new morrissey interview? is it actually on the CD, or do we need to invest in a good magnifying glass?

lets have a endocyplic mushroom party.
thirty people complain, ten say okay.
morosey did not give his consent, nor well wishes to those who compiled this lump of previously re-leased material. i would much rather have a lump of previously un-re-leased material.
rhino shall not feel the wrath of my bombast just yet, but another pointless compilation may send the noggin haywire.
"best of live" perhaps?
an album of cover versions, not chosen by the fools who like depiss mode, cockteau twins and all that fruity frilly nonsense, but chosen by his enemies.
propositions.

"morrissey covers gothic antipodean stars nick cave and J.G. thirwell"
  track listing:
1. dont hide it, provide it.
2. i assume the reader gets the general gyst.

"morrissey covers the career highlights of former collegues".
i cant think of any.

"morrissey covers popular sociopaths".
a collection of music and spoken word, encompassing G G allin, charles manson, the satanic ritual tapes by anton la vey and aleistar crowley.

"out-takes of the drunken hours of morrissey"
the highlights include morrissey pissing himself, morrissey laughing when johnny marr pisses himself, j. marr and morrissey laughing when marquis smith pisses himself, marquis smith laughing when morrissey cant sell records, crying drunken fits of depression.

rhino: so, morrissey--it's definitely our pleasure putting out a 'best of' collection culled from your impressive catalogue.

moz: um, err...well, i've got to feed my feline companion and keep those miserable sods on morrissey-solo chafing for new material--which, by the way, has been written and simply awaits a handsome record contract to find its place on the racks at virgin and tower.

rhino: are you planning a tour to support this release [moz frowns confusedly]--meaning, the 'best of' compilation?

moz: oh, of course, a tour will definitely be in order. i've never performed in the basque country, and i would really like to reach out to that segment of my audience that has really pulled through during the lean years...and as you know, there have been many...
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A new interview? New pictures? Gee, do we even deserve it? Because you know, nobody really cares for new songs any longer! New gimmicks we'll keep us completely satisfied!! My only complaint is, why didn't Rhino include a track with recordings of His Mozzness' cat's purrs and meows? Why not a complete bonus CD called "Cat Sounds"? I mean, since the feline's proper caring and upbringing seems to be the only thing Morrissey occupies himself with right now, why not go all the way?

What are these Reprise video collections that are mentioned? Does anyone know?

This is a good compilation for two reasons.

First, although the song selection does not include many of my faves, it is a selection which
will be very appealing to someone hearing Moz
for the first time. Someone who has heard vague
mentions of some Morrissey fellow and wants to take a nibble.

Second, obviously Morrissey is taking part in this because he must be concerned that he has been AWOL too long. And this will help people
not forget about him...WHILE HE MAKES HIS NEW RECORD!

LoafingOaf

It's becoming clear that Morrissey is more intersted in posing for pix on rialroad tracks and galavanting around the local music scene in the greater Los Angeles area than producing more music, or if he does have new material (ha!), releasing it. Which is fine by me, but only if he tells us all that so I can stop holding my breath. Maybe Cat Stevens will put out another album soon....

I would like to thank Morrissey from the bottom of my heart for giving me the opportunity to expand my collection of Compact Discs that include Suedehead. This brings the total to 6 or 7?

I'm eagerly awaiting the next release....

Looking through the setlist I realise that even though I think the whole album is a ripp-off and totally useless, it could make a nice present for someone you want to introduce to Morrissey, because it's got a lot of the reasonably "easy-listening" stuff on it. But I've lost enough friends over trying to get them into Morrissey, so I won't do that.

By the way, is this a world-wide release just the US? Oh I hope international....imagine the shock of coming over one of these tracks on German radio. They will have to call the doctor on me.

For several years now I've been collecting bits of info about a possible new release, in his interviews and here too. I thought that expecting one was not against what he wished himself, I always understood he had new material but could not manage to find a record deal to release that. I'm shocked now, I confess, but at the same time I know it's too early to decide that he won't release anything new - there were those rumours about some "Mexican feeling" in his new material, not just one, and his last interview in Q too.
Yes, I guess that this new compilation can only be explained as a way to introduce Moz to new listeners, and it might even be the case that distribution of the old albums was to become difficult because of Mercury - but this I know nothing about, it is just something that crossed my mind. I know that his original albums are not too easy to be found here any longer, but I guess that can be explained for other reasons too.
Of course, he does not owe me anything. If that's it, and just it, it is still ok, though I have to admit that I feel somewhat uncomfortable about it.

