WORD MAGAZINE #23 (Jan 2005)

WORD #23 (Jan 2005)
Transcribed by Vu
www.wordmagazine.co.uk

"Prodigal Son or Conquering Hero?" (6 pgs)

writer: photo:

Stuart Maconie Norman Jean Roy

"Prodigal Son or Conquering Hero? The latter, I think."

He was becalmed in Los Angeles for six years - "time flows quickly when you're asleep".

But Morrissey saved his triumphant return for the moment he was needed the most.

The day that I speak to Morrissey, one Charles Windsor is in the news again. The ageing job-seeker of whom our boy once ask "Oh Charles, don't you ever crave to appear on the front of the Daily Mail dressed in your mother's bridal veil" has this time delivered himself of an extraordinary outburst. It concerns the upstart nature of the great unwashed - or you and I if you prefer - viz: "What is the matter with these people… wanting to be pop stars … aspiration above talents… harrumph."

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Given Morrissey's past pronouncements (he did once sing rather fetchingly of wanting to drop his trousers to Charles' mummy after all) and also given that Chas seems to be railing against the jumped-up pantry boys of England, I wonder what Morrissey makes of it all.

"Well, it's a very silly thing to say. But then he's a very silly man, isn't he? Aspirations in excess of talent? Well, doesn't he have aspirations? After all, doesn't he aspire to (fruity chortle) occupy his mother's seat."

Welcome back, old chum. We've missed you. We really weren't getting answers like that from David Sneddon.

David who?

Exactly.

At the height of the weekly music press's tortured, doomed, obsessive love-hate affair with Morrissey, the story went that more people bought the paper when his face and torso was splashed across the cover than sometimes bought Morrissey had fans who were as keen, maybe keener, on his interviews than his records. This was said not so much to belittle his work, but rather to point out how Morrissey had turned the interview into an art form, into a devastating weapon in his artistic armoury, as important as his alluring voice or his unique lyrics.

Lou Reed and Van Morrison were rude in interviews, Brian Eno was clever. Brian Wilson was damaged. But Morrissey was the first musician, at least since the Beatles or Bowie, to charm, to delight, to dazzle.

Of those three weekly music papers that fed voraciously and somewhat ungratefully on him, two are gone and one is ailing. Morrissey however is bigger than ever. Opinion is one thing but the facts cannot lie. This year he has played to the biggest audiences of his career, had his biggest hit single ever, sold almost a million aabums and gazed in that wry, yet strong-jawed '50s film star way from every magazine and TV show imaginable. Forget 1983 - he certain has - this has been Morrissey's annus mirabilis.

"Yes, it's been very amusing hasn't it. Prodigal Son? Or Conquering Hero? The latter I think."

[ Read more "Prodigal Son or Conquering Hero?" ]

News: Morrissey on the Cover of Word (Jan 2005) February 10, 2005 12:07 am

 From Vu

Morrissey is on the cover of WORD MAGAZINE again.

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News: The Nomi Song February 03, 2005 11:03 pm

 From Vu

I thought this might interest some Morrissey fans ?

>>>
The Nomi Song
The Nomi Song Trailer - 1:39
Documentary
Andrew Horn (dir.)
Klaus Nomi
Ann Magnuson
Gabriele Lafari
David McDermott
Page Wood
MPAA Rating: NR
In theaters: February 4th, 2005
Official Movie Site

News: Atreyu, Fans of the Smiths? January 24, 2005 12:01 am

 From Vu , thanks to Jimmy

Atreyu's band member wearing a Smiths T-Shirt.

On the cover of VICTORY MAGAZINE:

On www.victoryrecords.com

News: Girls in a Coma New Song with Boz January 22, 2005 12:52 pm

 From My Space: Girls in a Coma

From: Girls In A Coma
Date: Jan 22, 2005 01:28 AM
Subject: NEW SONG SNEAK PEEK
Body: WELL WE WENT AHEAD AND PUT OUR NEW SONG THAT WE RECORDED WITH BOZ IN ENGLAND UP FOR A SNEAK PEEK ITS CALLED" SYBIL VANE WAS ILL" TAKE A LISTEN AND TELL US WHAT U THINK!

From: Girls In A Coma
Date: Jan 21, 2005 04:19 PM
Subject: GIAC NAME CHANGE
Body: YUP.. OUR BAND NAME IS SOON TO CHANGE...ITS FOR THE BETTER WE PROMISE. THE BAND NAME WILL BE ANNOUCED BY MONDAY SO LOOK OUT FOR IT WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED

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News: Morrissey-solo Tsunami Relief Donation Drive January 18, 2005 12:38 am

 From Morrissey-Solo.com

Morrissey-solo Tsunami Relief Donation Drive
posted by davidt on Monday January 17 2005, @09:00AM

I'd like to take a brief time out from the world of Morrissey and ask for your support for a personal community effort to raise funds for the South Asian tsunami disaster still in need. I'm taking donations through the end of January to go towards CAREs Asia Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Fund in the name of the Morrissey-solo community. If you have already given, please give again! I donated $500 earlier to Oxfam and am donating another $500 for this collection. I'll report at the end how much was collected.

