Reviews (page 6 of 8)
The more I listen to Morrissey's solo albums, the more I realize Johnny Marr was the true talent of The Smiths.
I don't like him as a human -- horrible political beliefs, obnoxious personality -- and his solo material just isn't even remotely as good as the early Smiths records. I'll reserve one star for albums that have no redeeming qualities, this is listenable.
I don't know what people like so much about this guy. His shit is so whiney. Very british. Meh.
Gagged this is the man from the Smiths.. lol but wow I really enjoyed and he has a fantastic voice truly
Oh Morrissey. Is it so bad?
Never noticed before how much Morrissey sounds like Beirut. I'm not a Smiths superfan and this naval gazing is not my favorite aspect of their work (shredding guitars obviously is) but it's certainly not bad.
As always, Morrissey provides heaps of quality and enjoyment for the listener. Haven't heard a bad album from his discography yet. Very solid record.
Better than I thought it was going to be. Not a huge Morrisey fan but really liked the instrumentation.
Lyder godt, ligesom alle andre vi har haft med Morrissey/Smiths. Jeg synes dog også de lyder ret ens
Meget catchy sange, lyder dog lidt mere generisk end Viva Hate. Lille 3'er.
Decent album. I enjoyed it. Nothing special, just generally nice.
I hate Morrisey, but I can’t help but love this album.
sarebbero quattro stelle ma ho fatto una breve ricerca su Google su Morissey perchè ero stufa marcia di non sapere perchè fosse considerato una merda di persona. ora capisco. non riesco fisicamente a dargli meno di tre stelle, ma se dovessi tenere conto della persona che è, sarebbe un voto in negativo. qui c'è davvero bisogno di separare l'arte dall'artista.
stop appearing Morrissey
Good album, thought it was solid as I'm generally not a fan of solo work. 6/10
Average sad boy indie rock. 3/5
ekki hans besta verk en lög og lög inn á milli.
The annoying thing about Morrissey is that as his music got better, he turned into a worse human being. Pretty sure there was some kind of demonic pact involved here.
Forgot it was on
World needs more Morrissey, less Billy Bragg.
Still no.
One of mythe two great albums by Morrissey.
Urgh, Morrissey is a fucking twat, but this is a hell of an album, it cannot be denied.
Is the art beholden to the artist, or can it jettison the maker’s flaws? The songs do their part, never surprising, but carrying his romantic sting with confidence, and they don’t hang around. The impression of watching a poison-pen writer dance to themselves from behind a one-way mirror is present. Keep yourselves buttoned; he knows we’re here. The sound is apt: big, dense, surging, regal, with the notes of antiquarianism he wielded in The Smiths - pub chat and siren sounds in Spring-Heeled Jack, not to mention the title itself - the purposefully old beside the modern, out-and-out grandeur never far. Reading the notes, I see Boz Boorer and Alain Whyte deserve more prominence than the blanket “Morrissey” branding allows. Generally, I keep personal life out of these reviews, but context can creep in. As recent arrivals in this country, we’re trying to fit in and be worthy citizens, so in that spirit went on a march today to help safeguard our new home. As we chanted at a cruise ship and burned stuff (libraries with foreign books, a burrito stall, Mazdas), the delicate melodies of Stephen Morrissey synched to our rowdier nativist cries… Immigrants go home, immigrants go home, I heard him sing as smoke curled wistfully over downtown Vancouver.
Vaguely familiar, likely due to a friend desperately pretending that each new Morrissey release of the period was "a return to form". Nope The trouble with Morrissey's solo career is *not* what a dick he became, it's that (barring "Viva Hate" and parts of "Your Arsenal") the tunes are so threadbare it becomes such a dull slog. Boorer/Whyte (who?) were no match for Johnny Marr, unlike perhaps Vini Reilly or Mick Ronson. But, sure, sample some more Ealing film dialogue and grind out some more basic rockabilly indie mush, someone will buy it. The hit and Speedway afford this a high 2, but nothing more
Usually I have to weigh the music against the level of asshole and artist is. Morrissey is a known asshole so that usually would hurt an albums score. Here though, the album sucks anyway. This one isn't any good. So it's easy to score.
Not bad
Poetic, lyrical wit and pure Morrissey before the crash.
Not a fan of Morrissey, but this album was especially not good.
no
I don't usually like Morrissey, but this was pretty good!
The problem with Morrissey (aside from the fact that he is a twat) is that he is a great lyricist but he needs a musical genius like Johnny Marr beside him. That is what ultimately made the Smiths work. Some musicians need that collaborative friction to bring out the best in them, and the Smiths are a prime example (alongside the Beatles and Pink Floyd)
just kinda bland
I love Morrissey.