I'm thankful for it and I'm happy that'll I'll have something I can put in my car that contain some of my favorite tracks. So, I'm looking forward to it. I'd love to see the rare photos and of course any new interview to me is a blessing. Morrissey always makes me feel better when I read his interviews, so hey! I can't wait.

I still haven't given up hope on a new cd. It's actually pretty much the only thing that I've got hope for.

Yeah, yeah...go ahead...I know what you're thinking out there "the only mistake is - I keep hoping"

Well, so be it.

Why can't they ever get their facts right? Or am I just missing the Lost single from my collection?

What has happened? I am so tired of all of this. I'm giving up. I think it's time for me to move on to something else. I don't have the energy anymore. One of the most influential artists in the last 20 years can't get a record deal! Music has been lost in demographics and bottom lines.

Just burn a copy of the tracklist, so kindly supplied. Print a copy of the cover, so kindly supplied. Wait for someone to upload the back cover. Assemble the package.

I don't see why I should have to pay *again* for songs which I've already bought before!

Is it only me, or do others believe that Morrissey just doesn't give a shit about his fans?

Mmm! -- the Lord's people are UPSET!!

The Lord's people are... *most* upset.

{deep sigh}

I feel your anger, my brothers and sisters. I know your anger. Your anger has been my anger in days past.

Why?

Because I know the rage that boils up inside when the record company wants to put out another "Best of...",

-- another "Some of...",

-- another "Extra Serving of..."

I know the ache that overcomes the brothers and sisters when their ears CRY OUT for new material!

I KNOW the torture of waiting for the announcement of a release date that may never come.

Mmmm-hmmm. I know.

I feel your pain, and I want to help you. I want to be your companion on this journey through the darkness. I want to be your ensign in empathy.

Your co-pilot in compassion.

I want to ease your minds, brothers and sisters. And peace of mind begins when you realize that you've already got som'm. Peace of mind begins when you realize that that som'm is one of the best, most holy, most wonderful back catalogues known to humankind. Don't forget that, brothers and sisters.

Can I have an AMEN?

Morrissey no longer considers us his FANS.
He simply considers us his FUNDS.

Think about it. How old are you? Chances are 25-38. I know we have a ton of younger and older fans here as well, thankfully, but the bulk fit into that target range.
Compilations and best of's appeal to non-fans, younger fans and casual fans that see it as a good bargain (Oh yeah...check this out...I liked that sun and air song in the 80's...think I will get this...)

Compilations = new fans = greater demand for the artist = album companies seeing him as even more profitable = more $$$ for a contract = more NEW MATERIAL releases for all of us

3 things to ponder:
1. Michael Jackson's last album went 6X platinum and he is just this month releasing an album after 6 YEARS!!! (I could have picked a better subject but you get the point.) SoundScan has projected it will hit 10X platinum status. During this downtime Jackson took a heavy beating in the US press as Moz did in the UK press. What he did do during those 6 years is release compilation CDs and DVDs.
2. Isn't it nice to see the Mozzer release one under HIS OWN terms? ...and on a great label to boot! (Has anyone listened to Rhino's Bowie at the Beeb release? It's flawless.) Rhino is so cool they even released a Jobriath CD!
3. I know it's Son and Heir so no flaming e-mails :)

Love,
MOZ IS GOD

I think the good people here need to unwind a little.

First off, Morrissey has already made more amazing records and given more kick ass performances than dozens of other artists combined. As far as I'm concerned, that man now deserves to do as he damn well pleases.

Second, record companies re-issue stuff REGARDLESS of what the artists want. If you think the situation with Moz is outta hand, you'd all be having grand mal seizures if you were fans of The Fall. Go take a look at their discography; for every Moz compilation there are at least four Fall comps.

As for all the talk about the future and new material -- I don't know what's going to happen, and neither does anyone else.

