Another 6 month wait-Yes!!! This is great. When they say 6 months it is usually at least 9 months and sometimes longer. It has only been 6+ years since the last Morrissey release so what is another year?

Remember they might be that live album out in the new year.

Another six months, jesus. I fear it's going to be one of those 24-track concept album abominations. Let's hope songs like The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils, Southpaw Grammar and the toe-curling Papa Jack are noticable by their fcuking absence. By the way has anyone listened to The Smiths lately. The lead singer sounds remarkably like Morrissey.

I really hope that whenever this album finally appears that the songs are actually brand new and exciting (ie none of those 2002 Tour songs, except maybe 'Irish Blood..'). I hope that the first single will be something we've never heard before with a great title, great lyrics and a killer melody. PLEASE don't let it be 'The First Of The Gang To Die' - it's a nice enough song but it's just typical late-Nineties Maladjusted-era Moz, not a great comeback.

We need a 'Last Of The Famous International Playboys' or a 'November Spawned A Monster'. We need something that totally confounds and surprises. Anything of the 'Roy's Keen' ilk and it'll be, quite literally, THE END!

Surely it's not for technical or mastering reasons? People will say "what's another 6 months after 6 years?" and I say "Another bloody half year!".

Singles usually follow an album, but in this case it'd be good to have a First of the Gang record out in the new year, with some b-sides to tide us over!

As long as it features Jack The Ripper (Live), I'll be a happy bunny.

We've all waited 6 years for a new album, what's
another couple of months? I'd rather wait and have a excellent album than have a rushed mediocre one.

They're enjoying that studio too much.

I'm glad there's a long wait because it will give me time to collect cans so I can afford to buy it. In the meantime Moz can chill in Hollywood living the life of Riley.

If it is 6 months before the record is in the shops, it should take only about 4 months before it can be downloaded.

What the hell?! We want NEW material! That song is already over a year old! For heaven's sake, I can just see the track listing now...

"Irish Blood, English Heart, Repetitive Soul" -- A new album by Morrissey

First of the Gang to Die
I Like You
Mexico
Crashing Bores
Striptease with a Differance
Born to Hang
Suedehead (Brushed and parted mix)
Mexico(Texas twist mix)
Drive-In Saturday
Irish Blood, English Heart
Irish Blood, English Heart (Live)

reach n° 12365489759874658213894152587979658458632525554 in the charts"?
An ideal choice for a single. Well done!

In my opinion, FOTGTD is a great song. Just as good as "playboys" if not bett...well I'll stop before someone chews my head off. For the hardcore, of course it's a over-a-year-old song but to the general music-buying audience it'll be new. Now having said that...It'll fail. No matter what Moz releases at this point it will not fare well in the US or UK charts. Let's say "suedehead" was just now being released, do you really think it would be a hit? For the most part, Moz's style of music has never flowed with whatever the current tide of music was and I believe 2004 will be no exception. I hope I am wrong but even if I'm not, I don't care. I know I'll be buying the singles and album as will a lot of other fans. As for the not-so-new songs previewed on the last tour, everyone has their favorite and least favorite. I hope they all see a studio version release. Maybe not all as album track but as b-sides (ie "mexico" seems to be a verse short from what he's trying to convey, IMO). I have my $18.99 burning a hole in my wallet ready to be spent on the new album.

Remember when Morrissey used to have so many songs, more songs than we can stand! I just hope he has had ample time to return to his once great form. How's that for an original idea? Your welcome.

just when it looked like our wait was over...

the first of the gang may well be dead but by the time this record comes out the rest of the gang will have joined him...

Throughout Moz's solo career, I always feel that we've been served up the bare minimum when it comes to songs and b-sides. If there is ever the easy way out, then Morrissey always seems to take that route. It would be nice after such a long wait since the last album, that we actually get more than we bargined for. The 'new' songs from the last tour should now be shelved and we get 12 or 14 brand new tracks - it'll probably be the end for me as a fan, if he does decide to release 'last of the gang' as the new single - I want something that makes me proud to be a Moz fan apart from living on the output of the Smiths - The sort of song that has the impact of Charming Man or I Know it's Over. Fans are kidding themselves if the think anything he's done since Vauxhall has come anywhere near the Smiths stuff. I love Moz, I love how he looks, I love he interviews and I love seeing him live but I wouldn't have been attracted to his music if I only had the solo stuff to go on.

