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posted by davidt
on Thursday November 14 2002, @09:15AM
Benton writes:
Another lazy review, by Michael Osborn from BBC TV's CEEFAX.
You’d think a minimum requirement would be to turn up on time.
MORRISSEY - BRIXTON ACADEMY, LONDON
An uphill battle to reach this South London Venue almost left the dream of seeing my teenhood idol in tatters. But I managed to squeeze into a packed arena with the former Smiths frontman already in full throttle. He wasn't quite the same as the poster that adorned my wall back in the 80s. The once slim Mancunian man has gained some middle age bulk, while his once trademark towering quiff has receded. I'd feared that Mozza in his wilderness years might have turned into a cabaret act and a shadow of his former self. But disappointment was not on the cards as he breezed through a well-chosen selection of his solo hits - and a smattering of the Smith's classics. The voice was strong and distinctive, as were the camp affectations that were mirrored by a roomful of devotees. And his caustic wit has anything but withered with the advancing of years. This singer's maudlin hit Everyday Is Like Sunday brought on a wistful sigh, while the vegetarian anthem Meat is Murder saw the stage aptly bathed in red. His encore was a moment to savour - a rousting rendition of There is a Light That Never Goes Out - a song I know every word to, and sang with vigour. It brought many a teenage memory crashing back with a sting in the eyes. As for Mozza, he strikes me as a man who is ripe for a new lease of life.
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Morrissey has ALWAYS had that "receeding hairline"-go check any pics from the Smiths era. and no, he's not a scrawny kid anymore, he's yoked! i bet Moz could kick my ass!