If you would like to donate by credit card (or PayPal account), click below:

If you would like to donate in another way, please email me at david[a]morrissey-solo.com . Info on CARE.

News: Morrissey & Interlude Posters in "Gypsy 83" January 09, 2005 08:04 pm

 From Vu

GYPSY 83 (2004)

I was watching this film, "Gypsy 83", today and noticed the Morrissey and Interlude poster in the background. The director commented that it was tough to get permission and rights for all those posters (Bauhaus, The Cure, etc.)

News: "I Have Forgiven Jesus" Video Online January 06, 2005 10:50 pm

 From Vu

Watch "I Have Forgiven Jesus" music video:

News: Earl's Court Ticket Scan January 01, 2005 11:24 am

 From Clare

Attached is my Moz ticket! It is a great ticket as it has the man himself on it! Better than the usual boring tickets you get these days anyway.

EARL'S COURT - London, England (18 Dec 2004)

Set List: How Soon Is Now? First Of The Gang To Die November Spawned A Monster Don't Make Fun Of Daddy's Voice Bigmouth Strikes Again I Like You Redondo Beach Let Me Kiss You Subway Train (into) Munich Air Disaster 1958 There Is A Light That Never Goes Out The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get Friday Mourning I Have Forgiven Jesus The World Is Full Of Crashing Bores Shoplifters Of The World Unite Irish Blood, English Heart You Know I Couldn't Last -- Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me Scan of setlist from Morrissey-Solo, via loafing oaf 1954

News: Tour Dates in 2005? December 24, 2004 10:07 am

 From Morrissey-Solo.com

Tour dates in 2005 planned? official site adds placeholders
posted by davidt on Thursday December 23 2004, @12:00PM

Joshtree writes:

From MorrisseyMusic.com:

DATE CITY VENUE TICKETS INFO
02.01.05 ,(US) Check Back Soon
02.01.05 ,(US) Check Back Soon
02.01.05 ,(US) Check Back Soon

And what about Germany? Still waiting...

Blog: Comcast December 16, 2004 09:50 pm

 From Vu

So, I'm an internet junkie, what can I say ? I had disconnected my land-line telephone last Wednesday and I thought that the cable man was going to show up on that Wednesday to hook me up to the internet. As it happened, the next guy wasn't going to be available in my area until this Sunday (12/19), which kind of annoyed me because that would leave me with a few days of a lack of the 'net. Sigh.

I suppose it could be worst,
but I can't believe it's not better.

Okay, so here is the breakdown of cost from before and after:

SPRINT - $28.95 for standard telephone service - $0.00 for work internet - Connects at "56.6k" - DSL not available via Sprint in my area. - Note: time-consuming... takes forever to download, sometime randomly disconnect

COMCAST - $47.95 for internet ($29.95 for the first 3 months) - $9.95 television - $3.00 modem rental (can't commit to this yet, but eventually I will buy one for myself) - Connects at 2-3mbs

I realized that I am paying twice as much as dial-up (which was basically for the telephone service), but there was a time that I was paying an additional $10 a month for dial-up, so technically it would've been more like $40 vs $60.

Plus, the other thing is that I have two computers and we can both be online at the same time, as opposed to what was available previously: one telephone line. Anyway, it should be good, I'm looking forward to a faster internet experience. If you know of a cheaper broadband-type of service that's available without the telephone service (I've read a lot about "naked DSL" lately, which I'm assuming will be cheaper than cablenet), please let me know. I'm only loyal to the lowest rate, because I'm poor.

News: Screen Captures of Morrissey Quarry DVD December 13, 2004 06:48 pm

 From Vu

IRISH BLOOD, ENGLISH HEART VIDEO	LIVE FOOTAGE FROM "WHO PUT THE M IN MANCHESTER"	LIVE FOOTAGE FROM "WHO PUT THE M IN MANCHESTER"
CRAIG KILBORN (22 Jul 2004)	MORRISSEY ON THE KIT	THE KILTS

Blog: Serenaide December 13, 2004 06:29 pm

 From Vu

I recently discovered that my friend's band, Serenaide, is on MySpace.com. You should check it out and listen to their songs on myspace. Now.

I'm very fond of Mimi (the bassist) on there. Looking at their photographs of their recent festival gig, it looks like they're really doing swell.

Oh, in case you were interested, I do have a MySpace.com account (or if you use Friendster).

An afternoon in the country,
Was all that I was after
If I can't see you in the future,
I'll see you in the pasture

Also, it's about time, but I'm getting broadband very soon. I couldn't get my work to pay for it, but I figure I need faster internet anyway.

It is my Christmas gift to myself.

News: Deluxe Edition of "You Are The Quarry" December 12, 2004 12:05 am

 From Vu

YOU ARE THE QUARRY (Deluxe Edition) (Dec 2004)

So I am a sucker. I bought this album again. I have all the b-sides, I have most of the DVD stuff, but I still bought the Deluxe Edition. I know, I know.

The DVD was primarily the reason why I got this version. The video for "Irish Blood, English Heart" is like the most uninspiring video in the world. Can you say "Boring"? And what's with all the hipster kids ?

I will have to post some screen shots from the various videos on here later when I have time. But I did really like the live footage of the Morrissey DVD "WHO PUT THE M IN MANCHESTER?" which is going to be released March 2005.

