Morrissey is 'best musical poet' - BBC News
posted by davidt on Friday November 06 2009, @11:00PM

BlueKoyote writes:
"A Scottish academic has written a book arguing that singer Morrissey is the greatest lyricist in the history of British popular music."

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Morrissey is 'best musical poet' - BBC News

 
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Well... (Score:0)
duh
Anonymous -- Friday November 06 2009, @11:26PM (#342593)
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    He is (Score:1)
    indeed
    orestes3009 -- Friday November 06 2009, @11:42PM (#342594)
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      It's True (Score:1)
      Morrissey *is* a genius with his lyrics. Like it or lump it, even YOR is fantastic lyric-wise. "Skull" and "Farewell" are examples of his lyrical master mindness. They are mesmerising. His lyrics are bit more "blunt" these days but nevertheless still great.

      It would be foolish to expect Morrissey to come up with the same old kitchen sink/ Smiths every time.

      He is perfect as he is!

      Boxers71 -- Saturday November 07 2009, @01:14AM (#342599)
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        True (Score:0)
        I'd listen to Morrissey anytime. Coldplay Viva la vida? Lady Gaga? Editors (what a sad band).

        No chance.

        Moz is KING.

        Anonymous -- Saturday November 07 2009, @01:24AM (#342602)
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        • Re:True by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday November 07 2009, @01:44AM
          Lyrics (Score:0)
          I think those they chose were not some of the best examples.
          Anonymous -- Saturday November 07 2009, @03:27AM (#342624)
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            fine (Score:1)
            now a statue in Camden, somewhere near the Thames
            Celibate Cry <vauxhall@mail2uk.com> -- Saturday November 07 2009, @07:29AM (#342640)
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            and the hills are alive with celibate cries
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            • Statue by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday November 07 2009, @08:40AM
              • Re:fine by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday November 07 2009, @10:49AM
                The photo on the BBC website (Score:0)
                Morrissey looks like he is spreading the dreaded swine flu all over us! [joking]
                Anonymous -- Saturday November 07 2009, @08:27AM (#342643)
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                  Poet? (Score:1)
                  Did Gavin Hopps use that exact expression "best musical poet"? I scanned the article quickly.

                  However, I thought the whole premise of Hopps' book was to suggest that Morrissey transcends pop, as in he has wider cultural references, but is still essentially a singer working inside pop? I thought Hopps at the outset made it very clear Morrissey does not directly compete with literary figures, but uses them to enhance his art as a pop singer? Can someone correct me? Am I being fussy?

                  Also, I saw an interview with Moz about Ringleaders and he suggested he wasn't really aiming to be a poet, he was simply aiming to have "intellectual distinction" in pop music. Does this amount to the same thing or not?
                  ejcurtis100 -- Saturday November 07 2009, @10:17AM (#342647)
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                  • Re:Poet? by Anonymous (Score:0) Saturday November 07 2009, @10:24AM
                    How right those blokes are! (Score:0)
                    I agree!
                    Anonymous -- Saturday November 07 2009, @06:46PM (#342932)
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                      Shakespeare (Score:1)
                      Dreary English/Drama teacher that I am (but try not to be), I've long since thought that the only person who comes close to Shakespeare for contributing memorable phrases to the language is Morrissey. We're still use Shakespeare on a daily basis (though most of us aren't aware of it). Morrissey's lyrical quips litter the media.
                      kissmyshades -- Sunday November 08 2009, @10:32AM (#343119)
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                      • Re:Shakespeare by goinghome (Score:1) Sunday November 08 2009, @04:11PM
                        • Re:Shakespeare by Anonymous (Score:0) Wednesday November 11 2009, @09:17AM
                        Erm, (Score:0)
                        was it ever in real doubt?
                        Anonymous -- Tuesday November 10 2009, @01:14PM (#343580)
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