I don't understand the shame. I pretty enjoyed it. Not the greatest album in the world but it has several good and unexpected melodies.
He is growing on me slowly....
These lyrics are absurd. I’m not old enough to know whether this is groundbreaking and iconic or if it’s cliché and boring. The lyrical structure feels like something you’d make in high school poetry class. What inane similes too
Decent Morrissey, but doesn't come close to Smiths level. 2/5
Speedway was a great final track on this album.
Solid to good stuff but after three smiths albums and two solos I think that’s probably enough of this mad lad
2.5
First song that really stands out so far is I am Hated for Loving. Really pretty song that reminds me in some ways of Japanese Breakfast instrumentally -- it is both beautiful and sad sounding at the same time. Otherwise, this one kind of washed over me without evoking much feeling. I'm not a big Morrissey fan to begin with, but this really wasn't anything special to me. 2 / 5.
Boring shit. This dude is creepy. I'm sure in 1994 he was a hotty. 2 stars
Solid, nice voice, nothing crazy. If this is singer/songwriter then it's high up there for singer/songwriter albums.
Pretty solid instrumentals, weird ass lyrics and singing. Hated whatever that noise was in the beginning of Speedway. Low 3
Never been a big Morrissey fan and this didn't change it. The worst 80's sound with his dumb voice. Some instrumentals were alright I suppose.
It’s morrissey. Album is constructed well
When we were in high school, the popular girls were into Ricky Martin and Gerardo; the angsty girls into Alanís and Meredith; the artsy girls into Fiona and Sarah; and the depressed man haters with the blue hair into Morrissey. Maybe now that I am surrounded by moody teenagers who don’t understand why the world isn’t working the way they want - aka, my coworkers - this was making a lot more sense and was bee-bopping along! Key songs: Why Don’t You Find Out, Billy Budd and Spring Heeling! I don’t know if this an ever day jam, but I could definitely throw this on again!
Well, I have never intentionally listened to Morrissey or the Smiths before. I'm sure I probably recognize some of the more famous songs but honestly couldn't name one off the top of my head. Anyway, I like this music. It's sad indie music which is right up my alley. I played this album several times and it kind of fit my mood yesterday since it was a sad day. The clearly stand-out track was "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get". "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning" caught my attention each time and made me look at the song title probably because that one is extra sad. I'm looking forward to other Morrissey and The Smiths listening.
It's fine.
So bland. Don't really get the appeal here. The low breathy vocals in "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning" is so bad. Standout was "Billy Budd".
Okay album, great melodies, and tunes. lyrics are okay too.
Morrissey leek zich met dit album steeds meer los te rukken van The Smiths. Waar eerdere albums nog wel de jangle rock punch en post-punk energie omarmden waar de band om bekend stond, is dit werk steeds meer gericht op dromerige, introvertere, of akoestischere muziek. Op een fase na in het middenstuk kwam ik er nooit echt goed in. Waar muziek vanuit het Smiths-universum altijd wel beweegt, kan ik hier niet meer van maken dan aangename achtergrondmuziek. De opener en vooral de afsluiter - die uit de toon valt met zijn opgeladen sfeer, spanning die je op de rest van de plaat zelden hoort - zijn de enige twee nummers die echt meekunnen met het niveau van het reeds beoordeelde album van Morrissey, ''Viva Hate''. 6/10 Highlights: Now My Heart Is Full I Am Hated for Loving Speedway
Morrissey heeft een unieke stem en heeft ook na the Smiths sterk solowerk afgeleverd. Op Vauxhall and I geen echte sterke nummers (zoals Suedehead of First of the Gang to Die). Ben tijdens de luistersessie ook echt volledig afgedwaald. 6/10 Highlights Now My Heart is Full
3/5. Some better production and lyrics able to understand really does wonders to Morrissey. It's almost like if the main part of his music to feel the lyrics, being to understand what he is saying feels like priority number one. I did enjoy the singles and other songs that stood out. His voice also sounds more bearable on this one, with instrumentation sections having enough time for breaks. Overall, not a choice I would put on but it was not a bad listen. Best Song: The More You Ignore Me - The Closer I Get, Now My Heart Is Full, The Lazy Sunbathers
Sad indictment of today’s music that Morrissey would stand no chance today. Jangle guitars. Biting intellectual lyrics. And essentially a crooner to boot. This album is a slow burn as opposed to incendiary.
