Morrissey
As the lead singer of the Smiths, arguably the most important indie band in Britain during the '80s, Morrissey's theatrical crooning and literate, poetic lyrics -- filled with romantic angst, social alienation, and cutting wit -- connected powerfully with a legion of similarly sensitive, disaffected youth. These fans turned The Smiths into stars in Britain, exerting tremendous pull over much of the country's guitar-based music for many years after their breakup, and even if the group remained underground cult artists in the States, they had a fanbase that slowly, stea...[more]
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"You Are The Quarry," the first new solo material from Morrissey in seven years, is an album of original songs, using keyboards interwoven with crunchy guitars to create a lush, musical backdrop. From mandolin to flute to harp to moog keyboard, the album's richly textured musical layers see Morrissey exploring new musical territory. "There are no links to the past," says Morrissey. 'This is a much brighter sounding album than much of my previous work. We've turned the page with 'Quarry.' It's a dynamic albu [ read more ]
CD $18.98
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Morrissey bounced back from the lackluster Kill Uncle with the terrific Your Arsenal. A dynamic, invigorating fusion of glam rock and rockabilly, Your Arsenal rocks harder than any other record Morrissey ever made. Guitarist Alain Whyte's riffs swagger with a self-absorbed arrogance, and producer Mick Ronson gives the music a tough, stylish sheen -- it may be a break from Morrissey's jangle pop, but the music is sharper than at has been since the Smiths, and so is {$Morri [ read more ]
CD $11.38
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VINYL FORMAT. Greatest Hits spans Morrissey's stellar 20-year career as a true original, and one of the UK's greatest musical talents. Every song on Greatest Hits is a UK Top 20 single. Nine of these are Top 10 hits. Two new songs are included ('That's How People Grow Up' and 'All You Need Is Me'), both recorded with Jerry Finn, producer of 2004's widely acclaimed You Are The Quarry album.
2xLP $15.99
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"You Are The Quarry," the first new solo material from Morrissey in seven years, is an album of original songs, using keyboards interwoven with crunchy guitars to create a lush, musical backdrop. From mandolin to flute to harp to moog keyboard, the album's richly textured musical layers see Morrissey exploring new musical territory. "There are no links to the past," says Morrissey. 'This is a much brighter sounding album than much of my previous work. We've turned the page with 'Quarry.' It's a dynamic albu [ read more ]
CD+DVD $20.99
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A collection of the former Smiths' frontman's greatest hits, including "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get," "Suedehead," "Everyday Is Like Sunday," "Glamorous Glue," "Do Your Best And Don't Worry," "November Spawned A Monster," "The Last Of The Famous International Playboys," "Sing Your Life," "Hairdresser On Fire," "Interesting Drug," "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful," "Certain People I Know," "Now My Heart Is Full," "I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday," "Sunny," "Alma Matters," "Hold On [ read more ]
CD $12.99
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Morrissey's new opus, Ringleader of the Tormentors, is a savagely alive record and not just the next musical step from 2003's You Are The Quarry. In many ways it is a new sonic beginning. From the opening track, "I Will See You In Far Off Places" which utilizes sounds that will surely make the most ardent fan stop in their tracks through the pomp and circumstance of the first single "You Have Killed Me" and culminating with the final refrain of the epic "At Last I Am Born," Ringleader of [ read more ]
CD $17.99
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This is a 19" x 25" Morrissey show poster for the October 15 show at The Barn/Thanksgiving Point. Designed by: Travis Bone/Furturtle
Poster $19.99
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This is an 18" x 24" Morrissey show poster for the May 23, 2007 show with Kristeen Young at Uptown Theater. Designed by: Dan Padavic. Limited edition, hand-numbered and signed.
Poster $24.99
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Morrissey's new opus, Ringleader of the Tormentors, is a savagely alive record and not just the next musical step from 2003's You Are The Quarry. In many ways it is a new sonic beginning. From the opening track, "I Will See You In Far Off Places" which utilizes sounds that will surely make the most ardent fan stop in their tracks through the pomp and circumstance of the first single "You Have Killed Me" and culminating with the final refrain of the epic "At Last I Am Born," Ringleader of [ read more ]
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Greatest Hits spans Morrissey's stellar 20-year career as a true original, and one of the UK's greatest musical talents. Every song on Greatest Hits is a UK Top 20 single. Nine of these are Top 10 hits. Two new songs are included ('That's How People Grow Up' and 'All You Need Is Me'), both recorded with Jerry Finn, producer of 2004's widely acclaimed You Are The Quarry album.
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This 2008 collection from the former Smiths frontman features a bonus disc entitled Live At The Hollywood Bowl, which contains eight tracks recorded live in California on June 8th 2007. Greatest Hits spans Morrissey's stellar 20-year career as a true original, and one of the UK's greatest musical talents. Every song on Greatest Hits is a UK Top 20 single. Nine of these are Top 10 hits. Two new songs are included ('That's How People Grow Up' and 'All You Need Is Me'), both recorded with Jerry Finn, p [ read more ]
2xCD $22.99
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The live show recorded for this DVD showcases Morrissey on his birthday at a homecoming in Manchester, England on May 22, 2004. The set list includes You Are The Quarry selections like ' Blood, English Heart', 'First Of The Gang To Die'; and 'Let Me Kiss You' plus Morrissey classics like 'Every Day Is Like Sunday', and 'Hairdresser On Fire.' The live performance DVD is directed by Bucky Fukumoto from A/V Club, who also directed Morrissey's three music videos for this album, all of which are includ [ read more ]
DVD $17.99
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