But in this case I must say it:

"Stop whining!"

We've waited over 6 years so 6 months more will not kill you. For god's sake for once in all your lives will your complainers just have a bit of patience, look at the glass as half-full and say:

"Well at least the wait will make it even MORE of an event."

In a world of Monkey presidents, scumsucker Tony Blurghhh, Pop Idol, Trance music, The Darkness, Disney and McDonalds, be greatful that we have Morrissey at all. Frankly, it's nothing short of a miracle!

This is the last time I shall ever say this. (cheers) No, I've changed my mind again. (groans) Goodnight, and thank you.

We learned over the summer that recording would take place in the fall (i.e., now) and the album would be out in the first half of '04. And even if the latter hadn't been stated, it could have easily been inferred given that there's almost always a 4-6 month gap between an album's completion and its release.

Maladjusted was recorded in winter of '97 and didn't see the light of day until August of that year. Similarly, sessions for Your Arsenal took place at the start of '92 and the album arrived in late July.

A couple of things regarding this 1st single fuss. Consider the source -- this isn't "news"; it's just a rumor from Teletext. But if Hector is the first single, there are still far more important things in life than the choice of an A-side.

i hope morrissey and the band are out of their aggressive rock n' roll phase. judging by the producer, they are not.

Here they go again, the usual few who go flailing at more yet more half-arsed press coverage and the odd soundbite. It's sad to see, fair enough you've waited this long but the only reason in the delay is to make the album as great as possible. I'm sure if it was out next week there would be people complaining it was too short after the start of recording. As for TFOTGTD as the first single that has NOT been confirmed, it could be something totally different and yet unheard by you good people, this is Morrissey you're talking about after all. The album could be out well before May, least he's back in the studio and things are going great, i enjoy that fact alone.
There is plenty of music out there for the time being, Morrissey's heading back better than ever....
take care.

I must say when I heard that Jerry Finn is producing Morrissey's new cd, I was overjoyed. Say what you will about Blink 182 (those who say negative things about them are usually the ones who never listened to them) but Enema of the State and Take Off Your Pants and Jacket were really well produced. "Going Away to College" is as good as anything Morrissey has written in a long, long time. Too bad Mozzer couldn't have hired Travis Barker to play the drums because without question, he is the best drummer in rock.

Just could not resist.

I agree FOTGTD is not the mind blowing song to release first.

The More You Ignore was his best solo single b/c it was relevant to popular radio. To me, an interpretation of that song could be as if the song is directed at modern radio and the fact they don't play his music.

Maybe release something relevant to the times and/or political and the album could be his biggest ever.

The world just is crazy enough now to go for it but NOT with TFOTGTD!

Hector was the...

Heh. This all just too funny.
Really, I'm plotzing over here!

Oh, please, keep going, this is gold!

Oh, and afterwards, some of you should take a chill pill.

Then again, it just maybe that blasted internet.

I wouldn't care if it was may 2005, as long as we had a definite date.

*le sigh*

Morrissey sucks because he doesn't recognize that his current band sucks, and we have lowered our standards immensely by saying we love "your arsenal" and "vauxhall and I" was off the hizzle because the next records really sounded different. Though I think Morrissey should continue to rock but please use single-coil pick-ups and write more impressively comprehensive song titles, in fact make every lyric of a particular song, that particular song's title. And since when did booze boozer or whatever his name is qualify as a good musician. Remember when you detested The Polecats choppy rendition of "John, I'm only Dancing".

      most of all, Morrissey, Do your best and Don't worry...... I think we should be happy that he was able to vent about being rich and then having to pay out money to the other Smiths and now just being rich. maybe it's taken him so long because he's been unable to write any material which did not include any references to having to pay money to ingrates who don't deserve their place in the band to begin with. I've said this before, Johnny Marr and Morrissey need to reunite and take over, and the addition of the other Smiths would be advantageous as well. Maybe keep Gary Day and Recruit Rusty James on Harmonica - brian bell

It's taking a long time to get the programming right. All the pads, rhythms and stuff are being programmed!

So, everyone just chill-out, it will be worth the wait!

You could have an album of Green Day and Blink 162 covers out quicker if you want (Moz is apparently a fan).