It’s aight, un poco repetitivo. 6/10 Me gusta más cuando canta en The Smiths el morrissey
8/10
Yeah, it’s ok
J'ai découvert The Smiths grâce à la liste, je découvre maintenant un album solo de leur chanteur. Quelques morceaux intéressants : Billy Budd+ un peu plus dynamique I Am Hated for Loving, harmonie un peu originale et fin instrumentale. Mais les autres sont plus standards et peu originaux. =>2/5
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Nothing new or really unique about this album from his other works except the hushed vocals of Lifeguard Sleeping which was interesting.
Too much of an only-ok thing
I still don't like the person, but he knows exactly how to do music that I enjoy! Damm!
stick to the smiths bro, i dont think this johnny marr-less life is for you. also the fact that morissey would release a song called "i am hated for loving" is hilarious
Never been a big fan. Didn't grab me.
I Used to Be a Sweet Boy until I heard this album. Don’t listen to this on the Speedway…
вроде норм! много Морриси подряд (позволяет понять что он может петь в выбранной тональности) но надо намного больше слушать
Eugh. Definitely putting this one off. I’m gonna be honest this genre of sad shit just does nothing for me. The biggest hurdle to the smiths is already Morrissey’s whining, but it’s saved by stellar instrumentals. This though…nothing can save this. I already know it’s gonna be filled with lyrics about being sad, and kinda being a jerk but because life is hard! WAH. Fuck. I don’t know, 2 stars it’s boring, it’s probably replacing a way better album from Japan or somewhere. Shut up
Another Morrissey album that just reminds me why I love The Smiths, the instrumentals. Every Morrissey album has been fine but just missing the specialness of The Smiths music. I don’t listen to The Smiths for Morrissey’s singing and each solo album just cements this in even more. 5/10
Meh.
Alveg þokkalegt.
Fairly good but runs melancholy or whiny, unfortunately.
I don't know, I've tried, but I just don't care for him.
Not only is the man devilishly handsome, but I love the smiths. I knew this was for me before I even hit play. I need a pint
Still getting a bit of David Bowie in the vocals but enjoyed the album far more than the recent Iggy Pop album. Enjoyed the sound though have a difficult time imagining the setting this is appropriate for
The Smiths light? No the Smiths were never really that heavy. I'd say pretty much the same; Maybe Smiths on Valium. I find him and a lot of The Smiths fairly pedestrian. And I find his 3 note vocal range gets tiring. But in the end its enjoyable enough.
I have never liked Morrissey. He is a good lyricist and a fine singer but this is The Smiths-Lite at best.
This was fine music, but I found myself annoyed with the singer.
Great moment from Mozza.
No strong feelings
Better than some of the other Morrissey stuff I have listened to.
Not the best Morissey, still better than most.
I gave it a chance. It just felt mediocre at best. Wouldn't listen again but I can appreciate its composition.
Not sure why I needed to listen to a random Morrissey album before I died. There are actually a couple of pretty strong songs on here, but most of it is just him warbling away trying to recapture his Smiths cool. Not really my cup of tea, though.
Very mediocre
Quite fun, but just too many boring parts to be great.
Very much a 3 star album
With his other albums on the list I’ve been able to enjoy them despite him being a prick. This one is just boring AND he’s a prick.
I sort of love Morrissey and sort of hate him too so I guess that’s a 3
The best Morrissey I’ve ever heard.
A lot of people hate Morrissey, but I don't mind him. This was good, but not great
i really don't like this man, or his music.
Morrisseeeey!
Ffs...... Why does this tool have like 5 records on this goddamn generator. Oddly enough, the first four songs on this album were quite upbeat, but then he has descended into his depressive moaning again for the rest of the album. God what an irritating twat. Favourite songs: Now My Heart is Full, Billy Budd, Spring-Heeled Jim Least favourite songs: "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning" 2/5
Morrissey is fart sniffing for music snobs. My favorite song was the one where Morrissey sang in a monotone and a soft guitar played in the background, oh wait, that was every song. If the color beige was an album, it would be this album. Please no more Morrissey or Smiths.
Fuck this guy. I really wanted to hate this album but even when he's whining and talking like an incel he writes better songs than a lot of the garbage out there. Reluctant 2.75
I listened to Meat is Murder a while back and thought it was fine. Going into this album I was certain I wasn't going to like it but I was wrong. I ended up really enjoying it. A main problem is mine for Meat is Murder was Morrissey's singing but in this album it clicked for me. Not only that but the musicians were also really good. All in all, I'm shocked that this album was as good as it was. A 4/5 for me. He does seem like an ass though.
Fuck Morrisey but this was ok.
This might be the second Morrissey album I've listened to from the list. I really don't know about that, but I can say for certain that this one is easily as forgettable as the other one I can't remember.
