Maladjusted - Morrissey

Advantages: A few decent songs for fans
Disadvantages: A very mediocre record

...in 1997 with little fanfare, Maladjusted is by some considerable distance the most half-arsed and mediocre collection of songs ever put out under Morrissey's name. Morrissey doesn't seem especially inspired by the ho-hum music he is forced to work with here and everything, including the lyrics and artwork, are below his usual standards and attention to detail. He regrouped several years later and returned to form, but Maladjusted seemed easy to portray ...
...ok ones, but I believe Maladjusted is close to being a terrible album. Only one or two bright spots save it from being a total waste of time. The Songs Maladjusted The title track is a mildly diverting and sprawling epic with wild amped guitars and a sample from the film 'Cockleshell Heroes' at the start. Morrissey's lyrics, like the music, are all over the place with no real narrative. A 'Stevenage overspill' and 'low cut blouses' suggest the ... Read review

Advantages: Discovering lyrics of Wildean genius
Disadvantages: Not all that popular

...success with world tours. Maladjusted was Morrissey's last proper release - besides a B-Sides collection released earlier this year - but fan everywehere doubt it will be his last. Being the reason behind many people's existence, it all we have to hold on to. Alas, I've only seen him once, at the Leeds Two and Country Club in November 1999. I can honestly say this was one of the most incredible nights of my entire life. Words can't do it justice, ... Read review