CrystalGeezer
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I'm looking forward to Mael's interpretation of Moz's work. I'm in Ron and Russelville at the moment actually, Clever City.
I'm looking forward to Mael's interpretation of Moz's work. I'm in Ron and Russelville at the moment actually, Clever City.
It's vulgar, conceited, unnecessary back-slapping and he doesn't need to tout his material like that - it makes him look insecure, in much the same way as those woeful "Of Which I am Most Proud" lists. It's like he's trying to convince himself of his ability.Viva Hate was obviously successful when it first came out, and it's a strong enough album to stand on its own merit. We don't need Moz glorifying his own songs, for God's sake. What could possibly be thrilling about yet another pointless re-issue? It just insults our intelligence - does he really think new cover art and a few old b-sides is all that's needed to make us fork out money for the same stuff twice, 3 times over? "Deluxe" editions, "legacy" editions, remastered editions, live cuts, "alternative" editions..it's all the same vacuous money-making rubbish. And don't get me started on his revisionist attitude towards his back catalogue. If he focused less on this time-wasting shit, he might write some half-decent new songs.
As for "Viva Hate", the 'Liberty' edition, I am loathe to agree with anything '¡Viva Morrissey!' utters but it does have a point regarding 'When you've lived Morrissey's life then one can judge', etc. To wit ~ I clearly recall Smiths fans, in '87 and '88, openly stating that it would have been better if Morrissey had offed himself after The Smiths, rather than carry on solo. This was in fanzines and music papers. So, let's say your Morrissey, and you are aware, as he would have been, of that kind of reaction from fans,
It's already out there and I believe, for free. Do a search on this website, should be here somewhere. I was a bit shocked by it at first, a bit weird to say the least and very NON-Morrissey, BUT...after time, it grows on you, I like it, but the Mael version is "different" shall we say, so be forewarned. I have to be in a certain mood for it, for sure, but it's good!
Update: Here it is on youtube, found it!
I love that photo on the back. So northern. A notice for a funeral taped to the window of a lovely house in a row of terraced flats. Very good Morrissey. That horrid gothic style font has to go though. I just see it as some horrible ghetto style gangsta tattoo. Dropping songs, adding extas. It's all just editing in the long run. Something you were once proud of, doesn't always stay with you. The artist is the final judge of their own work.
I do feel that it is time that Linda puts out another book of Morrissey photos though. This drip feeding of "unseen" photos is getting weary. A nicely formatted book would be just right for now.
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I love that photo on the back. So northern. A notice for a funeral taped to the window of a lovely house in a row of terraced flats. Very good Morrissey
^^^^^^THIS
Amy and mcrickson are a couple of pointless people, I've given up on them both. When you've lived Morrissey's life and walked in his shoes, then you can make your judgements, for now, get back to work at McDonald's or whatever it is you do and then we'll come to your work and point fingers at you, laugh and tell YOU how you're cooking the french fries WRONG. Adieu.
As for "Viva Hate", the 'Liberty' edition, I am loathe to agree with anything '¡Viva Morrissey!' utters but it does have a point regarding 'When you've lived Morrissey's life then one can judge', etc.
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I am pretty sure that Morrissey would far rather he were releasing a brand spanking new record than fiddling with old ones. But nobody will sign him. So, y'know...
^^^^^^THIS
Amy and mcrickson are a couple of pointless people, I've given up on them both. When you've lived Morrissey's life and walked in his shoes, then you can make your judgements, for now, get back to work at McDonald's or whatever it is you do and then we'll come to your work and point fingers at you, laugh and tell YOU how you're cooking the french fries WRONG. Adieu.
Why loathe? Have I said something to offend you? Do you suspect that I am someone that I'm surely not? I'm confused. Don't remember any altercation or disagreement that I've had with you. I, on the other hand, find your post insightful and clear-headed. I remember these type of Smiths "fans" who no matter what Morrissey did or does: cures cancer, stops innocent animals dying vainly, world peace, puts an end to world hunger, or writes a new song...it will "never" be on the level with The Smiths. It has made me kind of "hate" The Smiths because these fans. I remember when people trashed Morrissey's new band around Kill Uncle and Your Arsenal and rolled their stupid f***ing hipster eyes at the band's efforts and it made me sick. Physically ill, I tell you. I CAN'T STAND TO BE AROUND THOSE PEOPLE. There are a group of these people that came from the 2004 Quarry era, same type of jerkoffs. They are blind. Not open to other possibilities and usually, fairly poor people on an intellectual level. They are also "nostalgists" and while we all flirt with such things, at some point, you have let the f***ing past GO. You can still endear yourself to The Smiths, but realize it is IN the past and I feel, rightfully so. I feel more attached to Morrissey's solo career than I do, emotionally, to The Smiths. I was and am still angry for Johnny leaving The Smiths, but of course I do understand under the circumstances, then. It's unhealthy to obsess over it and it blinds you to new things. It's funny now, all the cry babies wishing Alain was back and while I agree as I'm a big fan of Alain, I also find it absurd to trash Jessie. He plays fine. Give the guy a f***ing chance, Jesus Christ! But I digress. Morrissey has such a long career that his fan base has fragmented into several different factions, which is a credit to Morrissey reaching all kinds of different people at different times. But I don't feel cohesive with Morrissey fans, and frankly, I never have possibly because of this. Morrissey has always been "my own."
The point is, Joe, you're right. We really don't know Morrissey's perspective but God Damn Him To Hell for caring about his legacy, God Damn Him To Hell for trying to reach new audiences, he must get tired of being overlooked and ignored by the general population and I would to. It's as if Morrissey had adopted a little boy, he'd be crucified by the fans saying truly f***ing awful shit like, "Oh, he's gonna molest him..." and, "Morrissey can't have children! That's soooo not Morrissey!" f*** YOU, people, he can do what he wants, give him a break. Morrissey already addressed us fans on this issue when he wrote the song, "How Can Anyone Possibly Know How I Feel?" with the line, "The only one around here who is me...is...ME!" And as forum user King Leer has stated, "No one has a gun to your head." Very true. I guess there will always be bitchy people in this world, who, no matter what happens, even if Morrissey and the band gave their best performance, an impeccable performance, there's always someone somewhere who'll say, "Oh? But his shoelaces were untied." Dear God. So be it.
To everyone except Joe Frady: Get over yourselves and quit your bitching and enjoy Morrissey while he's here, we're lucky he still is and we are lucky that someone is willing to release Viva Hate again.
My first thought was that it was a very Cockney / East End photo. Doesn't look Northern at all.
Dave