I am hoping that "I Have Forgiven Jesus" (import only?) will be carried by Best Buy as I have a gift certificate there.

I really wish I lived near a Tower Records, HMV or Virgin.

Blog: I Lost my ATM Card (Again) December 11, 2004 10:35 pm

 From Vu

You are Elastica. You like to keep yourself busy. You don't crave attention or money. You do what you want and don't care what anyone thinks of you. You're spiky, tough and energetic. VAMPIRES: THE MASQUERADE (Nov 2004)

I hate these quiz things that everyone likes. I had to take this particular one only because I was trying to get "You are Sleeper", but unfortunately there were only a few results and Elastica seems like a good choice if any.

You know, I've lost my 5th ATM Bank Card. Everytime I lose them, I always tell myself "Never again!!" It's always one thing: I stick my card in the Automatic Teller Machine and then as soon as it spits out money, I'm off running !!

I'm playing this video game called "Vampires: The Masquerade" and there is this woman in the video game that looks just like Louise ! At least, I think it looks like her :)

I hung out with my brother yesterday and we watched Morrissey and The White Stripes videos. I didn't know he liked them at all, I guess he's really growing up.

I bought my first scarf yesterday too. EL tells me it's very "peppery" and then made fun of my hat.

At the video shop today, I ran into two people I knew, but I couldn't remember their names. I'm terrible with names. They looked at what I was renting: The Stepford Wives (2004), Envy, and Lady Death. I told them, "It's free, don't make fun of my choices."

Since joing Hollywood Video's "MVP" program, I've must've rented at least 60 DVDs in the course of two months.

News: Girls In A Coma To Record With Boz December 07, 2004 01:34 am

 From Girls In A Coma, thanks to Celeste.

RECORDING WITH BOZ!!!!
Sunday, December 05, 2004
Current mood: excited

We will be leaving to England Jan. 14th threw the 20th to make our EP with Boz Boorer!! As some of you may know he is the guitarist for Morrissey. We are soo excited such a dream come true! We also should be playing a show in Camden,but we will keep you posted on that. The EP should be released mid next year and we will be back out on tour very soon. Thanks to all for the support and see ya soon!

News: Morrissey: Scandal & Passion And Other Books December 05, 2004 09:03 am

 From www.amazon.co.uk

MORRISSEY: SCANDAL AND PASSION by DAVID BRETT (Aug 2004) MORRISSEY'S MANCHESTER: THE ESSENTIAL "SMITHS" TOUR by PHILL GATENBY (May 2002) THE SMITHS' MEAT IS MURDER (THIRTY THREE AND A THIRD SERIES) by JOE PERNICE (Nov 2003)

Morrissey: Scandal and Passion
David Brett
List Price: £10.99

Paperback 192 pages (August 26, 2004)
Publisher: Robson Books
ISBN: 1861057873

Morrissey's Manchester: The Essential "Smiths" Tour
Phill Gatenby
List Price: £5.99

Paperback 125 pages (May 1, 2002)
Publisher: Empire Publications
ISBN: 1901746283

The Smiths' Meat Is Murder (Thirty Three and a Third series)
Joe Pernice
Our Price: £6.99

Paperback 128 pages (November 2003)
Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group - Academi
ISBN: 082641494X

Links: BestLyrics.Net December 05, 2004 09:03 am

 From Bogdan Voicu

I'm the moderator of the Morrissey lyrics page on www.bestlyrics.net

www.bestlyrics.net/M/1/Morrissey

Blog: Travelling Light December 05, 2004 08:43 am

 From Vu

BELLE & SEBASTIAN PIN (Karren & Sandy) (31 Oct 2004), photograph by Matt Zulawski

I hate aol, but for some reason, I really like AIM. I'm sleepercat on there - please send me a message if you want to hang out (or want to play Scrabble online).

I'm going to Scottsdale, Arizona, for a work-related event in January 2005. I was told that the resort there is quite nice and I have my own room. Internet will be provided, so I'm taking my home laptop, and hopefully it'll be good and fun. I think the only real work day is Thursday, I will be assisting in a Power Point presentation. Friday, I think I'm going to do a hot air balloon (it was either that or more golfing or ATV/Hummer in the desert). Not really sure what I'm actually doing in AZ, but hey, it's all paid for, so I might as well show up.

I'm hoping to be around Toronto, Canada, around March 2005-ish. I will be seeing some really, really old friends called Karren & Sandy (can't believe their photograph are online because they're so camera shy!) and Linh, who I met through a Friendship Book (penpal) around 1995. I've met Linh in real-life before in Los Angelese, I still have this old photograph of us being all young and dorky.

Oh, and I haven't scared off Celeste.... yet. (Shadez is Celeste). Sigh, I wish someone else would move up here!

Update: My DVD list is now automatic via Intervocative Software. If you choose to, you can have your DVD list online, so anytime you add something new, the list gets updated. It's a pretty neat software.

Oh, my S*M*A*S*H website is getting quite a bit of activity due to their tour recently.

Blog: Happy Thanksgiving November 25, 2004 10:34 pm

 From Vu

Although this is purely an American thing, I wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving. This year we did Taco Thanksgiving, which I don't really recommend. I mean hot salsa & turkey just doesn't mix well, you know?

