Might have to go back and reassess my 3 and two 4s to the three Smiths albums because it slots in at 4th behind them but not by as much as I had expected (and hoped lolz).
Moral Sea
Vauxhall and I- Morrissy (1994): 7/10 Right off the bat I am impressed with the sound. The epic guitar and drums intertwined with Morrissys vocals is really captivating. We are off to a great start. Next, we have a mellower track that really showcases Morrissys cryptic writing style, with an intriguing use of what seems to be… Radio chatter? In the background. Once again, I am impressed by the guitar on the next track. “Hold onto your friends“ has officially converted me to this style of production, plus I’m digging the message lyrically. The next track starts out on a riff that’s borderline iconic. This stadium filling sound is really something. An upbeat haunting acoustic tune comes next, and I’m not complaining about this one. “The lazy sunbathers“ has a great message about complacency during difficult times. Album finishes epically with “speedway”.
4/5
Geweldige stem vind ik dit. Liesjes op zich niet zo spannend maar die stem is echt erg prettig om naar te luisteren.
Surprising a d almost funny. Take a Smiths album master tape, go to the mixing desk and slide every channel containing Johnny Marr's guitar parts down to zero. What you will be left with is this album. It's good, but it would have been so much better with him.
Not bad
Solid
Great indie
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moody, check, yodely outburst, check, it's Morrisey.
I hate Morrissey but pretty good album
Morrissey is fine, but no good for yard work
why the random background noise?!
I would give 3 1/2 stars if I could. I really like his voice.
Ok
Sympa mais rien ne me marque
fuck this guy but pretty good album gotta admit
His voice is great but it's boring over these instrumentals
Something is missing here
(light 6/10) I just really don't understand the appeal I guess. The instrumentals are fine and dandy, but Morrissey himself is just irritating. I don't really get; or care to get, the lyrics.. and his vocal phrasing is so repetitive. He sounds like he has a frog in his throat at all times.. just idk. I really do not care for this man's music, let alone his solo stuff.
En daar is veganist van dienst weer eens. Een van de vaste vrienden van de show, samen met Elvis Costello, Brian Eno, Neil Young en nog een hand vol anderen. Als je ander werk van Morrissey hebt gehoord (en dat heb je, als je meedoet aan deze lijst) heeft dit album letterlijk helemaal niks wat je zal verbazen. Ik stoor me er niet gruwelijk aan, zoveel was al duidelijk. M'n kritiek is niet gericht op Morrissey, maar op de makers van deze lijst. 3 sterren. Vergeetbaar.
my 666th album, very appropriate MORRISSEY IS THE DEVIL!
Another sad boy Morrissey album that’s not as bad as some others. Just kinda ok sad
mmm NO ES MI FAV.
Difficult to dissociate the album from the performer, but I enjoyed it more than I was expecting. I suspect repeated listening would improve it, hence a 3.
I suspect I have higher than average Morrissey tolerance levels (for his music rather than his opinions), and I like a lot of these songs. But if you've got Viva Hate and Your Arsenal on the list, you probably don't need this too.
Enjoyment: 6 Replayability: 6 Cohesion: 6 Flow/Pacing: 7 Artistic Merit: 4 Weighted Average: 5.8 Review: I've never heard Morissey before and maybe only a handful of tracks from the Smiths, but this was pretty good. Nothing stuck out as excellent, but nothing stuck out as bad. This album walks the line down the middle. Liked Song(s): Now My Heart Is Full, Hold on to Your Friends, The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get, Why Don't You Find out for Yourself, Speedway Disliked Song(s): Lifegaurd Sleeping, Girl Drowning Recommend? Yes
Meh
Mój najlepszy przykład w grze "nie lubię ciebie, ale lubię twoją muzykę". Aczkolwiek ta płyta średniawka, Steven umiesz lepiej.