I've listened to this one before and another solid album
I love when artists release solo work that helps us realise that they actually not so interesting without the right people around them, whatever they think of themselves. Morrissey minus Marr? Meh. Oh, and last time I checked he was still a racist prick.
I don't really get the appeal of Morrissey. I feel like I've seen him pop up as an influence for various artists that I like, but his music doesn't do it for me personally. 2.1
Dull
Fine
Great album
Better than average but not better than most. Would probably be good to put on during a long car ride alone.
Morrissey is too mopey for my tastes, which is a shame because the music could be good if it weren't for his voice.
God he's a bit of a bore. Liked the Smiths but his solo albums are just massive vanity affairs. (Your Arsenal is probably better.) Finished it though.
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.
Always enjoyed Marcy. I grabbed the deluxe remaster that included live versions of all the songs so it was doubly good.
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
Ok
One of his better solo outing.
STANDOUTS: n/a OVERALL: 1.5/5
Between his solo music and his material with The Smiths, Morrissey might be one of my most controversial artists. He has songs that I really love, and a bunch of others that are too drab and dull for my liking. The worst part is that both types of songs are often present within the same album, making them wildly consistent and ultimately, average. This was no exception. The standout here was The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get. Surprise, surprise! I guess to me, Morrissey is a hits guy with a few good deep cuts here and there. Everything else I can do without.
This album is propped up by a single good tune.
Reißt mich nicht vom Hocker
Hold Onto Your Friends The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get I Am Hated For Loving
Great album
I've heard this man's name more than I would like, and it's never inspired me to actually seek out his music. Now that this moment has come, the word that comes to mind is, uninspiring. Nothing about this album if great. It's so average it's boring.
I didn't hate it
As Morrissey albums go this wasn't that bad. The two previous ones I listened to on this list were insufferable. It's not something I would go out of my way to listen to.
More or less what you expect from a Morrissey solo album. 2.5
Morrissey is hard to separate his personal antics from his music. This was fine.
Previously rated: Your Arsenal (3/5) ********************* This is more what I expected from Morrissey. Nothing memorable except some of the lyrics, but I his voice is a turn-off.
Good singer. Didn’t get the airplay here in the US to make him a star. Shame.
Twice in a week, after never hearing before.. this is a decent little album, a bit boring for me but still middle of the road. Adding “More you ignore me…” to my 1001 playlist. 3/5
Meh. I don't like Morrissey's whining and whining.
introspective
Feels wrong to give Morissey anything above a one. Some songs I didn’t hate, but I don’t think there’s enough for me to give this a two. Weird lyrics, they all just ramble. I’m good bro
Got the album, Morrissey 🙌🫶 7+
Two insufferable cunts in one day... Morrissey edges Chris Martin for being a massive bigoted racist piece of shit tho... That said, I actually enjoyed most of this. Much more than any of his other solo stuff or Smiths album I've ran into here. Nice work dickhead!
Magical vocals (always) and lyrics that catch you off guard.
Average album, or slightly less than. A little bleaker than yesterday’s album, “Your Arsenal”, which I think I enjoyed a little more because it seemed to have a little more pep. Once again, give me The Smiths over his solo stuff thus far. 2.5/5
Two days in a row of Morrissey might be too much for anyone. Interesting production on this one due to Steve Lillywhite known for his work with U2, Simple Minds, The Pogues, etc. That plus the lead single “The More You Ignore Me…” are still not enough to move it up the rating scale. Just another sad moody experience with not much stand outs.
This one from Morrissey? Not so much. After being surprised at how much I enjoyed the first one we got from him, this reminded me why I was surprised. Pretty boring.
Bumped this down to a 2 for his voice during lifeguard sleeping.
Another day, another sad-boy cry-sesh. Just not a whole lot of stuff here that speaks to me. I mean, I like a good boy-cry as much as the next chap, but it's just a bit much having two of these albums back-to-back. 2.75/5
This album had no redeeming qualities
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
A presentation style I very much enjoyed
1. heart - 1.5 2. zpring - 1 3. billy - 1 4. friendz - 1.5 5. ignore me - 1 6. yourzelf - 1.5 7. loving - 1.5 8. drouuning - 1 9. boy - 1 10. lazy - 1.5 11. zpeeduuay - 1.5
Another Morrissey album in this list and one that could likely be considered his best work to date, with closing track Speedway possibly the best solo song he has released. "All of the rumours keeping me grounded I never said that they were completely unfounded And all those lies, written lies, twisted lies Well, they weren't lies, they weren't lies, they weren't lies"
Heard one, you’ve heard them all but not terrible.