I hope Morrissey is also taking time to workout and get in shape before his comeback. I reckon he could knock ten years off if he worked at it. I don't think he is getting enough protein, being a vegetarian. He need to eat complete proteins (mainly animal based) for proper nutrition. If he is eating incomplete proteins he can still get complete protein by mixing the correct foods. For instance, Rice with pulses. Oats are high in protein and very bland which would suit Morrissey as he doesn't like anything exotic.

I have never read so much drivel in one single comment's section. Let the guy release his stuff, and if it's crap, then go ahead and crucify him!

"...but don't forget the songs that made you smile, and the songs that made you cry..."

...but don't want to wait until May, here's an idear:

Make your own Morrissey album!

Thant's right, you can record your own album of the Mozzer himself!

First, you get a tape recorder. Then, you write songs 'Morrissey would sing about'. Then, you sing and record it!

Wow, doesn't that sound keen?!

Now you don't have to wait for new Morrissey material anymore!

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I regret nothing!

the same news, in short;
'Morrissey recording after 6 years, release may'

is vintage Moz!
Great guitar line, fantastic chorus melody, brilliant lyrics about pretty, petty thieves and bullets in gullets, and the bit at the end where he sings:
'He stole all hearts away, a-hey, a-hey, a-hey' is dear old Moz at his poptastic best!
John

Sie sind nie in der Liebe, bis Sie die Sterne gesehen haben, sich reflektieren in den resevoirs gewesen Und Sie sind nie in der Liebe, bis Sie den Dämmerungaufstieg gesehen haben, hinter dem Haus für den Vorhang gewesen Wir sind die hübschen geringfügigen Diebe, und Sie stehen auf unserer Straße. ..., wo Tyrann der erste der Gruppe mit einer Gewehr in seiner Hand und der erste war, zum von von Zeit zu tun das erste der Gruppe zu sterben. Mein OH-. Wo Tyrann der erste der Gruppe mit einer Gewehr in seiner Hand und der erste war, zum von von Zeit zu tun das erste der Gruppe zu sterben. Sie sind nie in der Liebe gewesen, bis Sie zertrümmerte menschliche Knochen der Tageslichtform Überschuß gesehen haben Wir sind die hübschen geringfügigen Diebe, und Sie stehen auf unserer Straße. ..., wo Tyrann der erste der Gruppe mit einer Gewehr in seiner Hand und der erste war, zum von von Zeit zu tun das erste der Gruppe zu sterben. Solch ein dummer Junge. Tyrann war der erste der Gruppe mit einer Gewehr in seiner Hand und einer Gewehrkugel in seiner Speiseröhre der erste letzte junge Mann unter der Grasscholle. Und er stahl von den Rich und die Armen und das nicht-sehr-reiche und das sehr schlechte und er stahlen alle Herzen, weg, das er alle Herzen stahl, weg er alle Herzen stahl, weg er alle Herzen weg.... stahl

Six months - pff! You whiners are lightweights. You should try being Kate Bush or Leonard Cohen fans. Now, those two REALLY know how to make a fan wait.

well,the only good news for me, is that a new Mozzer LP is going to be the best birthday present for my 25-th birthday.Maybe he will put this LP on a market on his birthday?Well,mine is day after, soooo;-).Waiting,anticipating......

My comment is a little different than most. My advice to Morrissey is to not rush the recording now. Take you time, make it top-notch. This is probably Moz's last chance to revive his career. Let's face facts, Morrissey will be 45 in 2004, the window is closing. It could be his last hurrah as far as stardom goes. He is on a roll and yet his legacy, his credibility is on the line. Rolling Stone Magazine had 4 Smiths albums in the 500 greatest albums ever list. That qualifies them as rock royalty! We're talking about a band that lasted 4 years! Morrissey solo could have easily been on the list with "Viva Hate" and "Your Arsenal" or even "Bona Drag." What he should not do now is rush the new album just to appease you spoiled, inpatient fans. If he does, you'll get "Maladjusted part II." The other thing he must do is get back in shape. We live in a very image-conscious world and let's face it, looking at photos from his last tour (I live in Michigan so he hasn't been around since 2000) he is a good 20 pounds heavier than he was just 3 years ago. The very image of Morrissey is that of a lean, handsome outsider, not of a pudgy, balding has-been. He is afterall, Morrissey!! not Van Morrison. With the release of the new album, I'm sure he will be making many public appearances, not to mention a large tour so he has to look right. Hit the weights, run a few miles a day, stay away from the potato chips, and concentrate on making the best songs you can. Your career depends on it!!!!

