A review by Mark Hogan of the B-side to Morrissey’s latest single “The Youngest was the Most Loved” was posted on Pitchfork’s website a few weeks ago. He gave it a decent 3.5 stars.
Hogan starts off: “False modesty has always suited Morrissey. Again and again, this charming man makes us believe he's as undesirable as we-- in clammy moments of relapsing adolescence-- fear we truly are. Dapper as ever in tux on the cover of this single, he moans, "If you don't want me/ You don't have to have me" over chase-scene acoustic guitars like those on Vauxhall's "Why Don't You Find Out for Yourself". Typical Moz: "If You Don't Like Me, Don't Look at Me" is as good as several tracks on its corresponding album.”
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“(5 stars) The brightest jewel, June 29, 2006
"The Youngest Was The Most Loved" is one of the strongest songs on "Ringleader of the Tormentors," so naturally it was destined to become a single. While I found the "You Have Killed Me" single to be completely disappointing, this one is flat out incredible. The title track seems to be slightly different than the album, most likely it's the video version. Next is "If You Don't Like Me, Don't Look At Me," which rivals "Good Looking Man About Town" from the "You Have Killed Me" single as being the best b-side so far. Then is "A Song From Under The Floorboards," a Magazine cover. He has been doing this live and the recording is just as spirited, but finally has stark clarity that was lost in the muffles of audience recordings. "Ganglord" is the last song, it's a long, drawn out rocker that reminds me of "To Me You Are A Work Of Art" with the guitar sound of "I Will See You In Far Off Places". However, this song is very very alive and Morrissey is extremely emotional and strong at the end of the song, repeating "get yourself back to the ghetto!" enthusiastically. I must say, I can't think of another time I've heard Morrissey sound so passionate. "The Youngest Was The Most Loved" is a great single overall! The bonus video is pretty bland and boring, but so are many of his recent videos, so it's not unusual.”
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