Morrissey being Morrissey. I'm not getting the hate in the comments here. Morrissey is a known entity and taking a page from the 'Bad People Can Make Good Music Book' - cc Van Morrison, Eric Clapton he really showcases talent that makes you regret liking the album, but Vauxhall and I is a fantastic album. Sounds very much like his Smiths stuff - which I'm sure most reviewers here give bad reviews to, right? 3.5/5
Some glorious moments!
Honest to god, didn’t realize this was the lead for the Smiths (until my brother told me) go figure! He has a great voice and this just seems like an extension of the band, the more the merrier. 3.3
Good listen, but I wouldn't listen again.
It was ok a lot sounded the same
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
3.5 Still like The Queen is Dead more than solo Morrissey (would give it a 4.5 if it came up now rather than over 100 albums ago). This is way closer to that than Viva Hate and more enjoyable. Three albums in, I've finally decided that I do in fact like his voice. The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get is lovely.
Morrissey has a beautiful and very distinctive voice. I like the music on the album. However, he is also a provocateur and that makes it difficult for me to be enthusiastic. The idea of separating politics and music (or even sport) is nonsensical, especially when the music is used to convey the ideas. That's why I'll still be happy to listen to a Morrissey song from time to time, but otherwise I'll tend to avoid him. 3/5
Great music with a good flow. Good to listen to on the side.
Springed-Hill Jim, The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get and Speedway stand out as Morrissey at his best; the rest not quite on a par but still a decent album and Morrissey chose his musicians well. Songs to Self Loath by.
Morrissey's last great album. Really stands up, even if I wish we'd never heard from him again after this.
There is far too much Morrissey on the list we didn’t need this one too.
Good, but forgetable
Pleasantly surprised. Very poppy but very good
It brings me deep deep shame to say that I found this album overall listenable, with a couple of songs I genuinely enjoyed. It does still mostly sound like Morrisey though.
Honestly went into this record expecting to just hate it. I don't care about the Smith's... The last Morrissey record I had was God awful. This one? Actually wasn't terrible. It was mediocre at best. But that's a lot coming from a hater. Kind of boring in parts. Still dislike his voice/lyrics. But the music held the album together.
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.
3/5
# 229 : SNORE!
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.
Unforgivably stupid lyrics. A middle aged man trying to channel his inner angsty teenage girl. Who also happens to be really bad at poetry. 🤮
To listen: Spring Heeled Jim (l'air est spécial, un peu dark) Le reste de l'album moyen mon genre. Pas le plus grand fan de The Smiths non plus. Why dont you find out for yourself, Midnight Shutdown material. The more you ignore me the closer I get: tellement creepy ark
This is a good album but why does he have 4
Chilled
3.75
We’re officially at the 4th solo Morrissey album, after a single Smiths album (The Queen is Dead, after Liz II passed away). I don’t like that ratio. The albums haven’t been bad, with my least favourite (Your Arsenal) still getting a 3 for inventive little twists and turns, but I’ve started each one with an increasing sense of weary determination. Okay, again that’s not bad at all. Way to commit to that pastoral melancholy, even if it does get a bit sleepy (or maybe I’m what is sleepy 🥱 ). The music is pleasant, competent 90’s alt rock. I find it at its best when it delves off the beaten path; for instance the half-whispered, woodwinds-laced “Lifeguard Sleeping”. I’ve never related too strongly to Morrissey’s lyrics, instead associating him with the odd out-of-pocket song title (the maybe too ironic “National Front Disco”, “Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others “). Vauxhall doesn’t really deliver in that regard, being pretty serious for the most part- unless his ironic humour is so subtle this time around I can’t clock it. Probably my 2nd favourite of the 4, close behind Viva Hate. 3.5 HL: “Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning”, “Why Don’t You Find Out For Yourself”, “The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get”, “Now My Heart is Full” May 2 (late at night)
Segundo disco de Morrissey que escucho en este listado. Trabajo tranquilo en líneas generales, con canciones más bailables y otras más introspectivas, para escuchar de fondo y no caer en el aburrimiento de lo cotidiano.
Stop, enough with the Morrissey albums. I can very much appreciate The Smiths, Moz on his own (2nd album of his I've had now) is just not in the same league. Sure, there's still something about his vocals and intonation that brings joy, but mostly it's dirge. And he's a prick.
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”
Morrissey? Gross.
I once saw Morrisey at Glastonbury. Behind him was his name in 12 foot high poloystyrene letters, taking up the whole stage. I listened to this on an app which interspersed tracks with ads. I found myself liking the vibrancy and depth of the ads sounds. He has stories to tell but they are not particularly interesting . An aquired taste i guess.
