I completely agree, which leaves me wondering, is that really a good thing? That we’re now relying on the overproduced studio versions to make song listenable. I mean take a song like ‘Neal Cassady drops dead’ take away the over production and what are you actually left with, in terms of a song structure? Not much. Which probably explains why it’s never played live.Not trying to be a negative Nancy, (as I support Moz and get as excited as any of his devotees when new music is revealed) but so far, none of the 5 new songs really do much for me. Maybe the studio versions will help some?
I really hope the other 6 are better.
I completely agree, which leaves me wondering, is that really a good thing? That we’re now relying on the overproduced studio versions to make song listenable. I mean take a song like ‘Neal Cassady drops dead’ take away the over production and what are you actually left with, in terms of a song structure? Not much. Which probably explains why it’s never played live.
I completely agree, which leaves me wondering, is that really a good thing? That we’re now relying on the overproduced studio versions to make song listenable.
I mean take a song like ‘Neal Cassady drops dead’ take away the over production and what are you actually left with, in terms of a song structure? Not much. Which probably explains why it’s never played live.
Every once in a while he still knocks em outta the park. I remember hearing the following songs and being excited and instantly loved them and still do:I completely agree, which leaves me wondering, is that really a good thing? That we’re now relying on the overproduced studio versions to make song listenable. I mean take a song like ‘Neal Cassady drops dead’ take away the over production and what are you actually left with, in terms of a song structure? Not much. Which probably explains why it’s never played live.
Every once in a while he still knocks em outta the park. I remember hearing the following songs and being excited and instantly loved them and still do:
By The Time I get to Wherever I’m going
Blue Dreamer’s Eyes
I Thought you were Dead
Brow of my beloved
Possibly the biggest tragedy of Morrissey's career is that Mick Ronson died young and did not live to become his long-term producer. His instincts were so great: he disabused the band of that tinny rockabilly twang, glammed up the guitars, and did not overdo a single thing.
IMHO biggest tragedy, hands down = losing Marr.
Add the minor masterpiece I Couldn’t Understand Why People Laughed and you have a 5-star EP. I simply don’t understand why his latter day albums are as flawed as they are, when he obviously is still very much capable of writing fantastic songs and lyrics. I guess he has a vision for his albums, and these warm, sweet, melancholic songs (the WPINOYB bonus tracks included) don’t fit in.Every once in a while he still knocks em outta the park. I remember hearing the following songs and being excited and instantly loved them and still do:
By The Time I get to Wherever I’m going
Blue Dreamer’s Eyes
I Thought you were Dead
Brow of my beloved
Agree, the only musician that Moz considered his equal. Johnny’s still going strong too, his latest album is stunning.IMHO biggest tragedy, hands down = losing Marr.
It might be good but it's leagues below the smiths. I'm glad the smiths broke up while they were still great.Agree, the only musician that Moz considered his equal. Johnny’s still going strong too, his latest album is stunning.
Agree, the only musician that Moz considered his equal. Johnny’s still going strong too, his latest album is stunning.
My thoughts on the new songs:
ILIO - Excellent music and vocal melody. Love the dark, heavy atmospherics and the drama. Excellent soaring/screeching guitars. Love the hoarseness of M's voice during the 'boy' part towards the end. This could be great on the album. Love the sentiment and the theme of the lyrics, but I feel that they could/should be fleshed out a bit more. Would love the Morrissey of 1997 to rewrite these lyrics. That said, these are not words that could be written by a 38-year-old.
BOT - Enough has been said about the lyrics (or has it?), and the music and the melody don't make up for it. The words are just too trite. An ironic note: it sounds like a britpop ballad from the 90's. Like a Suede b-side.
IAV - It bores me to death. The words say nothing to me about my life and the music is just unimaginative and dull. I find myself getting annoyed every time I hear this song. Had kind of the same experience with Bobby.
RWA - Best of the bunch? A f***ing sure-fire hit. Gorgeous and just the type of sweet, jangly and inconsolably melancholic pop song that gets my fireworks going once I have had a few glasses of wine. Absolutely amazing. Someone should tell Billy Idol that Moz pays tribute to his old band.
SETTR - Slight, flippant and silly - but what a f***ing romper. Moz possessed by the ghosts of the Ramones and the Buzzcocks whilst being sick to death of people calling and giving him a hard time - what's not to love?
Overall: Three great ones, two I don't care for at all.
Even though I wish he would work harder on his lyrics these days, I still very much look forward to the upcoming album. Viva Moz!
well Im not I think they had at least two more GREAT lps in them.It might be good but it's leagues below the smiths. I'm glad the smiths broke up while they were still great.
My thoughts on the new songs:
IAV - It bores me to death. The words say nothing to me about my life and the music is just unimaginative and dull. I find myself getting annoyed every time I hear this song. Had kind of the same experience with Bobby.