I never got into The SMiths because I just can't stand Morrisey's voice and the one cadence he seems to end every melody with. This was more of the same really, I hate all the soft chords and gentle melodies, it's all just tepid. It's very competently recorded and performed, but I got nothing out of this listening experience, didn't bother with the last two tracks and won't be going back to it
The first half sounds like Morissey fronting a Smiths cover band who just heard Definitely Maybe. I do love the jangly riffs tho. Second half is more his usual speed. 3/5. Did not overstay its welcome but didn't captivate either.
Better than Coldplay
It was alright. I enjoyed most of it. Prefer The Smiths to his solo stuff.
I actually didn't mind this as something in the background, but not sure this would ever be an "active" listen
Morrissey being Morrissey in other words. It's very alternative mixed with British pop sounds. Didn't caught my attention and felt a few of the songs sounded the same. It was okay.
A solid album. None of his solo stuff is at the same level as when he was with The Smiths IMO, but I've never walked away hating an album of his either (though maybe I haven't listened to enough of his stuff). I don't know if I liked this more or less than Viva Hate, but I'd probably put them pretty close together.
"I'm Hated For Loving"? Pfffftttttt. More like "I'm Hated For Being an Insufferable Racist Prick". Tone-deaf piece of shit.
It was a good album. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen again, but solid. 6.4/10
Went on a bit, but please don't make me like Morrissey
I.... Liked a Morrissey album? What no! This can't be no. Something must be wrong, this shouldn't be possible. And yet it is. I wasn't like in love with it but I actually would consider putting this on again if he wasn't the biggest twat on the planet. I feel betrayed by myself somehow. 6/10 I didn't say I loved it just that I liked it. And even then I feel dirty doing this.
Just not a big fan of his solo work.
Still no fan of Morrissey. At least he doesn't sound so whiny on this record and the music is a bit more upbeat.
I didn't hate it. But so much of Morrissey just sounds the same to me.
Prefer his earlier singles, from Viva Hate
This was a pleasant surprise. Way better than the smiths album on here so far. Morrissey is given a rep of being depressing and this was far from that
Best Track - "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get"
i liked a few of the pieces on this, but overall its just like any other morrisey, oh and his voice is starting to piss me off, really a dick of a person
A good Morrissey album he actually sounds happy on this one it's nothing special just a solid album where all songs are just good
I’ve listened to this twice now. I can say I have really tried with solo Morrissey. But it’s always the same. Something is missing. Marr. I gave The Queen is Dead a 5. I’ve had arguments about Morrissey and the Smiths with people. But without Marr, he’s just a sad, limp bit of lettuce revisiting all the themes of his youth with less vim and verve. It’s fine. 3 But I didn’t need to hear it before I die. Boolean: False
ok like i went into this fully expecting it to just be "the smiths but worse". and honestly a lot of it kind of is. but it turns out "the smiths but worse" can still be pretty good actually, and i enjoy some of the weird shit on the more adventurous tracks, like how "spring heeled jim" is layered up with documentary audio. it is with great regret that i must admit morrissey did make at least some good music. .....i still think he's a dickhead tho.
3/5 listenable but overall feels kinda milquetoast
Chill pero sentido
This did not hold my attention very well, and little stood out. Didn’t offend me I guess.
Mwah niet helemaal mijn plaat. Te veel melancholie, ik heb nu vakantie dan heb ik daar geen zin in. Stem vond ik eerst maar waardeloos, maar uiteindelijk kan ik hem zeker waarderen. Ik denk een 3.5 misschien hoger als ik als boze tiener op mijn kamer zit en mijn ouders haat. Of als ik bipolair zou zijn en ik dan in een mega down zit , of als mijn vriendin het uit maakt… maar dat is allemaal nu niet, toch?
