Got round to listening more intently, and I like it quite a lot!
Artwork - 6
the cover at first I thought was completely ridiculous, and I still think this. But after listening, I can appreciate it slightly more, it suits the tone somehow, though I reckon a more professional design in the style of a lost bargain bin “Morrissey sings the songs of..” style - like “This is Morrissey” might have been more attractive, or perhaps a complete gimmick?? Only an idea I suppose..
1: “Morning Starship” - 8
Great track, great melody, Moz sings it well, my most listened to with “Wedding Bell Blues”
2: Don’t Interrupt The Sorrow - 5
Possibly least favourite, a bit too laid back and doesn't do too much for me personally
3: Only a Pawn in Their Game - 6
Again, doesn't do too much for me, appreciate the song itself but not my preferred style for Morrissey
4: Suffer The Little Children - 7
Quite like this, a big, brassy, finger snapping lot confident track, the “boogeyman” line makes me grin every time
5: Days of Decision - 6
Pleasant enough, the song itself sounding a bit like “Times They Are A Changing” though I don’t know much about the original, an observation
6: It’s Over - 8
Impressive, but the original is still king, Morrisseys voice is fantastic (not his best as he said in that interview however) but doesent reach the unattainable heights of Orbison
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7: Wedding Bell Blues - 8
Joint favourite, very camp but enjoyable. The coming together of Moz and BJA something I never expected, but the young pop-punker within beams. Love the idea its the possible (unlikely) inspiration to “William It was Really Nothing” his voice at the end is lovely, also.
8: Loneliness Remembers What Happiness Forgets - 6
Not one I’ll return to often, but daft and fun.
9: Lady Willpower - 7
Like this one quite a lot, very brass and daft, leaves me fist pumping along with the blaring horns of the title.
10: When You Close Your Eyes - 5
Starts of terribly dull, but then the somewhat outdated zappy synths come in and it notches it up a little
11: Lenny’s Tune - 8
Love this. Real sadness in it somewhere, the bare piano with Moz like “Israel” I find very pleasing with his current voice.
12: Some Say I Got Devil - 8
Great end, Moz often bookends his albums well, foreboding and slightly menacing, very impressive ending.
Overall I’d probs rate it a 7.5, which as a somewhat obscure covers album, ain’t too bad, it will definitely get replayed, there’s enough quality here to warrant that.