You Are The Quarry - Morrissey

...just wish you'd stay where you is", he pines, overtly referencing to the apparent belief that America sees itself a police to the world, as well as the physical size of many of its inhabitants. However, he also states 'I love you', as he should, having lived there for nearly a decade. A moderately paced opener that states what Morrissey is about. Good start. 8/10 2. Irish Blood, English Heart The first single from this album, it is a pacy, strong ...
...for anyone. However, as you get into this slower, more accoustic song, you realise he simply has a great deal of sadness in his complex life ("When will this tired heart stop beating? It's all a game, existence is only a game"). He constantly tells us he is "slipping below the water line". The song fades out, a rare thing these days, and it is that sort of song you want to put on at the sunset of a tiring day. Possibly the next single. 8/10 6. The ...

woolystone 15.09.2004 · Read full review
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...catchy, and will grow on you if not on the first listen, then certainly after two or three. I find Morrissey's vocals to be very smooth and brooding, very pleasant on the ear. For comparison, I would say this CD has a similar feel to David Bowie's newest CD, "Reality." Morrissey's lyrics are a double edged sword, however. He doesn't hesitate to express his political leanings and his thoughts about the church in a very blunt, straightforward fashion. ...
...and (my personal favourite) "America, you know where you can shove your hamburger." Morrissey's not exactly being subtle here. Another standout track, "I Have Forgiven Jesus," is a very sad and thought provoking mid-tempo rock ballad in which Morrissey (singing as the character of a priest in his music video) sings, "Jesus hurt me when he deserted me, but I have forgiven Jesus for all the desire he placed in me when there's nothing I can do with ...

hallospacegirl 08.02.2005 · Read full review
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...spot. Let me Kiss You is rumoured to be a release for Nancy Sinatra which is a shame because it would have made a good third single. The last two track on the album are my personal favourites but overall I think this album offers something for everyone. If you havent listened to a Morrissey album before this is the one to start with ...

Mozzer1969 11.08.2004 · Read full review
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