Dit album heeft mij positief verrast, zeker na de laatste die we van Morrisey hebben geluisterd. Het is minder zwaarmoedig en vaak ook minder zwaarmoedig dan de smiths. Waar zij vaak balanceren tussen indie en alternatief is dit album veep meer indie. Ik vond het een leuk album. Het fluisterlied vond ik dan weer wat minder. Ik zou het tussen de drie en vier sterren geven. Hoewel de review overwegend positief is gaat mijn gevoel tpch naar de drie sterren
Leuker dan het vorige solo album van Morrissey, t klinkt dan ook meer als The Smiths dan het vorige. Dit album heeft wel wat melancholisch, ik moet zeggen dat ik niet de allergrootste Smiths fan ben, niet dat ik t slecht vind, maar zijn stem kan je altijd uit duizenden herkennen. Tis de manier waarop hij articuleert en hoe hij zijn zanglijnen een kant op buigt. Ik weet dat veel mensen dat erg mooi vinden, zelf weet ik niet zo goed of ik t mooi vind of hoe ik het zou moeten waarderen. Ik geef t daarom een 3.5 en wie weet groeit het naar een 4.
I didn't feel this one quite as much as t'other
Really thought I'd hate this, but as it turns out it is OK. Doesn't do anything for me but listenable.
I didn’t hate it. But I still hate Morrissey.
C'était plutôt sympa, j'ai bien aimé
Better than the Quarry album
***a good easy listening album!
As far as I am concerned there are too many Morrissey albums on this list and this is one of them. If you like his stuff then this is the same old vibe you'd expect. Nothing outstanding or even interesting at all.
3.4
Now My Heart Is Full 3.5 Spring-Heeled Jim 3.3 Billy Budd 3.4 Hold On to Your Friends 3.4 The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I get 3.8 Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself 3.3 I Am Hated for Loving 3 Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning 3.1 Used to Be a Sweet Boy 3.2 The Lazy Sunbathers 3 Speedway 3.2 Score: 3.290909091
I liked the sound and the song writing but it definitely wore out its welcome.
It’s just decent. I’ve got no strong opinions on this at all. Hold on to Your Friends and Speedway were my main highlights
This is a pretty good album but I can't see how this is necessary to listen to. 2nd solo Morrisey seems redundant.
This is the most British thing I've ever heard.
Never been a Morrissey fan. I liked this album. He's a tool.
The More You Ignore Me still rocks.
I will begin by saying i am unapologetically a big smiths fan. they are my most listened to band. that being said, i was never a huge fan of his slo career. i feel like most of his post smiths albums lack the bite and tenacity of old. this album, although as close as you can get to a true smiths experience in the 90s, sounds a bit dull compared to earlier works. Morrisseys vocals and lyrics are still brilliant and sound vintage. i believe the album starts off quite slow and poor, but picks up the pace by billy budd. the stand out tracks to me are tracks 5,6, and 8. A fine, inoffensive album with no real peaks or valleys. also apparently this album inspired the bends but i doubt it. 3.25
I hated this one the least of the too many Morrissey albums on this list. It was okay. Made me want to put on some Esprit clothes, maybe pick up a sweater at Benetton.
Sounds a lot like Morrissey, which is okay.
3/5
Why don't you find out for yourself is a tune, the rest is OK. There's way too much morrissey on this list!
Morrissey being Morrissey
Not bad, but nothing really stood out as worthy of making this list. A decent album of Morrissey songs, but not nearly as good as the stuff with the Smiths.
Was actually close to 4 stars. Gave most of it a second listen
I don’t know, this is fine. I didn’t hate it as much as I always kinda expect to hate Morrissey’s music that isn’t accompanied by Johnny Marr’s fantastic guitar but I still didn’t necessarily like it all that much either. 3 stars
Go ahead, and marry your favorite English city then.
Very solid. I really enjoyed Billy Budd, which I don’t know if I’d heard.
I kind of liked this one, for the most part. As I understand, he’s a bit of a douche…too bad, but I don’t let that influence my ratings. Anyway, this is between a three and a four for me. Probably closer to a three.
J’viens d’apprendre que c’était le chanteur de The smiths, pas si fou vu que c’est le même style mais surpris quand même 3,5
It was fine.
