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davidt
on Sunday May 03 2009, @12:00PM
Maurice E posted in the forums:
uh-oh, it's official. he's missed the top 40 - Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart. remember how p***ed off he was when 'The Youngest' missed the top 10 back in 2006? imagine how he feels now? it's the first single to miss the top 40 since the Maladjusted era. timing couldn't be much worse as he's just about to embark on the UK tour. looks like Southpaw's missed the top 40 in the album chart too... --- Update: 05/03 23:06 GMT: Info from a post in the forums by justme - "Something Is Squeezing My Skull" entered at #46, Southpaw Grammar at #63.
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Not the best song anyway... (Score:0)
threllyp
Is he really surprised? (Score:1, Insightful)
Why would we expect to see Morrissey disappointed about "Skull" charting so low? If the man cared, he would've put new songs on the single. When you release a product with live songs that have been available on the net for a while now, this is what happens.
Oh well... (Score:0)
Shame really. I shouldn't think there will be any more singles off the album?
Good. (Score:1)
In mitigation however, it's got to number whatever based on physical cd & vinyl sales only. I don't know about iTunes but it isn't available on download at HMV or Amazon until Monday, I'm assuming that's the same story with all download sites. So maybe it'll chart next week... although I won't be holding my breath.
(User #7618 Info | http://www.myspace.com/anthonycutt)
as expected... (Score:0)
i'll still buy it though.
(User #16603 Info)
Might it be ... (Score:2, Informative)
Being pretty busy these days, I don't visit this site as often as a used to, so even I missed the release date. My friend had to tell me the single and albums were out because he read it on ceefax.
Sorry Moz, but it's all about the marketing. Get on to the label and your PR about that, they need to start organising things better for you.
(User #14229 Info)
Simple reason is: (Score:1, Interesting)
Singles are a novelty these days. The older people who would buy the actual CD format can't find them anywhere!!
Best song on the record, Poor management. (Score:1, Interesting)
dcn
Who cares (Score:2, Interesting)
thetexasbloke
Moz songs on Dancing w/ the Stars (Score:0)
However, I do know something about marketing music. The major labels pay the "indies" and the indies pay off the music directors and this is how songs become "commercial" & "popular." (An indirect form of payola which is technically illegal.)
Never mind... (Score:2, Interesting)
(User #22095 Info)
Top 75 (Score:0)
Wouldn't have heard the single was out! (Score:2, Funny)
(User #22056 Info | http://www.myspace.com/thesmithsloverr)
Those Puppy Eyes.... (Score:1)
It isn't his best work but then Years Of Refusal isn't his best album. I suppose it is a good thing because it'll keep those pubescent midges away.
To me Morrissey's recent efforts seem to be hedging more towards photo shoots and fashion accessories, there ain't anything wrong with this (everybody is entitled to show some meat through their Fred Perry torso), but also required to show they still give a dollop of shit.
(User #13749 Info | http://somedizzywhore.com/)
No Surprise (Score:1)
(User #3652 Info)
Pointless release, really (Score:0, Flamebait)
He can moan all he wants - at the end of the day he needs to offer more than just token B-sides if he expects people to part with their money.
I walked past it in a singles rack in HMV last weekend. Didn't feel even remotely inclined to buy it. Seeing as though I've bought every Moz single since Suedehead, it should feel like a big deal, but to be honest I just feel completely indifferent about his music right now.
When I first heard Irish Blood, English Heart at the Albert Hall I was thrilled - not only the best Morrissey song I'd heard in years, but it felt like the best song by anyone that I'd heard in ages. YATQ hit, and bar a couple of tracks I was fairly underwhelmed. Still, the wave of good press was lovely - it felt like he was back. I bought every mag with a new interview in.
Then ROTT. I didn't like the singles, then - Pigsty aside - I wasn't massively taken with the album either.
And now Years Of Refusal.
You can tell how much I like an album by how many tracks remain on my ipod a few months after release. Only I'm OK By Myself remains.
Disturbing fact: I have more tracks from Kill Uncle on my ipod than from the last 3 Morrissey albums.
I've enjoyed his critical and commercial renaissance in recent years far more than I've enjoyed his music, and now he's peed that away, I don't really see where he goes from here.