I, personally think Mopeissy should Duet with Britteny Sparks and Mary linn Manshion, on a cover of the classic song by those Limey scum, some stupid pop band from the eighties or something like that that has a song that appears on compilations that have echo and the fucky-bamboo scum type shit on them.
Or Jicheal Mackson.
THE CUTTER> HOW I HATE THAT SONG

To my enemies, i say this.

  "Chingada"

It was a good lay.....enjoy it because we are getting screwed.

To date there has only been ONE ,thats o-n-e (1) "best of" .That is if you define such a volume as somewhat of a career-to-date overview compilation. And that one,thats right one....CD is technically not available for sale in the US. Try finding it in Omaha or even West Covina... Yes .I know the enlightened can find it on-line etc. Bona Drag , World of Morrissey and My Early Burglary Years ARE NOT "best of's". Play them if you dont believe me! They were stop gap collections of un-collected single sides and LP tracks issued between proper LP's. If you have all of the tracks on this US issued "proper" best of .You are already a guest at the party. Don't Buy It! No one will make you.You don't need it .Its not for you. No one will mind. Jesus, all of you,Stop your Griping.

Morrissey will appear on a show called The Big 30
on Saturday,Oct.27 on the Bravo channel in Canada.
I'm not sure if this channel is avaliable elsewhere,but it's worth looking into it.I'm not entirely sure what this shows about,but the guests
include a bunch of comedians as well as music by Seal,Tom Jones,and most important of all MORRISSEY!

I love morrissey, I really do, and I truely do believe that if he could make more albums, he would. I just don't know who to blame for my feelings. I feel like i'm in some wierd abusive relationship. At the end of this relationship....will I be dumped, dooped and truely dissapointed? I feel like, the person I'm in the relationship with is just leading me on. Asking me ever so sweetly to please wait. I know its gonna happen someday. Like every relationship, I don't have the answers for that, and with love...I can only hold on to find out because the pain of leaving would be to great, and I'd just think about em all the time anyway....so here i am. I here there is a new studio album in the making.
I enjoyed Malujusted, his last album with all new material on it, but that fluffy cowboy love music with to much base and not enough beat kick..just doesnt fly in L.A. So whatever...for now I will hold on for another day...the best of will pass. I look forward to his new stuff. If the next one turns out to be another malujusted, I dont expect much turn around in his career. Whatever the case may be...I will always be one of the last of. I will carry a song inside me wherever I go, and I won't forget the ones that saved my life. So it will be ok for me in the end. As for the Legend Of MORRISSEY, well, who knows, probably won't matter til he's dead. That will grab all those with albums out now, who were inspired by him...it will get there attention...and in death, they will again remember.
In the end: Elvis, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Nirvana, Madonna, The Cure, Metallica, Bjork, Paul McCartney, John Lennon,The Smiths, and Morrrisey will be amoung the greatest, and unapreciated.
Good night, and thank you.

Robert Saenz
The Mozkateer

http://profiles.yahoo.com/ohphoneyyoudo

Please, no more "reissue, repackage" references, or any others from that song. I almost wish that song had never been written.

IMO, Morrissey he has already offered as much as he could possibly offer in the form of The Smiths and his early solo years. I don't understand the sentiment of many Morrissey fans that Morrissey has given up on them. I guess this mentality is more readily found in the younger, or newer Morrissey fans. The point is, Morrissey was from the 80's. That was his "time." The fact that he had such a successful solo career way past his Smiths years is remarkable. All bands, no matter how great they once were, *will* creatively decline if they continue to make music for a long time. Most of what bands have to say is during the crucial 2-4 years of their existence. Then either they have to change their image, express new things, or go on a creative decline. For Morrissey it's not as simple as changing his image. He has to change what he expresses. And he has attempted this in several of his latest albums, but it is apparent to me that the best things he had to say were during his years in The Smiths and early solo years. (with few exceptions) Of course this is not to say that his next album will not be a great album, but we should be thankful for any album at all. Most bands from the 80's, even popular ones, have not made any more albums since the 80's, or have made far fewer than Morrissey has.

To my knowledge, he *has* stated his interest in making a future album. So what is all this whining about? I used to think Morrissey fans were intelligent, feeling people. I guess it's just the people on this messageboard.

stop me oh hoho stop me, stop me if you think that you've heard this one before.
nothings changed, I still love you, oh i still love you....only slightly, only slightly less than i used to my LOVE!!!