Tomorrow is the biggest shopping day of the year, so there are some crazy sales happening. I might go to a few tomorrow, hopefully I won't get crushed by the other shoppers...

News: Meat is Murder Thanksgiving November 25, 2004 08:53 am

 From Popscene (SF), thanks to Robin

THE MEAT IS MURDER THANKSGIVING SPECIAL Thanksgiving, November 25th Join us on this holiday as the popscene DJs go deep into the Smiths/ Morrissey catalog for all you people who love them. Last year was a blast, so come out and have some fun with your friends. Its not like you have to work the next day, right? There is no extra cover charge.

Random: The Cure - Three Imaginary Boys November 25, 2004 08:24 am

 From Rhino Records and Special Ops Media

WHO NEEDS FLU SHOTS WHEN RHINO HAS THE CURE!
DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2004

Highly Anticipated Cure Reissue Campaign Begins With Expanded, Remastered THREE IMAGINARY BOYS December 7

THREE IMAGINARY BOYS (Dec 2004)

LOS ANGELES - Twenty-five years after The Cure began their global pop invasion with their debut disc, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS, Rhino Records gives the album its first-ever U.S. domestic release with a deluxe two-disc edition loaded with previously unreleased tracks. THREE IMAGINARY BOYS will be available December 7 at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested retail price of $18.98.

The album marks the kickoff to Rhino Records' revitalization of The Cure catalog. Each title will receive a sonic upgrade and be released as a deluxe double-disc set featuring the original album on one CD and numerous rarities on the other. In addition, each release will come with a 16-page booklet filled with photos and tour memorabilia from the personal archives of vocalist Robert Smith, as well as a track-by-track commentary and notes by U.K. music scribe Johnny Black.

Cure fans have long clamored for THREE IMAGINARY BOYS, an energetic 1979 U.K. debut which features "10:15 Saturday Night," "Grinding Halt," "Fire In Cairo," and a quirky rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Foxy Lady." The band's debut U.S. album, Boys Don't Cry, featured many of the songs on THREE IMAGINARY BOYS along with singles like "Jumping Someone Else's Train" and "Boys Don't Cry." The Rhino reissue offers the original U.K. album with an added previously unreleased instrumental ("The Weedy Burton"), as well as a 20-track bonus disc which includes the additional tracks from Boys Don't Cry, previously unreleased studio and home demo versions, live renditions, and other curiosities. In total the package includes six previously unreleased songs, eight previously unreleased versions of songs, and 17 tracks never before available on CD.

Johnny Black's liner notes, which make use of extensive and exclusive interviews with Robert Smith, provide fascinating insight into the making of this classic album. One interesting story tells how The Cure managed to get the album recorded with virtually no budget: they simply snuck into Morgan Studios at night once the Jam had finished their sessions, and, using the Jam's gear, recorded through the night till dawn.

It's been almost three decades since a 17-year-old Smith formed The Easy Cure in Crawley, England. Despite various lineup changes, The Cure have forged an ongoing career highlighted by an astonishing run of artistic and commercial successes, including chart-topping hit singles, gold and platinum records, countless awards, critical acclaim, and an international fan base that follows the band with religious fervor. They have secured their place in music history by shaping modern rock as we know it today.

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News: Putting the Morr Back In Morrissey November 25, 2004 02:41 am

 From Vu

Happy pre-Thanksgiving.

I probably would've enjoyed a night's sleep if it wasn't for Celeste, who was going to see Lali Puna (with Alias and Duo 505).

So we went and I was pleasantly suprised to see that this was part of the Morr Music Tour! The company released a non-Morrissey (that is Morrissey doesn't appear or has anything to do with the record) called Putting the Morr Back In Morrissey, a 2-disc compilation of their bands.

I only know about the compilation because, as obsessed as I am, I always look in the "Morrissey" section at the local music store to see what's new, and that compilation is there.

Guestbook: Entry number 216 November 25, 2004 02:41 am

 From Guestbook

Entry number 216:
Name: MONICA Z
E-mail address: ZMORRISSEY6[a]YAHOO.COM
Comments: MOZ FAN FOR LIFE. MONICA Z, SA-TX. I LOVE YOU MORRISSEY
Date: 2004-11-24 14:51:41 (Pacific Time)

(Vu: Yay for San Antonio!)

News: Morrissey's Gone Mobile November 22, 2004 11:09 pm

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

Morrissey's gone Mobile!
Monday, November 22, 2004 6:14 PM

The Morrissey Mobile Store has launched in the USA. Go here to download polyphonic and master ringtones of songs from his latest album, You Are The Quarry. You can also download images including press photos and cover art from You Are The Quarry, Irish Blood English Heart, Let Me Kiss You, and First Of the Gang to Die. Only available at the Morrissey Mobile Store.