Time to get on the phone to Mr Marr, methinks.
(User #10051 Info)
I knew its over (Score:1, Interesting)
If anyone knew anything this song would be number one
-21punksalute
Shitty B-sides (Score:0)
miscalculation. (Score:0)
It isn't the best song he's ever recorded, but its within the top 20. It's a very strong song and well played live.
He miscalculated.
What does it mean for future singles? (Score:0)
Skull is a GREAT song! (Score:0)
I do agree, however, that better B-sides and a better video would have helped especially considering everyone has the album with THE SONG on it anyways.
Sometimes it's like Morrissey doesn't get it even though he's so knowledgeable about music, It's weird.
Can't be surprised! (Score:0)
Oh what a pity... (Score:1)
(User #21605 Info)
Simple strategy for singles in this modern age... (Score:1)
(User #21605 Info)
Skull single (Score:1)
I did buy all 3 formats,just to keep my collection up to date, plus
Viva moz xx
(User #21790 Info)
Well.. (Score:1)
I warned him, but he just wouldn't listen.
(User #22424 Info)
Singles (Score:1)
Oh no, wait. He did that for the last album.
(User #9752 Info | http://www.stanleymchale.merseyblogs.co.uk/)
No surprise (Score:1)
(User #21090 Info)
the moz (Score:1)
(User #22453 Info)
A SHIT song with no b-sides fails to chart.... (Score:0)
Not Top 100? (Score:1, Insightful)
He missed the Top 40? (Score:0)
If people choose to buy remastered albums instead of a song they already have, that's their business. Personally, I'll have to wait for the stimulus package to afford them.
not enough airplay (Score:1)
old song, but it's good, a perfect song for a single
i'm ashamed though it's not official released in
Holland, that singles released before who were
worse got a better chartposition
better b -sides would've helped maybe but it's all guessing
A lot of good bands have singles out past weeks,
but a top 10 hitsingle for is birffday would be
a nice gift for His Master's Voice
(User #220 Info)
I didnt realise this had happened. (Score:0)
I have never seen a group of musicians so tedious and annoying as this lot.
Dont get me started on Tobias and the bass player.
I dont care much for the singles chart but it is still the marker to gauge how well an artist is doing and the results havent been good have they , come on lets be honest here.
You could argue that there is not so much emphasis on the 'single' nowadays but i dont buy into that.
There are many bands that still release this format because the mark up on manufacturing to the sale of the item is still great.
If this is a dying format , then why arent other groups following suit? because the reality is , the format isnt dying.
This single is let down by a very poor A side and live b sides.
I always feel ripped off with live b sides even though two of the current are smiths classics.
Maybe the magic has gone aswell. I didnt buy this single on the day of release but some 6 days later. Why?. I was bored and went to the shops for something to do.I have never done this before , never.
I am afraid to say this but I dont see M going on much longer. The tripe that has been released since vauxhall has been shocking.
truly gutted.
I don´t care about the charts.... (Score:1)
So who cares anyway????
Does HE care? I don´t really believe that!
Greetings from Germany,
Alex
(User #20658 Info)
They're playing it on Q radio now (Score:0)
SouthPaw Grammer (Score:0)
http://www.allmylittlewordsonline.com [allmylittl...online.com]
Thank You Jesse T! (Score:0)
here's my reference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NkyRT6WLGo
"Fans" huh? (Score:1)
Calling for Moz to just pack it in and/or cutting down his songs on the past few albums...
You all are the same lot that will be crying and shitting your pants when he does stop recording and touring...
Pathetic.
(User #21646 Info)
signed copies at the gigs! (Score:1)
(User #21736 Info)
Alain Whyte (Score:0)
blamed for it ? You are all idiots.
Why the surprise? (Score:1)
(User #17231 Info)
skull is a great song (Score:1)
(User #10749 Info)
Oh Dear... (Score:1)
(User #21972 Info)
Legacy (Score:1)
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i have no money (Score:0)
Singles (Score:0)
Lady Gaga (Score:0)
Unavailable (Score:1)
(User #18138 Info)
Not surprised (Score:0)