Steve Lillywhite produced the great Vauxhall And I record which is one of the very best records of the last 10 years. To call him bland is plain silly. I have read things on this site about a Christmas themed single for the holidays. Anyone have any info.?

may as well be a lifetime. How many times has this been pushed in front of us by 6 months or so, just when the time gets close to have it moved again? I understand the constraints, but another few months is the difference between hope and disbelief again. I hope the quality makes up for the wait.

In his (fairly) recent interview with Mojo, Boz was asked about the 24 unrecorded songs and he described them as 'just superb'. So it's odd that many may be unlikely to see the light of day.
John, England

So, they are to record in October/November. Guess that means they'll be available on the internet before Christmas!
John, England (again)

wow 30 songs...

15 for the album...?

then...

5 singles each with 2 b-sides...?

wouldn't be bad, would it?

Wishful thinking.

...I'm now excited that Jerry Finn is producing. Not because the other bands he's worked with are so great, but it hopefully will be a new sound for Morrissey. I thought the difference between in energy between the live and Radio 6 versions of "I Like You" and "IBEH" was noticable. He needs someone that can capture the raw energy.

I don't, however, care for the Irish Blood, English Heart title for a new album. It's been floating around forever. I want something new and clever.

For me, a new album isn't really that exciting on it's own, but a new tour is (so, indirectly, a new album IS exciting... if that makes any sense).

I also don't think that waiting for another coupla months for this album is such a big deal, considering how long it's been since the last one!

It seriously is too bad that Moz won't be doing the Inland Invasion this year though... Would have made the concert just that much better!

Jerry Finn has also worked with Color Me Badd and Alvin & The Chipmunks, i kid you not.

the final nail.....mmmmm

How can you say the man is bland? Look at his track record -- he has produced some of the most memorable albums in the past 15 years.

Mel has always been a busy-body. And now she's "non-plussed." Great.

The unreleased tracks from the miraval sessions were totally amazing - whatever you think to Boz, he and Morrissey have made some absolutely brilliant tunes together.

Boz and Alain have stood by Morrissey through these past few years, and I really hope now that they all come back with all guns blazing - and on the ATTACK... (if you forgive the pun.)

i dont reckon i'll bother buying it for a couple of years after it comes out.. see how he likes it

I don't think Steve Lillywhite is bland at all. Have you even heard Vauxhall & I? The sound is one of the most varied I have ever heard. He approaches the style for each song a little differently. I remember the first time I heard it, I thought it was one of the LEAST BLAND albums that Morrissey has ever made.

Now he has time to do the inland invasion tomorrow. Dont be surprised if he's there...I expect a big thank you when he is for spewing that RUMOR to all.

I can accept that there's not going to be a double album, but they should at least release the other tracks, whether it be via singles or a second CD to be released a few months after the first. But at least we'll be getting something new after all this time..

I think it`s great that there will me a new Morrissey album out in April.It`s been so long.But I don`t think Steve Lilywhite Is bland either.Vauxhall is an excellent album.And Maladjusted was a good album too.

would be a nice birthdaypresent

Rather had Mick Jones as producer

does anyone know if the mighty boz is doing anything with his website? it is 'dddowwwnnnn'
and YES, I realise this is MOZ's fan site, but ...
'there's nowhere else I can go ...'

That's pretty bad news for me since the guys sound awful whent they play too loud, or try to

...Morrissey has a new album coming out?!

when the hell did this happen?

Southpaw Punk

I think he should start the album off with a slow fade up of 'Irish Blood, English Heart' so that it slowly builds up until he sings the opening lines. I think it would be a perfect way to start the new album & re-announce himself to the world.

I can't believe how excited I'm getting over this new material. All those new, biting, and insightful lyrics to digest. All the new oblique references to sus. It's just like it was when I was at school and I walked home past Woolworths and saw Meat Is Murder at position 1 on the rack....oh, bliss.

i have my birthday almost the same day as Moz(23.05)sooo it would be a great present for me!!just wait and see,eh?

the songs are already in the can. why not just record the damn songs and get it out there to the fans. c'mon moz you can do it!.

Woodie Taylor is now back at the helm of the moz drum kit.

why won't they work? give me one good reason