News: "I Have Forgiven Jesus" Single November 22, 2004 07:05 am

 From Morrissey-Solo.com

"I Have Forgiven Jesus" single details at HMV.co.uk
posted by davidt on Thursday November 18 2004, @08:00AM

As mentioned on the general board by Bournemoz (link):

"I Have Forgiven Jesus" details at HMV.co.uk (Release date: 13-12-2004)

cd single:
Catalogue Number: ATKXD011

1. I Have Forgiven Jesus
2. Slum Mums
3. The Public Image

cd single:
Catalogue Number: ATKXS011

1. I Have Forgiven Jesus
2. No One Can Hold A Candle To You

7" single:
Catalogue Number: ATKSE011

1. I Have Forgiven Jesus
2. No One Can Hold A Candle To You

Blog: There is a Boy That Never Goes Out November 22, 2004 07:05 am

 From Vu

CELESTE'S HANDS (Nov 2004)

I think I am having a pretty good birthday (for once!), because of Raul, Celeste, Sara, my sister, and Dave.

Spent Saturday at the Minnesota Art Institute.

Spent Sunday eating Dim Sum.

Will be spending Monday semi-at-home. I have to show up for a 2 hour meeting, but it's my day off!!

Will be having a lunch "date" with Sophia on Tuesday.

There is a Boy that Never Goes Out:
"Ba-ba-bada-ba-ba" goes the backing vocals,
I'm trying hard not to be antisocial.
Truth be told, I'm not entirely hopeful

-The Lucksmiths

Sometime people's priorities are kind of funny. For instance, my brother, who constantly is running low on cash, spent $30 on a cap because "it looked cool".

Or how about Celeste? She brought two crates of records, a record player... and one pair of socks.

Or the worst case of all: me. I sort of bought a house, but I'm going through a midlife crisis, so I also want a superduper fast car and, perhaps, a tank.

Also, I now know three or four Texans, and I think they're all very cool! How come none of them have accents ? Y'know what I mean, sugar?

News: Morrissey Beefs Up 'Quarry' With B-Sides November 14, 2004 05:35 pm

 From Billboard

Morrissey Beefs Up 'Quarry' With B-Sides
November 12, 2004, 3:45 PM ET
Edited By Jonathan Cohen.

YOU ARE THE QUARRY (Deluxe Edition) (Dec 2004)

Morrissey's latest studio album, "You Are the Quarry," will be reissued in a deluxe edition Dec. 7 via his Attack imprint for Sanctuary. The original album comprises disc one, while the second disc sports nine B-sides, two music videos and three live performances from "The Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn."

Morrissey has been playing a number of the B-sides on his current North American tour, including "Teenage Dad on His Estate," "Munich Air Disaster 1958," "The Never Played Symphonies" and "Don't Make Fun of Daddy's Voice." The track list is rounded out by "It's Hard To Walk Tall When You're Small," "Friday Mourning," "My Life Is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye," "Mexico" and "I am Two People."

The new edition's visual component comprises videos for album tracks "Irish Blood, English Heart" and "First of the Gang To Die" and Morrissey's performances of the latter track plus "Let Me Kiss You" and "I Have Forgiven Jesus" on Kilborn's show. A gallery of 32 images from the artist's 2004 tour rounds out the package.

"You Are the Quarry" debuted at No. 11 on The Billboard 200 in May, earning Morrissey his highest placement either as a solo artist or as a member of the Smiths. The set has sold more than 179,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The next North American single from the album, "I Like You," is expected early next year.

News: You Are the Quarry Deluxe Edition in December November 12, 2004 06:41 pm

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

YOU ARE THE QUARRY (Deluxe Edition) (Dec 2004)

MORRISSEY TO RELEASE DELUXE EDITION OF "YOU ARE THE QUARRY" IN DECEMBER ON ATTACK/SANCTUARY November 9, 2004 "You Are the Quarry is a triumph of maladjusted vitality." Rolling Stone, May, 2004

"Those who miss the voice are in for a treat; Morrissey has never sounded better." Spin, May, 2004

"His knack for turning the unlikeliest of hooks into infectiously insouciant anti-anthems make this a misfit must-have." Interview, June, 2004

On the heels of his sold out US tour, Morrissey will release a deluxe edition of his critical and commercial smash album, You Are the Quarry, in December on Attack/Sanctuary. The CD/DVD combo set will contain all of You Are the Quarry and an additional nine b-sides, only six of which have been released in the US. The DVD will showcase Morrissey's three live performances on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn in July of this year, the hit videos for "Irish Blood, English Heart" and "First of the Gang to Die," and a 29 picture tour photo gallery.

An unprecedented success, You Are the Quarry is Morrissey's most successful album of his career, solo or with The Smiths. With the support of radio and MTV, VH1 and Fuse, the album debuted at #11 in the US , #2 in the UK and has sold over 1 million copies worldwide. Sold out tours in Europe and the US followed, along with rave live reviews from critics around the world. Having already produced three Top Ten hits in the UK, Morrissey’s next single for America, “I Like You,” will be released in early 2005.