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.
Rock alternativo. Bastante lento. Ni fu ni fa.
Now My Heart Is Full, The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
this guy is one of a kind and the emo-king. not my jam but i listenednto the whole album without thinking wtf is this so its gets a
Getting The Cure vibes, just way more down tempo
I love the name, Morrissey. I like the Smiths. The album isn’t bad. I’m detecting a pattern.
Why all the Morrissey hatred? I've never managed to get into the Smiths and Stephen later on just continued the same vein really (without Marr's great guitar contribution). Still, this isn't bad really, pleasant warbling and MOR musically.
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
Easily my least favorite Morrissey record on the list so far. Feels like such a slog in my opinion. At least on the others he was trying a little harder.
This is my third Morrissey solo album up to this point, and it’s fine. Just like the others were fine. This is probably my least favorite of the three. Favorite songs were Now My Heart Is Full, The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get, and Speedway.
Dull but not awful.
I quite like Morrisey's voice, but the music on each track here is so identical to everything else that it really detracts from the overall quality.
i hated on morrissey and the smiths for ages thinking I didn't like them but I actually do
#194. Not the worst thing I've ever heard. Which, when talking about Morrissey, is a hell of a compliment. 3/5: weirdly not terrible Song added to playlist: Now My Heart is Full I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
You know you’re in for a dud when the Wikipedia entry is pretty much “ya this album existed”
Boring and cringe. Probably made for some good love making in the 90s but it’s too late to pologize
I’ve always held the opinion that I like The Smiths but I don’t really like Morrissey, and this album only hardens my stance. It’s not bad and definitely better than other albums we’ve listened to, it’s just not what it could be. Sometimes solo projects are great, and I know with this artist I’m probably in the minority, but this one doesn’t fall into that category. Not much caught my eye, except for maybe a couple songs towards the end. Stuck between a two and a three so I think I’ll round down.
This was a major departure from our previous album Rage Against the Machine, and I think that really threw me off with this listen. It felt slow and boring. Something that would be played in the background of a movie with people talking over it. Not much really to say about it. Just like it's Wikipedia article.
4.5/5
I just find his voice quote annoying
I found this reasonably boring
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.
I like this. I don't love it. Seems to be how I feel about most Morrissey.
Stock morrissey
yeah it was okay. Bot boring.
Average
Not sure I love it, but I can appreciate the melodrama. One song reminded me of todays Sam Fender.
It’s ok. What’s the relevance… so much British music on this list
I hate Morrissey and his stupid voice, but the music underneath his bored sounding vocals is quite nice. The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get is a pretty decent song.
Not a big fan of this era of his solo stuff. It's not bad, just nothing to write home about. Very low 3 for me.
I just had the smiths album before this one and the two of them together was a bit too much Morrissey for me. I get it, but also don’t? What’s the main appeal? But then again he has a magnetic quality to his voice. What’s happening to me …
A lot of great music here. My only issue is Morrissey. His voice is very distinct and sounds the same to me from song to song. He's a good singer, but it makes it all blend together.
meh
Bored
Good record. A bit dated but not much.
I think I can safely assume that every Morrissey album that pops up now will be a solid 3. I know he's a great lyricist and singer, but these albums just don't even come close to the greatness that was The Smiths. I think one Morrissey album would've been enough for this list... and this one could've been it! Nice enough, but missing some edge for me.
2.75
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
This one is a weird one, to me. For some reason, Morrissey's voice doesn't really fit over this music. The use of samples throughout is also an interesting choice. I didn't hate it, but it's definitely the weakest album of his (or The Smiths) I've received on this list. Favorite tracks: "The Lazy Sunbathers", "Hold On To Your Friends"
Good stuff, not life changing but good. I'll add it to my Play Again list.
He did ok
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.
Did not listen. FUCK Morrissey.
Its okay
Typical Morrissey, quite light guitars, nothing awful or especially noteworthy. Very much like the weaker Smiths songs except a few of the earlier songs such as Billy Budd, which is quite good. On a 2nd listen and the gentle songs grow on me more. I still prefer The Smiths.
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."
Morrissey is such a dick, and I feel slightly guilty, but I really do dig his voice and his music, especially on this album. To me, this album is among the best of his solo work, and sounds like a hint at what The Smiths could have been had they continued into the 90s, and as a fan of The Smiths, I couldn't help but enjoy this album as a "what if" scenario. I found "Speedway" to be such a strong album closer. The song itself swells into such commanding instrumentals ends with those heavy drums, it feels like ending the album on a high note.