I find Morrissey to be “aggressively okay”. This is no exception
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I remember reading about this album when it came out. I never listened to it. I know Viva Hate really well the album he released after leaving the Smiths. This album he seems to have found a sound that complements his singing. It’s not Johnny Marr but it’s close. The music is good. The lyrics are vintage Morrissey sure he is a racist and full of his nationalist bs. I can separate it on a few things. He is just an odd person. I think plenty of these old guys have embraced nationalism as a viewpoint. It’s a horrible stance.
Mit dem Morrisey werde ich nicht warm.
I still don’t like Morrissey, but maybe I don’t hate him
As much as I dislike Morrissey as man I can’t get away from the fact he’s done some good albums, although I do wonder where he would be without the talents of people like Johnny Marr and other backing musicians
It was an alright one, I liked his others more Will I listen to again: 25%
Yeah, whatever. The most middle of the road album imaginable. Nothing offensively bad, but nothing great either Favorite Song: Spring Heeled Jim, Speedway
This was just alright, I prefer The Smiths over Morrissey's solo work. Very same album. Also obligatory fuck Morrissey. Favorite Track - The More You Ignore Me The Closer I Get Least Favorite Track - Hold On To Your Friends. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Morrisey is a good lyricist. This album is quite good. It's not great. Starts out a lot better than it finishes. Not even taking 2026 Morrisey into consideration. It's almost a 4 on its own. (Very good, but I won't be listening to it again.) However: Johnny Marr is worth a star.
Very nice. Well made.
Not my cup of tea but not unlistenable. It reminded me of the Smiths but less melancholic, or at least less whiny. Edit: this dude is the singer for the Smiths so that explains the resemblance. 3/5.
Politics aside, this is an ok album that fails to match his or the smiths previous work
So this album was more tolerable than other Morrissey/Smiths albums I've had. Used to Be a Sweet Boy stood out. 2.5/5
This one I'm struggling with, because I am appreciating that he's going in a more straight 90's alternative direction vs. his old janglepop/post-punk stuff with The Smiths. But his voice, especially on the more rocking cuts, kinda gets drowned out, and I've never particularly been a fan of his vocals. This is one of his better vocal performances though. Hold Onto Your Friends has an amazing melody as well.
I initially expected this album to bore me, but surprisingly, it didn't. It was actually sort of pleasant to listen to as background music while I completed random tasks.
Pretty enjoyable album Standout songs: Now my heart is full Why dont you find out for yourself Speedway
He's a twat, but it's decent.
would've been a 4 if morrissey wasn't a prick #shame
no me disgustó pero a veces se siente como si la base musical no hiciera match con la voz idkkk
no estuvo malo pero no destaca
My daughter's really like The Smiths so this album made me think of them. I like listening to his voice. Its not necessarily comforting but it makes me feel at ease. However the production of this album doesn't feel intentional. Its slightly messy. Favorite song: I Am Hated For Loving. The song alone is a 4.5 to me.
I thought this album was a little slower and sadder than The Smiths albums I’ve listened to. It was a little interesting, but kinda just unremarkable. Nothing particularly stood out, but it wasn’t horrible either.
This is actually a good album but he loses 2 points for being Morrisey
5/10… madchester / britpop / *1994
Billy Budd kinda goes. The Closer I Get is nice. It's all good enough, I just think it would have been a lot better had it had some more bite to it. The songs are begging for the snare to cut through, for louder guitar, a bigger and sharper sound in general. As is it kinda hangs there when it shouldn't
actualyl pretty good ut is this not just the smiths guys? Hold on lemem search ot up update it actauly is
I kind of hate that this is pretty good, given how terrible a person Morrisey is now. Not nearly as good as The Smiths, but lots of solid tracks and some nice guitar playing too. I think if I had listened to it when it came out first I would have loved it, but there's too much baggage with this guy now to judge his solo music fairly. It's definitely not "for Loving" that he's Hated.