[ Read more You Are the Quarry Deluxe Edition in December ]

News: "Bands Reunited" attempt on VH-1 - report November 12, 2004 06:32 pm

 From Morrissey-Solo.com

"Bands Reunited" attempt on VH-1 - report
posted by davidt on Friday November 12 2004, @12:00PM

An anonymous person writes:

Tonight on "Bands Reunited" in a behind the scenes show, they showed footage of how they failed to get Moz to participate in a Smiths reunion. They attempted to approach him during the Apollo Theater gig. Pretty twisted. They showed that guy Ameer trying to ambush Moz on his way to the theater. They waited five hours and Steven just blitzed by them into the side door. They made no real attempt to approach him assertively and acted surprised that he wouldn't just stop in his tracks and eagerly be interviewed. They have managed to reunite some really decent bands from the 1980's, but they should have done their homework better for this attempt. I'm sure they'll replay this "behind the scenes" show a few times. Only current Morrissey footage shows him going in the side door of the Apollo. They also use some footage from Smiths Videos.

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Related item: VH1 *tried* to reunite the Smiths (Nov. 11) - Nov. 9, 2004

Blog: She Wore Mirrorshades November 12, 2004 06:27 pm

 From Vu

There's a few very, very odd postings in the guestbook. First of all, we all know there's only three of us that visits this website (and one of them is me)! So, no one is really reading the guestbook, now, are they?

Anyway, ever had a song stuck in your head in a loop that just won't go away? Mine was Information Society's Mirrorshades:

She said "Now you're here, you've got to show and prove,
And do that dance until it don't move.
The phone doesn't work so you won't be calling home."

I had to revisit the Hack album and it is so good. I love all the songs on it, and it's a total departure from their first record, which was basically pop music. I love InfoSoc, I mean they lived in Minneapolis for a time!

Celeste is arriving here on Saturday and I'm so excited about it. I left a voice mail on her cell phone and must've sounded like a complete dork. I had 20 things I wanted to say, but none of them came out in proper complete sentences.

I wanted to say, "We've never talked to each other, so, this is my voice. Hello, how are you? I hope you have a safe drive. Look forward to seeing you."

Instead, this is what I sounded like, "Oh, erm hi, my voice. Drive. See you. White Pizza" (My boss was asking what I wanted for lunch.)

News: Stephen Wright's Photos November 10, 2004 05:23 am

 From Smithsphotos.com

Handprints of SMITHS photos by Stephen Wright are available from www.smithsphotos.com, in limited editions (there are new images on page 3 of gallery)

There are now 2 images now available as T-Shirts available from www.smithstshirts.com

Blog: Random Updates November 10, 2004 05:22 am

 From Vu

Yay, my friend Celeste updated her webblog to mention that she is moving to Minneapolis on November 12th. She's a real hipster.

I'm trying to figure out what to do, I can't take her to First Avenue since they are now closed !!!

News: Reason for Texas Cancellation October 29, 2004 11:10 pm

 From Morrissey-Solo

Blog: Halloween 2004 October 29, 2004 10:15 pm

 From Vu

HALLOWEEN '04 (Oct 2004)

It's not every day you can wear jammies to work.

News: Morrissey Brighton Show Announced October 27, 2004 10:54 pm

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

Subject : Morrissey Brighton Show Announced
Sent : Wednesday, October 27, 2004 3:21 PM

Morrissey Brighton Show Announced

Morrissey will be playing at the Brighton Centre on December 17. Tickets are onsale now! Order them here .

News: John Peel Dies of Heart Attack October 27, 2004 10:49 pm

 From G*R*O*U*P

Subject: S*M*A*S*H off topic - John Peel
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:03:31 +0100
from Stuart Packer

John Peel often told the story hearing 'Teenage Kicks' for the first time. He was driving in his car listening to the song on a demo tape. He was so overcome by the tune that he pulled onto the side of the road to have a cry.

There are thousands of people across Britain today who will have had a similar experience on hearing of his untimely death.

 From NME

JOHN PEEL DIES OF HEART ATTACK
Published: 26-10-2004-14-09

(excerpt)

JOHN PEEL has died of a heart attack aged 65.

The broadcasting legend, who had a career spanning over 40 years, was on holiday in Peru when he was taken ill.

A statement has been issued by the BBC which reads: "It has been confirmed that BBC radio broadcaster John Peel died from a heart attack last night whilst on holiday in Peru. He leaves behind his wife Sheila and four children."

John Peel dead at 65
Published 26 10 04

(excerpt)

Returning to Britain, he became a pirate radio DJ, before joining Radio 1 for its launch in 1967, quickly establishing himself with the late night programme Top Gear. John was the first DJ to give exposure to punk, reggae, and hip-hop, long before they crossed over into the mainstream.

News: Morrissey Ticket Presale: Las Vegas October 11, 2004 06:10 pm

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

Morrissey Ticket Presale: Las Vegas
Monday, October 11, 2004 1:34 PM

Starting Tuesday, October 12 at 12 pm PST, there will be a presale for the November 13 show at the Joint in Las Vegas, NV. Go to morrissey.tickets.musictoday.com to order.

News: Pop Matters: Why Do We Still Love Him Like We Used To? October 09, 2004 02:14 am

 From ian

read mo... ganda... it's long but still a good, productive read...