I never got into Morrissey when I was younger, so I’m glad I finally sat down with a whole album. No, that’s wrong. I was totally fine with never having heard this. I’m amazed that such poorly written lyrics were even allowed to be put to music, such as it is.
Bro wtf why is this my second solo morrissey record already in only like 50 albums. Once again it's not bad at all, I find that it sounds decent, just a bit dull when all packaged together. Fav songs: - Billy Bud - The More You Ignore Me
Can’t stand Morrisey.
His masterpiece. Hang it in the fucking Louvre. If this had been his final album, and speedway the last song out of his mouth then his myth would have been cemented. I said what I said.
A lazy sleepy album.
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
I like his voice but the music is pretty boring and he's an ass, so....meh!
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
This was ok, but not super memorable. Nothing about it that I disliked necessarily, so it's like a 2.5/5.
Decent Morrissey is better than good "other band" much of the time. I didn't know this album, but enjoyed it. 3.75/5
Why do we need to listen to solo Morrissey before we die? What makes his music so important? He’s a little less whiny here, but hardly essential. D+
Nice. Well done.
Morrissey is the human equivalent of the stain in your underpants when you have picked up a stomach complaint.
Thank god this is only 39 minutes long. What is going on? I feel like I’m taking crazy pills! Morrissey and Thom Yorke - either of them could just record an entire album of arm pit farts and it would get nothing but rave reviews! At least with the smiths at least there was some great music he was ruining with his incredibly frustrating voice! This has nothing to offer me! It worries me how much more of him I’ll have to listen to on this project. No wonder Lesley Ash left him and got that terrible lip job! He should have stuck with Martin Clunes - his TV stuff was marginally less frustrating than his music! I’m not sure Even Bob The Builder could fix this. 2.0
So, so good
My first time hearing this guy. Kind of boring, I’m not really into the whining thing
Rock alternativo. Bastante lento. Ni fu ni fa.
good listen.... very moody
No.
Bland 80s to me
pretty good. I like him solo rather than his prior group work.
Morrissey solo will always be compared to the Smiths output and this does not have the same immediate appeal and may improve with repeat listenings
Morrissey has a lovely voice. Here he uses it to make a totally dadrock but pretty decent album. Wish hee would stick to this approach. Rating: 3/5 Playlist track: Now My Heart is Full Date listened: 15/02/24
I've heard of Morrissey and apparently came up with an idea of what they sounded like and just the general genre of music they were and was not accurate in that guess. First off, I thought he as a more recent artist and was basically like Kings of Leon or something. I was off that mark by an ocean and a generation. Morrissey is markedly British and much closer to something like Depeche More than what I assumed. This is generally a positive comment IMO of both groups. There wasn't a standout track for me, but was fine to listen to running errands in the car. Some of the songs I like the beat and not the lyrics, and others I think the lyrics are more interesting but still I prefer the Smiths singles I've heard (just found out he was the singer). Favorite track: "Hold on to your friends" 3/5
whatever !
Solid but not outstanding. The smiths are better
turns out I'm not a fan of Morrissey
For the most part I found this album to be completely forgettable. Background or elevator music. Morrissey has an impressive voice. His lyrics could motivate the most stable person to contemplate suicide.
Dare I say... not bad?
nice
A surprisingly pleasant album.
Tämä on minusta kamalan tylsää Morrisseyta, niin kuin suuri osa hänen soolostaan on. Setäys kuuluu (jo nyt). Sanoituksissa on kyllä kiinnostavia juttuja, nimenomaan juttuja tarinamielessä, niitä on kiva kuunnella.
Oli vaikea keskittyä. Ei kauheasti haitannut. Hyvin tuotettu ja sovitettu, muuten.
A lot of Morrissey on this list eh…
Dreary. But works with the right mood
Smug and humorless and pretentious. "I will creep into your thoughts like a bad debt that you can't pay" is right up there among the worst lyrics ever written. I can't stand this.
Eh
Pretty collection of tunes with great guitar.
One of my absolute faves, ever
It was nice in parts
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
Album needed some cuts. I like the tone / some of the songs, but it gets repetitive really fast
Post-Smiths Morrissey slightly gets over from Lockjaw in the mid 90’s.
It's just not for me, good voice but songs just feel boring (sorry morrissey fans)
Good tunes. Nonsense lyrics
I've always thought that his whiny voice is tte worst part about The Smiths. So without the magical synthy instrumentals of the band, we are left with this boring, slightly annoying album.
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
Boring. Repetitive. Whiny.