Oh, relax! June will be here before you know it.

Panic on the mozzer websites...

i'm first!
Yes!

for all of those slating the choice of single well hows about (in no particular order):

Roy's Keen
Satan Rejected My Soul
Dagenham Dave
You're The One For Me, Fatty
We Hate It When our friends Become Successful
Interlude
Ouija Board
Pregnant for the Last Time
Countless filler tracks on LPs... not forgetting Moonriver (extended remix!!!)
Its a little bit better than those at least! And you've been waiting years...

So shut up. You all know you're going to buy it anyway, even if you have downloaded it forty four times from different venues around the globe. Maybe you should get out more and go shopping or watch world events unfold, or even celebrate Engalnd winning the rugby... I won't

Clueless jo has reawoken my interest in Nadia too so hes not that clueless. Phwoooar shes ruddy luverly.
PEACE,
  WESTWOOD
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Don´t rush too much him.. if you do so.. maybe he will release another crappy album like southpaw or maladjusted. Just think about it.. we all want quality.. The man is a genius.. let him work!!

Jerry Finn is going to get Morrissey rocking again! Maybe like "Southpaw Grammar" but with better songs.....I wonder if Travis and Mark and Tom from Blink 182 can make a guest appearance, that would be cool.

I'm too tired of this.I suggest to boycott the new album and the forthcoming live album.
Does anyone agree with me?

Sheridan Whitehead

I find the idea of a boycott of Morrissey's new album because it is taking a while to record and produce absolutely hilarious! Having waited six years, and having trawled through the endless crap on this site everyday in search of "news" for the last four years..having believed Moz would never get a deal at all...it would just be absolutely self-defeating to not buy the record (or to copy or download it). Why? Duh! Because if everyone decided to boycott it, Morrissey would be out of a record deal very quickly and it would probably take another 12 years for the next record!

And to those people who think Jerry Finn means a continuation of "Southpoor" (sic) style rock...well, it just as easily mean a Ronson "Your Arsenal" type production. And that wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

Ok, this is so weak. FOTGTD as first single? First, the song sucks and second, it is not new!! We will surely get about 9 or 10 songstotal, 5 being played live already and the other 5 are gonna be lame as well. Let's face it..Moz needs to give it up and let us remember him in a good way. There is nothing wrong with retiring in a respectable way. I would seriously rather hear a full album featuring covers of old standards such as Moonriver. I bet it would be a hell of a lot better than his new disc will be. He definitely needs a new band at this point if he is to carry on.

Is having to explain....that you are not like the other Morrissey fans! I've never know another artist to have so many negative, defeatist, whining fans. My God, it is awful. Whether the the new album comes out April, May, June, July or December 2004, my life will go on. Just leave the record making to the pros, after 20 years, somehow I think Morrissey knows what he is doing. It is going to be okay. Quit complaining and let nature take it's course. Part of being a fan of someone is having faith that they will make the songs you like. Otherwise, visit Fred Durst's website and shut-up.

Like a fine wine, the process cannot be rushed. There will be no shortcuts. Like Orson Wells, Morrissey will serve no (s)wine before it's time. To suggest otherwise is vile to the extreme.

Six months is a long time!!!
I know, compared to six years since Maladjusted it may seem a comparatively short time, but enough is enough. Give us the new record already.

Mozzer better get this record out before we all start spontaneously combusting.

If he puts it back beyond May i confidentally expect 'Sycophant slag' to be the first of us to blow up.

Hi Morrissey here. Actually the new single is a reworked version of "Everyday's like sunday." Its a bit like my old stuff but with a UB40 type vibe.

We've all waited nigh on 6 years, so 6 months should'nt harm us...should it?
"The First Of The Gang.." is a piece of musical genius compared with the shabby cover version/manufactured pop dummy wilderness that is the current music scene. Not Mozzers best...but a class track nevertheless. Why knock something that is lightyears better than the majority?. Roll on next year!!