· 'Best of...' press release
· The Best Of Morrissey sleeve; record release party in L.A. (Nov. 2)
· The Best Of Morrissey - tracklist, notes
· The Best Of Morrissey due Nov. 6 from Rhino Records
· Forthcoming Morrissey Best Of... one new track (?)
· "Best Of Morrissey" CD mulled for Reprise contest
· "Rhino To Unveil Morrissey's 'Best'" - Billboard.com (new interview (?), rare photos to be included)
· "With reissues, what's old is always new again" - Boston Globe (Nov. 11, 2001)
· The Best Of Morrissey first week sales
· The Best of Morrissey
· The Best Of Morrissey review in the Boston Phoenix (Jan. 3 - 10 issue)
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Whats contained in the Best of.... (Score:1)
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sweet god (Score:1)
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was a beautiful day (Score:1)
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worth the price (Score:0)
There are a couple of slightly alternate
versions. Single edits I guess they're called.
"Now My Heart is Full" and "Tomorrow."
I'd have to say, even though I have everything
on the CD, I like it a lot. It's a first
class "best of." I'm not exactly a huge fan
of "best of" albums as they never actually
contain the best songs. But it's another
Morrissey CD to toss into the CD changer shuffle
now and again.
I absolutely love the pics of Moz throughout
the booklet, most especially the
pics of him laying shirtless coated with sand.
His face looks very interesting in these pics.
I wonder what's on his mind. Just a lazy day
at the beach? Did he get laid? Smoke a doobie?
Hmm.
Fantastic that Moz advertises PETA in the booklet.
And also four of the fan sites, including this one! We could use some new people around here. No offense anyone. Well...
Although I enjoyed the liner
notes, and they're well written and thoughtful, I think the author gets a bit carried
away with the shilling. Well, alright, I do think Morrissey is a genius and the coolest pop singer of our time, so maybe I shouldn't say that. It just sounds a little odd and pretentious to hype Morrissey up as like practically the literary God of our time. I'm not saying it can't be true...I wouldn't know...I just think he's a great singer with words that move me very deeply. I never really viewed it all as such high art. It is strange to think of it that way.
If people are gonna take pop music so super serious like that, well...I won't be signing up for the Morrissey Studies courses. I'll just sing along to the songs.
Then again, I suppose the time is right for
some music critic to finally champion Moz and canonize him. So, thank you.
Nice that "Lost" made it on here. Everyone I play the song for loves it.
NEedless to say there's zero chance a radio station will actually play it, as they conspire against us so....nevertheless, it is one of his best songs and needed to be properly released stateside.
The only question I have is... Did Morrissey hand pick the songs himself, or what was the process?
If he chose them, I guess Your Arsenal is his favorite of his albums. The most disappointing omission to me is "Trouble Loves Me." I'd say "Late Night, MAudlin Street" also, but I knew that wasn't gonna be on here because it's not the sort of song that ever winds up on best ofs.
I know I'm a retard cuz I really just like sitting here looking at the CD and cover and all.
It makes me feel happy. Like this is something that's gonna turn a lot of folks on. It's always nice to take home a new Moz CD, even if it's rehash. Maybe I'll buy more copies and give them out at Xmas. Nah, I've tried that before-didn't go over well.
My one concern: This best of was the only Morrissey album they had at the store. I hope the chain stores don't look at this as the only Morrissey item they need to stock.
Btw, is it my imagination or do the lyrics to "HAirdresser..." keep changing? I thought it was "all along Sloan Square." That's what I sing anyway....
To sum up: You really shouldn't feel it's wrong
to buy this CD. It's only a few dollars. Morrissey wears fancy Gucci these days so he can use the money. Moreover, though, I assure you you will be happy you got it. It's a really nice CD.
LoafingOaf
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Garbage (Score:0)
I bought 2 copies! (Score:0)
I must say, one thing I was pissed about was the fact that I had to search high and low for 2 copies of this CD in the Philadelphia area. What is up with the East coast?? Most people don't even know who he is...it's very sad. I did end up finding one copy at Barnes & Noble and one copy at a Borders. I called Tower Records In Philly and they DIDN'T have it...shame on them!
Anyway, good job Moz, I love it! Keep up the brilliant work.
Bravo!
Devon
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Thanks to the fans (Score:1)
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Please, help me..... (Score:0)
This way I don't have to make a tiresome journey to the record store to buy yet another compilation....
Ouija? (Score:0)
Maybe Mozzer is using it to get in touch with his deceased song writing talent...
In his own words (Score:0)
In the words of the great Morrissey: "Oh, the rythm of life."
Q.
Notebooks out, semiologists. (Score:1)
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You Must Please Be Patient! (Score:1)
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Morrissey's Best Of (Score:0)
Though I must point out, there is a minor mistake with the publication date of Tomorrow. The date on the liner notes reads, 1988 as the publication date and we all know that is not the case. This song originally came in 1992 so therefore it's publication date should be 1992 not 1988. Also, M.M. O'hara is listed as additional voice, but it does not state what track. Lost was never a single here or the UK or anywhere else for that matter. I do so wish these people would get their facts straight before they say anything.