While the instrumentation and arrangements change, Morrissey doesn't shape his vocal performance to the song. It just sounds like the exact same poetry reading over different backgrounds, instead of the vocals adapting to the music. This is important to me as I value the instrumentals, the melody, harmony, and rhythm, much more than the content of lyrics. So, a 3 maybe for the instrumental performers, the engineers, and the production staff, but nothing for the vocals. I wish that Morrissey had discovered how to expand his vocal performance skills. Baffled how this makes anybody's list. I'll take Tom Jones THE LEAD AND HOW TO SWING IT from 1994 over this. At least Tom Jones knows how to deliver a varied vocal performance.
I hate this man and this album just makes me miss the smiths.
Still doesn’t have the sauce The Smiths albums have.
Favorite Track: Speedway
He's doing everything on here opposite of what I hate about The Smiths. He's open and honest, like he's just having a conversation with you, he just happens to be singing. He's not reaching for high notes, not whispering or murmuring or singing with some dumb quaver to cosplay intimacy. He's just there. I enjoyed everything, but liked none of it enough to say I wanted to listen to it again. I wouldn't get mad if someone put it on, but I'm not coming back on my own. My Rating: 3/5
I'm looking forward to encountering a Smiths album on this app. Meantime, we have this offering from Morrissey. It's not too shabby and each track seems to attain the same standard. But unfortunately it ends up feeling like a poor man's Smiths album. It's also difficult to listen to this without remembering how bonkers Morrissey's views became post-Smiths.
As much as I despise Morrissey for his political views and narcissistic, pompous persona, I can’t deny that he has an amazing voice and a real knack for poetry. His ability in that regard is present here, but The Smiths ultimately have far better albums than this.
Music: Excellent. Lyrics: Confusing and English. Singing: Whiny. So whiny. So very mopey and whiny. I think I just don't like Morrissey. 3.
Morrissey has great descriptive language / turn of phrase - “Spring Heeled Jim,” “I will be in the bar with my head on the bar,” “ I near more grudges than lonely high court judges,” “the sanest days are mad”. His voice is great. I do miss the Smiths band back up on this album though. I need the Smiths or Morrissey’s sound is too swoony for me. Morrissey tried a different vocal style on “Sleeping Lifeguard/Dying Girl.” I’m not sure if I like it. Possibly more listens to it are required to decide.” “Speedway,” is more my speed. (Yes, I know what I did there).
Didn’t love, didn’t hate.
Ahhh, okey
Separate the art from the artist. Yes, an absolute plum and it’s not the Smiths, however a decent album, and well worth a listen. Enjoyed it 3.6/5.
I mean it’s basically a decent smiths album so it certainly does the job, but i’m not head over heels for it. And i know morrisey sucks, but his vocals are something special. Standouts are Hold on to your Friends and The more you ignore me.
Oh, Moz, you pretentious, self-centered, insufferable turd. Some of this is actually enjoyable.
I kind of liked his style and his voice was nice. But the music didn't really do anything for me.
I thought I was going to hate this album but it turned out to be quite tolerable.
Well, it sounds less mopey than Morrissey's other works that I've listened to, and some songs (e.g., "Billy Budd") are downright energetic. Still nothing that makes me especially interested in listening a second time, though.
Its fine. Not a fan of the man or his voice but there are good songs on here. Probably slightly prefer it to Viva Hate too
His voice is so velvety…enjoyed the listen!
I read a review saying this was Morrissey's best solo album and I might have to agree with that. Steve Lillywhite made this and Under the Table and Dreaming in 1994 so I can see why this album is pretty solid. There's one hit track that I've heard before. Still, its Morrissey solo and its not that great at all.
Smiths lite.
Okayy
So fun!
I hadn’t ever heard any of these songs. I liked it
He’s a great songwriter, with the whimsical lyrics and intriguing sounds you expect from the Smiths present here on this solo record. What’s missing, though, is the rest of the band and of course, Johnny Marr’s iconic guitar tone. Without those balances, the Morrissey of it all is the whole meal, and you have to be willing to submit to his particular voice and his particular moroseness. It’s good, but it suffers in comparison to the work of the Smiths. High three
Morrissey's take on britpop - the band sounds like Suede or Pulp, but his voice is distinctly his own, all aching melodrama, pained pique, and sweeping nostalgia.
