post 'Official' reviews of Swords

[Jamie]

Re: huh

Where do you find so-called alternative versions?

In Sweetie Pie's case, Mikey kindly brought to the radio station which rarely happened.
Most of the demos / alternative takes are tightly guarded by Morrissey and his associates.

I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.

 

[Kewpie]

Re: huh

Thank you very much Jamie for posting clarification of official versions.

Some of us don't know much about those terms, good to see people who have good knowledge adding more info.

 

[Raphael Lambach]

Re: huh

I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.

I didn't know that this Sweet-pie was recorded after the fact. I did guess it was a demo or any thing else. It's really good to know.

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

honestly, I am totally buying Swords when it comes out, whose with me?

 

[mcrickson]

Re: huh

I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.

I have a feeling that the vocal track on Mikey's version is different from the released version. Not for the most obvious reason that there are no effects on the vocal, but because if you listen, some of the phrasing is a bit different than it is in the released version -- specifically the "ohh-ho"'s. Mikey might have taken a scrapped vocal take instead of the released vocal take. Either way, it still sounds brilliant

 

[Emotional Guide Dog]

honestly, I am totally buying Swords when it comes out, whose with me?

I'm definitely getting it. My pc is broken, the replacement hasn't arrived yet & the original cds are all over the place.

It's not a shameless cash in, it's just convenient!

 

[Oh my god. it's Robby!]

I'm definitely getting it. My pc is broken, the replacement hasn't arrived yet & the original cds are all over the place.

It's not a shameless cash in, it's just convenient!

i totally agree with that last part, i mean, sometimes its nice to have a new store bought comp cd just in case all else fails and one must go back to disk

 

[spinelessswine]

Re: 'Official' reviews of Swords on BBC site

So they deem "Sweetie-Pie" as a stand-out track but make no mention of "The Never-Played Symphonies" or "My Dearest Love"? Plenty of credibility in that one.

So because they like a track you feel is weak and make no mention of a couple of tracks you think are strong that instantly means their review lacks credibility?! How incredibly arrogant.

 

[mcrickson]

Re: 'Official' reviews of Swords on BBC site

So because they like a track you feel is weak and make no mention of a couple of tracks you think are strong that instantly means their review lacks credibility?! How incredibly arrogant.

Well it's Morrissey-Solo forums

 

[GlasgowChivas]

Re: huh

I feel it needs to be restated that Mikey's alternate version is in no way "official." He clearly stated on Jose's show that the vocal was the only element from the original recording. The music was recorded by Mikey and some of his musician friends AFTER the fact. Hence, it's not truly an "official" Morrissey alternate track. There seems to be a sense that this is a releasable track when Morrissey may never have even heard it before. His vocal is the only thing that distinguishes this from any number of Alain or Boz's instrumental demos that have leaked in the past. They - and Mikey's "Sweetie Pie" - certainly have intrinsic value to fans - but they are not intended for release.

Well said.

*whispers* Mikey's version is still better

*scarpers away while holding cap onto his head!

 

[CrookedLittleVein]

Re: huh

Well said.

*whispers* Mikey's version is still better

*scarpers away while holding cap onto his head!

I also prefer Mikey's version. Or as I like to call, it the official version. I wonder when Morrissey's going to get round to releasing it

 

[joe frady]

'Attitude' magazine (UK gay publication) review in new issue. Martin Aston, I think, gives it 3/5. Says Moz has a habit of putting some of his best songs on b-sides, as well as a habit for penning straight-male fantasies such as 'Good Looking Man About Town' and 'Teenage Dad on His Estate'.

 

[Uncleskinny]

Pictures from Swords package

From the cd(s) which arrived this morning.

 

[Uncleskinny]

Guess which one Moz took?

Cheers,

Peter

 

[Uncleskinny]

By the way, putting the CD in the rack, it's even clearer that this release is called "Morrissey's Words".

Peter

 

[Kewpie]

Morrissey's words

Thank you very much for posting scans.

 

[lainey]

By the way, putting the CD in the rack, it's even clearer that this release is called "Morrissey's Words".

Peter

yes.....

 

[Stephane]

This would have made a much better album cover imo...

Stephane

 

[count_pipe]

Re: Morrissey's words

Question: The 2 disc version comes in a package like YOR ?? or like YATQ in a normal double cd case??
And the 1 disc, is like the new Maladjusted?

Thanks!!

PD: Please, sorry for my english...

 

[The Cat's Mother]

Solomon cracks me up on this one. Big daft-lad.