Best of Mozer! (Score:0)
Best of Mozer! (Score:1)
I particularly like the colors of the pictures in the jewelbox, and those used on the disc itself. The pink, blue and yellow pastel colors bring me to the 1950's. It is very retro. Even the Rhino Records is a throw back of sorts. Brilliant!
Of course I like the songs selected. Of course I like the comments made by Michael Bracewell. I also like the music recommended by Morrissey that coincidentally appears on Rhino Records. I always find his taste in music and lyricists interesting to say the least.
This is a nice compilation for many reasons and one that looks great in my shelf surrounded by other Morrissey compact discs, well by most of them anyway. Southpaw Grammar stands out for some apparent reason.
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Liner notes (Score:0)
fucking liars (Score:0)
Bitter (Score:1)
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Best fo Morrissey Review (Score:0)
I suppose you are wondering what I thought of the track selection, after all this is a "Music Review". Who are we kidding? If you can pick a few favorites to slap onto a CD and claim it as best of...then you really don't know a true Morrissey fan at all...we love them all!!!
Question (Score:1)
And is it long?
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a great day for belgium (Score:0)
"Don't make fun of me later, cause I'm just Lost." (Score:0)
Buy It Or Don't.... (Score:0)
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Addditional CD shouldve been... (Score:1)
1.My Love Life (live @ KROQ '91)
2.You Must Please Remember
3.Striptease With a Difference
4.Born to Hang
5.November the 2nd
6.Piccadilly Palare (added lyrics version)
7.Oh Phoney
8 Drive in Saturday (live in NY 2000?)
9.The Queen is Dead (live in Claremont Ca '97)
10 Trash (live in 91 Wembley)
11.My Insatiable One (live in 91 colorado)
13.My Name is Mortimer
14.Arcana
c'mon this coulve just been a 2 cd set but mmm cpl $$ woulnt went to other people (bowie suede ny dolls so..?) moz is just a recycler & its sad cause he doesnt seem the type although i understand his reasons for holding out on his new record casue of some inside info (think royalties %, think session time for "the lads', think no label $$ advance with no moz john hancok on paper. lots of $$ invovled for a record that'll prob due no more than maladjusted, whatwas it ?300,000?..etc) The execs are worried for a reason but Morrissey shouldnt be. He'll get his deal. Time & his fans are all on his side...
to do his best & dont worry....!;)
"...keep theives hours,
with someone like me..."
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question to u.k. fans (Score:1)
if my memory serves me correctly 'burglary yrs' was only available in the u.k. as an import after 6months of its release in america..................
anwsers appreciated..............
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I see the light. Unbelievable (Score:1)
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New Tour? (Score:0)
I can't wait for another 45 minutes of crap B-sides.
How Interesting! (Score:0)
Even though I want new material...I bought it (Score:0)
Even though I was severely disappointed cause I wanted a new album, this compilation did make me feel good.
It has 2 songs I don't personally have (most of you probably do, but I didn't).
They are 'Lost' and 'Do your Best and don't worry'.
When I popped in the cd, and I heard such a lovely voice, all of my disappointment and anger left me. Simply hearing his voice helped me feel better.
So, yes it's a compilation, It has benefits.
And the 2 songs I didn't have before, I really like .
I bought it too ! (Score:0)
Lost (Score:0)
best of... (Score:0)
Might be just me... but! (Score:0)
"Best Of...?!" I won't get fooled again (Score:1)
Granted, this release is great as an introduction to Morrissey for new fans, but why screw all the long time listeners by not adding a single got-to-own-it rarity? Come on, Rhino and Morrissey--give us more of a reason to buy this cd other than a cool booklet and pictures.
How many more "Best Of.." cd's do we really need?
What most fans would *like* to be buying is a NEW ALBUM.
Really, how supportive are we expected to be?
I think adding another "Best Of" release to the catalogue is insulting to all long time Morrissey fans. It seems like Morrissey's put more effort into putting this record out ( and earning some more L.A. pocket money from every fan who buys these songs YET AGAIN for the 2nd or 3rd time ) than securing a record deal and getting on track to putting out something new.
Believe me, I hate criticizing Morrissey. There was a time ( back in the 80's ) that I would've fallen defending his name to every high school jock who had something negative to say about The Smiths. Well folks, I'm older now and I'm a clever swine and I hate seeing the man who helped write the songs that made me cry and the songs that saved my life come up with cheap ways to pay the bills.
The Smiths were about art. From the sleeve to the label on the record. Morrissey seems to be more interested in money than art these days.
Otherwise he'd have said "no thanks, there's already several 'Best' albums out there" to the Rhino deal. I'd be more forgiving if the deal included a recording contract, but no, a nice profitable "Best Of" will do.
Morrissey complained so poignantly about the re-issuing and re-packaging of the same old songs in "Paint A Vulgar Picture"--only now we don't even get the extra track ( tacky badge if we're lucky ). Sure, the song's about a singer that's dead and the record company cashes in on his past, but it's applicable here as well.
Morrissey's not dead ( though some would argue that his career seems to be ); he's alive and well and playing the role of "Paint A Vulgar Picture's" villain.
This is yet another "Best Of" I won't be buying.
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Well, and the new album? (Score:1)
Answer me
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i need help. confused?? (Score:1)
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