Well, it's a lovely record. A folksy one. Beautiful vocals, great guitars , and really good songs. I'm sorry, not concentrated enough the last few days. I think I'll give it a high 3 and move on. Maybe come back to it later. (Thinking of having a little break until I can pay more attention again, let's see what I'm getting today)
o trabalho solo desse rapaz não chega aos pés do the smiths, eh bizarro PORÉM, como previamente dito, minha falha de caráter eh gostar das coisas dele. não sei pq não. esse tem umas músicas que são bacanas e outras meia boca. eu achei até que sólido, mei bobo só. pau no cu do morrissey!!
Pretty good, relaxing. Although, It dies kind of sound like a stripped down version of the Smiths.
I concede I liked it. Could use more songs like speedway
I like this album. It comes across as warmer and in many ways more personal than others of his. But I continue to contend that there is no reason to have more than one Morrissey album on this list. His music and style do not change that significantly on each album to need to do that. So pick one of his solo ones and maybe one of the Smiths at most.
Solid smiths like offering Morris’s lyrics whirling chinky guitars all in place but lacking the real magic
Tolerable, some genuine good tunes in here but nothing more.
Better than I thought
Good album, good album. Lyrically boring as hell but production-wise it's solid, and Morrissey's voice is confident. Fav tracks: Now My Heart Is Full, Spring Heeled Jim
Mopey, but decent tunes.
its from 1994, but why does it sound like its from the 70s or 80s. melancholy and somewhat nostalgic sounds. liked i am hated for loving.
My 3rd solo album from Morrissey and they all could get the exact same review. Decent music and arrangements, strong first half. Not life changing, can take it or leave it.
Have to admit, I enjoyed this, but Morissey is still a problem.
I was fully expecting to hate this album because, historically, I can’t stand Morrissey. But this was a slightly pleasant surprise. Morrissey “stays out of the way,” so to speak, of these tracks and his voice is totally tolerable. Not a terrible listening experience.
It wasn’t bad. Pretty surprised honestly.
Actually a 1000 times better than I thought. I can tell that Morrissey is influenced by Scott Walker, with his lyrics and chamber popmusical arrangements being quite pleasant. The first song is really good for example "Now My Heart is Full" 3/5
the more you ignore me is alright
No Morrissey, I'm not going to give you a 5/5. 3/5
One of those alblums I would have nor listened to if it wasn't for this app. Glad I was exposed. I am pleasantly surprised with a three
Not crazy about this album. Very blah
Well, i always kinda wanna hate on solo Morrissey stuff, but this wasnt too bad either. Not smiths at all, but pretty enjoyable
Not really my thing, but no one was trying to turn fornication into art form, nor scream at me, or make me want to kill myself, or producing a tribal rhythm- so all in all I guess it wasn’t too bad really.
Morrissey has been in the news lately for canceling a concert because of a lack of sleep, blaming it on festivities in Valencia. I understand that he's getting old, so I don't have a problem with the first part, but blaming it on the locals is not a very classy move. That's immaterial to my review of this album, however (although it does kind of track with how he describes himself here). I thought the music was pretty good, and I still enjoy his baritone voice. This album didn't blow me away, but I thought it was pretty strong. Favorite track(s): "Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself"
Well, well, well. For such an awful and sad man these days, Morrissey does actually make good music without the Smiths. Very much enjoyed this. Great vibes on this. Speedway is a powerhouse of a closer which made me shout holy shit at the start. Never thought I’d say it but looking forward to more
Eh. It’s Morrissey. I feel like if this list originated outside the UK, there wouldn’t be nearly as much Morrissey. I did like some of the lyrics on this one though.
Perfectly fine as background music, otherwise completely uninteresting.
What a voice. But that melancholy mood can only be taken in small doses.
This was better than I expected and had a few songs I had never heard that I liked including Billy Budd and Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself. The single is a good one too, but I had heard it before.