ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey | World Peace is None of Your Business

There’s always mild controversy surrounding Morrissey so when a new album rolls around it serves as a timely reminder of the man’s ability as a singer and lyricist. Here he sticks firmly to the grand indie-pop/glam rock n roll template he mastered decades ago but it now sounds more stately and controlled with flashes of Spanish guitar, horns and subtle electronica. His lyrics are as … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Morrissey | World Peace is None of Your Business

Doubtful SoundsAugust 16, 2014August 16, 2014Leave a comment

Audio Stream, Guitar Rock, Indie Rock

LISTEN: Hear three new Morrissey songs…

Morrissey has debuted three tracks at a live session for the BBC. They come from a forthcoming LP that is finished but without a record label to release it. Morrissey has stated that “My talents do not lie in DIY” hence no plans to self-release the album. Surely that has to be the title of the record! Continue reading LISTEN: Hear three new Morrissey songs…

Doubtful SoundsJune 17, 2011Leave a comment

Opinion

ARTICLE: THE ENIGMA OF MORRISSEY

Steven Patrick Morrissey is best known as frontman for influential 80s band The Smiths yet many people know little else about the singer. He inspired a generation of disaffected youth with his literate and black humored lyrics and the way in which he reconstructed the image of the masculine singer in a rock band. Looking behind that persona gives some clues as to who the … Continue reading ARTICLE: THE ENIGMA OF MORRISSEY

Doubtful SoundsMarch 2, 2009Leave a comment

Video

VIDEO: MORRISSEY – I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris

Here is the video for the first single from his forthcoming album ‘Years Of Refusal’ and it is hard to keep a straight face as he earnestly dances and prances around the room with an ugly dog, the guitars work exceptionally well without being plugged into amps and the drummer performs a swan dive over his kit. All a little tongue in cheek Mr Morrissey..? Continue reading VIDEO: MORRISSEY – I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris

Doubtful SoundsJanuary 13, 2009Leave a comment

News

NEWS: New MORRISSEY Album due in February…

Years Of Refusal is the title of Morrissey’s new album due for release on February 16th. There hasn’t been official confirmation yet but it is strongly rumoured that this is the artwork for the new record, Very cool we think! The first single ‘I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris’ is due for release on February 9th. Continue reading NEWS: New MORRISSEY Album due in February…

Doubtful SoundsDecember 3, 2008Leave a comment

News

NEWS: SMITHS reunion rumours growing…

The news wire on the web is starting to build up with rumours that The Smiths may be reforming for Coachella 2009. Apparently Morrissey’s legendary manager Irving Azoff is working on the deal which would reap a huge payout for the band. Just last year Morrissey turned down $75 million to play a 50 date tour with just himself and Marr. It’s hard to see … Continue reading NEWS: SMITHS reunion rumours growing…

Doubtful SoundsOctober 30, 2008November 12, 2008Leave a comment

News

NEWS: Morrissey in Australia?

The Morrissey fan website True To You has posted word that he will be playing in NZ and Australia early next year. Could it be that he will be added onto the BDO or ATP lineups? My first thought was that he would be perfect for the V Festival but that doesn’t hit our shores until March. True To You posted – “Morrissey will play … Continue reading NEWS: Morrissey in Australia?

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