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Release Info: The Sound Of The Smiths released (UK - Nov. 10, 2008, US - Nov. 11, 2008)
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM


The Sound Of The Smiths is out now in the UK (standard and deluxe editions). Also released Nov. 11 in the US (press release scan (101K PDF) submitted by an anonymous person).

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Morrissey spotted at Doll and the Kicks gig in Camden (Nov. 9)
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM

Kewpie sends the post by Cowshed in the forums (via Morrissey reddit):

My Meeting with Morrissey

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Letterpress Smiths cards on Etsy
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM

KarlaAnne writes:
I found these adorably classy Smiths Valentine's Day cards on Etsy this morning. Thought some would appreciate.

the text reads: "Remember in the late 80s, early 90s, when you used to The Smiths all the time and I thought they were dumb? Well you were right and I was wrong and I'm sorry."

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Johnny Marr article in "Der Spiegel"
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM

Joern writes:
huge article in german magazine "der spiegel"

Gitarrist Johnny Marr: Gott weiß, ich bin jetzt Uni-Lehrer

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Amusing 'Everyday Is Like Sunday' cover by Liberty
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM

An anonymous person writes:
funny europop version of morrissey's everyday in like sunday.

myspace.com/andlibertyforall

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November Spawned A Monster Charity Auction Underway NOW!
posted by davidt on Monday November 10 2008, @11:00AM

Phill Gatenby writes:
The above auction to raise funds for The Salford Lads Club is underway on ebay.co.uk

There are four items up for sale:

1. The huge advertising banner that was hanging outside The Roundhouse, Camden, advertising Morrissey's gigs there last January.

2. A cassette album of ''The Queen Is Dead'', the inner sleeve being signed by Morrissey, Johnny, Mike, Andy & Craig.

3. A cymbal signed by Mike Joyce

4. A new design Salford Lads Club large T-shirt signed by Johnny Marr.

A link to all of the four bids can be found on the Collectors Forum

Bidding ends Sunday 16th November
Happy Bidding!

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Johnny Marr and mastering engineer Frank Arkwright interview, TV ad on johnnymarr.net
posted by davidt on Saturday November 08 2008, @01:00PM

Reggie-Kray writes:
An interesting little interview with Johnny and the mastering engineer (part 1) on the Sound Of The Smiths on JM's new site.
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aki adds:
On Johnny Marr's official website, there are two interviews on the mastering of 'The Sound of The Smiths'

...part 2.

TV ad for Sound of The Smiths:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8fL99LPz8g

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