>>>
MORRISSEY: WHY DO WE STILL LOVE HIM LIKE WE USED TO?
[21 May 2004]
by Colin Snowsell

(excerpt)

In 1991 Morrissey toured North America for the first time since the generation-defining break-up of The Smiths four years earlier, a split so unexpected, so premature, and, in retrospect, so unnecessary that many of the band's fans remember where they where when news of the break-up reached them, the way others remember where they when they learned of JFK's assassination, or the Challenger disaster. As Simon Reynolds wrote, in what remains perhaps the best article ever written about Morrissey, "Fanaticism is the true experience of pop, not discrimination and broad-mindedness." Smiths fans have always been among the most fanatical fans of them all. They make Deadheads look uncommitted. To those infected with the Morrissey disease, the Smiths were never just another band: They were everything. They were more important than family and friends, than fortune or the plans for the future.

[ Read more MORRISSEY: WHY DO WE STILL LOVE HIM LIKE WE USED TO? ]

News: Statement on KROQ & Alice's Show Cancellation September 22, 2004 12:28 am

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

STATEMENT ON KROQ & ALICE SHOW'S
September 21, 2004

Thank you to everyone for your kind letters of support and concern about Morrissey’s well being. He sends his very best wishes and looks forward to seeing you all on tour over the next few months starting in Washington next week. What should have been a wonderful triumphant weekend playing to 35,000 of you in LA and 10,000 or you in San Francisco ended on Saturday morning with sinusitis, acute laryngitis and a high fever with orders from Dr Joseph Sugarman to get to bed and not speak for the next 48 hours at a minimum. Sadly we not only had to postpone the shows but also cancel (at great expense!) the video shoot for Let Me Kiss You which was due for Tuesday. The most important thing of course is Morrissey’s health and we are happy to report that with the prescribed rest he will be ready to go next week and we will make an announcement later this week on a special event to make up for the KROQ show that all 35,000 of you who were there on Saturday will get to see and the same for the ALICE show in San Francisco. On a final note we understand that there are those in the Morrissey community on morrissey-solo.com spreading erroneous rumours about lawsuits and questioning whether KROQ did everything possible to bring you the information in a timely fashion. I can assure you that the rumours are false and the integrity of KROQ cannot be questioned. They handled a very difficult situation impeccably and you should treat anything you are told to the contrary as rubbish.

Best wishes,
Merck Mercuriadis
The Sanctuary Group

News: Presale Ticket for El Paso, Texas September 15, 2004 12:00 am

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

Morrissey Ticket Presale: El Paso, TX
Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:40 PM

The Morrissey website presale for tickets to the upcoming El Paso, TX date will take place at www.morrissey.tickets.musictoday.com. Those purchasing tickets will have the opportunity to add on a copy of the CD, You Are The Quarry, for just $10!

Presale date
Wednesday, September 15 at 10 am CST
Tickets available for
11/1 - El Paso, TX

News: The Illustrated Smiths September 09, 2004 12:03 am

 From Micky Sheehan

Check this out. . . . . . . The Illustrated Smiths:

Contributed by: Micky Sheehan

Contributed by: Down on the Farm

News: More Morrissey Gigs September 09, 2004 12:13 am

 From MorrisseyMusic.com

New UK Date & Pre Sale Announced!
Tuesday, September 7, 2004 12:07 PM

Morrissey will play a very special Christmas show at London's Earl Court on December 18.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday 10th of September at 9:30am.

Because you are a member of this site you can access the pre sale which will start tomorrow morning (September 8) at 9:30 am GMT. You can access the pre sale here: www.gigsandtours.com.

Morrissey USA Ticket Presales
Tuesday, September 7, 2004 7:40 PM

There will be a series of Morrissey website presales for tickets to the upcoming US tour dates! These will take place at www.morrissey.tickets.musictoday.com .

Presale date
Wednesday, September 8 at 12 pm EST
Tickets available for
10/9 - New York, NY
10/10 - New York, NY
10/13 - South Bend, IN

Presale date
Wednesday, September 8 at 1 pm EST
Tickets available for
10/19 - Nashville, TN
10/28 - Houston, TX
10/29 - Dallas, TX
10/30 - Austin, TX

Presale date
Thursday, September 9 at 12 pm EST
Tickets available for
10/17 - Detroit, MI
10/22 - Atlanta, GA
10/24 - Miami, FL
10/25 - Miami, FL

News: Morrissey - A Jewel in the Crown DVD September 07, 2004 07:46 pm

 From Play.com, thanks to libby 74

MORRISSEY - A JEWEL IN THE CROWN (Oct 2004)

Morrissey - A Jewel In The Crown
our price: £9.99 Delivered
availability: Due for release on 04/10/2004
RRP: £12.99

R2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.

Review
Morrissey has just released his first studio album in seven years, exactly twenty years after The Smith's debut album. 'Jewel In The Crown' looks back on his career and provides unique insights into Morrissey's career through previously unseen footage, exclusive interviews and insider information.

Technical Details
Actors Morrissey
Languages English
Duration 1 hour (approx)

News: Morrissey on This Week's NME Cover September 05, 2004 01:26 am

 From Morrissey-Solo

Belligerent Ghoul writes:

Lazy Dyke has posted the NME cover scan this on the general discussion message board (link).

More info on the NME site. broken also writes:

NME's cover depicts Morrissey and Carl Libertine, while the newspaper proclaims Morrissey's comeback complete, following his fine performance at reading, and his Summer capped.

