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Originally Posted by Crowquill
It took me awhile to finally listen to Southpaw Grammar again because the opening track is so intimidating and I must say I'm enjoying it but at the same time the qualities people praise it really bring down the album for me. The drum solo in the middle seems very awkward and out of place (it really doesn't fit with the songs it just sort of happens) and I realize Morrissey experimenting was ballsy but the results were messy. His vocals don't even sound in sync on the opening track. I still don't rank this as one of my favorites but I'm glad I finally listened to. It's got some good songs on it but I really do wish it was just a straight pop album because the experimentations just weren't very good on an otherwise solid album.
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Hehe, i know Morrissey and The Smiths often do 'flawed' albums, but i think Southpaw is one of the best examples of it.
Like you said, when he does do the pop songs like Reader Meet Author, Best Friend On The Payroll and Do Your Best And Don't Worry its great, not the best of his songs but they stand up alright.
The Operation, christ sakes, what the crap happened there? Even if i were to excuse the drum solo (WHICH I WILL NEVER DO EVER) its just bloody boring.
The Teacher Are Afraid Of The Pupils however, i adore. Its just epic, its the greatest build up ever and when those guitars blast in i never fail to get shivers. Its experimental yes, but its one of the most majestic tracks he's down, and its seriously one of my favourite Moz songs.