Morrissey (The Smiths)

Minstrel · 09-11-2008, 12:51 PM

Morrissey is awesome. The Smiths, of course, were a brilliant band, but I think he's had a tremendous solo career.

This is something I thought was a lot of fun to read, and other Morrissey fans should enjoy:

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In 1981 a guy named Robert Mackie was pen-pals with a guy named Steven Patrick Morrissey. Sometime in the late '80s Mr. Mackie photocopied the letters into a fanzine called "Words by Morrissey", which he then made available to anyone for the cost of postage.

Sometime in the late '90s I typed up all of these letters and posted 'em on my website, but a few years later I accidentally deleted the file from my web server. So, i'm now re-posting the letters; for the first time ever on the blog.

All spelling and punctuation marks are Morrissey's.

Letters From Morrissey

Pretty interesting and amusing reading. He's an odd mix of insecurity, mopiness and extroversion. I guess that wasn't too hard to tell from his music.

Piss Me Off · 09-11-2008, 12:56 PM

Hehe yeah i've read them, just confirms that he is easily the most difficult person ever.
His handwriting is the greatest writing i've ever seen.

bassplayer09 · 01-25-2009, 03:22 AM

I agree w/ zeek. The Smiths are much better. "How Soon Is Now" trumps any of Morrissey's solo material.

The Boy · 02-08-2009, 06:57 PM

Has anyone else read that Morrissey and his band are posing naked for the liner note photos for the new album? Moz always did love to get his kit off. lol

Piss Me Off · 02-09-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by The Boy

Has anyone else read that Morrissey and his band are posing naked for the liner note photos for the new album? Moz always did love to get his kit off. lol

I love the use of 7 inch vinyls in the shoot. Inspired.

dac · 02-26-2009, 12:01 PM

Ok I'm in love with the Smiths, where do I start with his solo stuff?

jdm11b · 02-26-2009, 12:24 PM

Morrissey sings the same melody in every song. Hear one song and you've heard them all. He just sings the Major 3rd of the key over and over and over and over...

dac · 02-26-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jdm11b

Morrissey sings the same melody in every song. Hear one song and you've heard them all. He just sings the Major 3rd of the key over and over and over and over...

So what?

Urban Hat€monger ? · 02-26-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jdm11b

Morrissey sings the same melody in every song. Hear one song and you've heard them all. He just sings the Major 3rd of the key over and over and over and over...

I think one of the main reasons people listen to Morrissey is to listen to what he sings rather than the way he sings it.

If your listening to him expecting some technically gifted singing then you're totally missing the point.

The Boy · 02-26-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dac

Ok I'm in love with the Smiths, where do I start with his solo stuff?

Well, I know that there are many who enjoy his debut record, Viva Hate, but Your Arsenal is an absolutely fantasic record. It doesn't sound as Smiths-like as Viva Hate, it sounds fresh and Morrissey really sounds as he's enjoying himself fronting a rockabilly/glam sound. I would also highly suggest Bona Drag, which has all the great one-off singles he released between 1989 and 1990, as well as Viva Hate singles and b-sides. Its very well done compilation, which almost flows like a studio album. The compilation is full of colourful, humorous pop songs. I've heard really positive comments on Vauxhall & I, which includes quite a few classic Morrissey moments. One to avoid would be Kill Uncle. Its rather sluggish and underproduced. So thumbs up on Your Arsenal, Bona Drag, Vauxhall & I and Viva Hate.

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bassplayer09 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 24	I agree w/ zeek. The Smiths are much better. "How Soon Is Now" trumps any of Morrissey's solo material.

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The Boy Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 66	Has anyone else read that Morrissey and his band are posing naked for the liner note photos for the new album? Moz always did love to get his kit off. lol

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jdm11b Groupie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 23	Morrissey sings the same melody in every song. Hear one song and you've heard them all. He just sings the Major 3rd of the key over and over and over and over...