Treader - Spring Heel Jack

Advantages: Morrissey's best solo album
Disadvantages: You might not like Morrissey!

...friends, I don't have too many" sings Morrissey on the lustrous opening song in which he namechecks Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. Steve Lillywhite, Morrissey's new producer, conjures up a rich, melodic and resigned sound for 'Vauxhall and I' and Morrissey responds with one of his best vocal performances ever - Now My Heart Is Full is very indicative of what is to come from the rest of the album and is a beautiful song. 9/10 Spring-Heeled Jim Crime and sexual ambiguity, two of Morrissey's pet fascinations, come together in this jaunty but dark tune which samples the film 'Let Him Have It'. The sadness of time passing without anything changing is another Moz obsession and his lyrics, which are excellent throughout this record, find room for a few flourishes. Spring-heeled Jim winks an eye He'll "do", he'll never be "done to" He takes... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

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...Johnson but a bit more up beat and sure to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. personally i feel after owning both jack Johnson's and Donavon frankenwrieters CDs and seeing them both at there own concerts feel that Donavon's music better and is much more pleasant to listen to because it us allot happier and upbeat that jack Johnson. This CD is a must have for the summer and is perfect for just chilling to or driving in the car and singing away with your windows down. Here is the track listing for the CD :- 1. It Don't Matter 2. Free - Frankenreiter, Donavon & Jack Johnson 3. On My Mind 4. Our Love 5. What'cha Know About 6. Butterfly 7. Bend In The Road 8. Day Dreamer 9. Make You Mine 10. Call Me Papa 11. Heading Home 12. So Far Away 13. Swing On Down some of the better songs on the CD are Free which features Jack Johnson... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: great versions of b-sides
Disadvantages: too many fillers

...to potential loved ones! So the term 'b-sides and rarities album' would most likely in this instance be touted but not really. I am a huge Morrissey fan, as you may have guessed from my endless reviews of his work, but most of these songs are readily available on proper studio albums where they fit in well. 'Billy Bud' and 'Spring heeled Jim' from one his finer solo albums 'Vauxhall and I' make an appearance on what becomes a miss match of an album. Its Good Points I guess I haven't really sold it to you yet so looking at the good points: - The album features two of his greatest unreleased efforts in 'Jack the Ripper' and the superb 'sister Im a poet'. They are both also live versions but really sum up his performances as a live act. the guitars in Jack the Ripper are fantastic; one rhythmic alongside Morrissey's haunting lyrics... Read review

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