I have already listened to this album, and the main takeaway I have about it is that Morrissey without the jangly guitar lines of Stephen Marr is not necessarily worth most listeners' time. I understand that it might be a little unfair to say so for a certain subset of British pop rock fans given that Morrissey had indubitably honed his singing skills by the time he reached his solo career phase. But if Morrisey *technically* sang better here than during his tenure as the frontman of The Smiths, you still have to deal with his quaint, stilted, overaffected phrasing in many songs from this LP, doing a disservice to his witty one-liners here and there. And let's face it, the music is, well, often *more* than competent, but not always as striking as the one that was played in *The Queen Is Dead*, *Meat Is Murder*, or *Strangeways, Here We Come*. Which does not mean that the Moz's new partners-in-crime Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer did not know what they were doing on a musical standpoint. Some of their drowsing, automatic-mode-written MOR pop rock compositions aged like milk, unfortunately, and the lyrics on those cuts aren't even sharp enough to save the day ("Spring-Heeled Jim", "Billy Budd"--very unfortunately placed in slots 2 and 3--but also nicely-arranged-but ultimately-empty borefests "Used To Be A Sweet Boy" and "Lifeguard Sleeping, Girl Drowning", the latter mostly memorable through its witty title and overall concept). Yet a majority of highlights with interesting chord changes and/or killer guitar arrangements keep the record listenable overall (opener "Now My Heart is Full", "Hold On To Your Friends", "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get", the very pretty "I Am Hated For Loving", the "classic' homoeroticism of sardonic-yet-tender "The "Lazy Sunbathers", and the killer banger closer "Speedway", with its heavy drums and amplified guitar work hearkening back to the wonders of "How Soon Is Now"...). So the good still clearly outweighs the bad here. That said, does it do so to the point you would need to place *Vauxhall And I* in an "essential albums list"? The jury's still out on this one... Oh, and of course, Morrissey has always been an insufferable twat, that goes without saying--whether in his political opinions or in the much-documented ways in which he treats people around him during festivals and gigs. Which is why having his name written in full letters in such a list is also annoying to an extent. Yet I swear I tried very hard to judge this record for what it is. And the verdict is that yes, *Vauxhall And I* is a good album, in spite of its few shortcomings here and there. The thing is, 1994 had *so many* excellent albums that deserve to be in such a list (around 45 by my own personal count--yes, *45*!). Which is why adding someone so obnoxious to that list of talents might be ill-advised here, lol. I hope Morrissey fans can understand. But if they don't, chances are that they are a little blinded as to who their "idol" really is. Not to the point they share some of his stupid views, I hope. But I'm not so naive about it, some of Morrissey's *current* fans do share those views, unfortunately... 3/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums". Which translates to a 8/10 grade for more general purposes (5+3). Because it's still a good album, and probably the only decent contender for this list among Morrissey's solo LPs. Number of albums left to review: 314 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 308 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 168 (including this one) Albums from the list I won't include in mine (many other records are more important to me): 223
the only song that really caught my attention was the closer, Speedway. the rest just blended together.
Great voice, his songs just don't resonate with me.
This album just does not resonate with me. From the album art to songs themselves. For one, I'm not a fan of Morrissey's singing voice. It's simultaneously flat and winey. With songs like "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get" and "I Am Hated For Loving" I'm getting a lot of stalker/simp vibes as well. All in all, this one was a struggle to finish.
Favorite Tracks: The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get Why Don’t You Find out for Yourself Now My Heart Is Full
The only good thing I can say about this album is that it would be very easy to sing in karaoke since the vocal range is so narrow.
God I hate Morissey and his stupid sharpied-on eyebrows.
I never really listened to Morrissey before this, I really enjoyed this album.
I hate Morrissey (and The Smiths).
(Approx. 40 mins) Melodies catchy and kinda timeless. Maybe seems a bit overhyped as the lead singer from The Smiths. Or I was in a weird mood today. (5/10) Revisited later that night. Appreciated the enunciation of lyrics. Impressive lyrical depth for the 80s. Made me think of T. Swift 25 years later. (6/10)
This one was OK but I have a complicated relationship with Marcy. Was obsessed with the Smiths in high school and my feelings about Morrissey have done an abrupt shift in recent years. Plus, this album lacks Johnny Marr who is a genius. The songs just aren’t memorable. Still, the lyrics are unique and singable.
duplicate
Two Morrissey solo records down, two more to go.
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.
The guy is a fucking prick, but he makes great music. 4/5
This is a very meh album. No songs stuck out as really good, they all have the same dreary, sappy sound. It was 38 minutes but felt much longer.
I am finding tis quite dull and boring
Didn't listen yet (gasp!)