There is a page devoted to Morrissey and "his young lions" - the likes of The Ordinary Boys, The Libs and Franz whose sound and lyrical content he so obviously influenced, following their performances on the same say at Reading/Leeds.

Q meanwhile runs a feature on "the greatest songwriters" listing Morrissey and Marr up there with the very best. An entire page of fawning praise/adulation and comments from the likes of Ryan Adams accompanies the article, which also lists the 10 essential Moz/Marr moments. A curious selection indeed, including the likes of "Sweet and Tender Hooligan" and "A Rush and a Push" among the ten, but omitting many of their more widely appreciated songs.

Sadly, no Morrissey solo is featured.

News: Morrissey The Cinephile September 05, 2004 01:22 am

 From Greencine.com

Morrissey the cinephile.
List creator: lifeonscreen
Created on: September 2, 2004 - 6:14 PM PDT
Description: A list of Morrissey/The Smiths related films.

The Collector (1965)

The sleeve of "What Difference Does It Make" features a still of Terence Stamp from The Collector. The song "Tomorrow" quotes the film saying "Put your arms around me. I won't tell anybody".

Flesh (1968)

The Smiths self-titled LP features Joe Dallesandro from Andy Warhol's Flesh on its sleeve.

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August 28, 2004 06:14 am | Morrissey To Release Joriath Compilation

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Morrissey's Attack Records To Release Compilation Of Glam Rock's Original Hero Jobriath's "Lonely Planet Boy"
August 26, 2004

In the early Seventies, you couldn’t open a music magazine without seeing Jobriath. Full page ads in the likes of Vogue, Penthouse and the New York Times heralded the artist, the likes of which had never been seen by the music industry, with a 50-foot billboard in Times Square glowering over New York’s commuters. He truly was the first mass marketed rock star, and sadly for Jobriath, no one paid attention to the hype – which for once, may have been very much on target. Openly gay and widely acclaimed, Jobriath has achieved an iconic status which only seems to grow as time passes.

The two albums he cut during 1973-1975 are collector’s items today and deservedly so. Now, for the first time ever on CD, Jobriath’s cult classics will serve as an inspiration for others to follow in his other-worldly footsteps. Produced by Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin), this rare collection is a must have for music lovers young and old.

Compiled from tracks off of Jobriath’s two albums by longtime fan Morrissey, Lonely Planet Boy features 15 tracks, one never-released song and liner notes penned by Moz. "The songs of the martyred Jobriath are deep and rich reserves of almost surgical thoroughness - fantastic and emotional pop permanence," says Morrissey.

Rock’s glam child stepped onto the scene with flamboyancy like no other. Look for Jobriath’s Lonely Planet Boy on Attack/Sanctuary CD’s October 26th, 2004.

August 28, 2004 05:04 am | Blender Magazine's CD Features Morrissey

[ News ] From Vu

BLENDER #29 (Sep 2004)

The new issue of BLENDER (Sep 2004) has a CD with Morrissey's "I Like You", on track one. The issue also includes "Fan Fashion" for Morrissey's concert at the Apollo Theater, New York (May 7, 2004). BRIAN AMSTERDAM, 17, Student, New Jersey Shirt and Tie by RONNIE; Vintage horse-riding jacket; Shoes by CONVERSE JESS, 25, DJ, BROOKLYN Shirt from the SALVATION ARMY; Vintage leather jacket from Scotland, Straight-leg 517 LEVI'S; Shoes by SKETCHERS; Wallet from WAL-MART. MICHELLE NICOLE, 22, ACTRESS / STYLIST, CHICAGO Purse by H&M; Belt by PORTOBELLO MARKET; Pants by AIR D; Top by PATRICIA FIELD ROMEO MOORE, 29, MUSICIAN IN THE DEEP AWAKE, CROATIA V-Neck T-Shirt by COUNTY SEAT; Trousers by BURBERRY; Shoes by PUMA; Platinum watch and white gold ring by CARPE DIEM

BLENDER - TRUE MUSIC (Sep 2004)

BLENDER - TRUE MUSIC Sep 2004 www.blender.com Track Listing: Morrissey - I Like You The Darkness - Givin' Up Ben Kweller - I Need You Back The Von Bondies - No Regrets The Streets - Fit But You Know It El Guapo - Pimped Out Limousine Endochine - Enough About You Preston Clarke - Sentimental Breakdown 40 Watt Hype - La Sombra Jag Star - Space Buckra - Shake Your Baby Fat Releese - Letting Go Welbilt - Everything's Alright

August 24, 2004 08:00 am | NY Dolls to Release New Album

[ News ] From NME

NEW YORK DOLLS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
Published: 23-08-2004-14-44

NEW YORK DOLLS have announced details of a new live album, set for release in September.

’Pre-Crash Condition’ was recorded during the band’s comeback shows at the MorrisseyMeltdown festival in London earlier this year.

A DVD commemorating the shows will also be released later on this year.

Both the live album and DVD will feature performances from the group’s late bassist Arthur Kane.

New York Dolls are set to play this weekend’s Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals (August 27-29).

’Pre-Crash Condition’ will be released on September 27.

August 24, 2004 07:58 am | New Tour Dates

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Confirmed Morrissey Dates
Friday, August 20, 2004 1:37 PM

Here is a list of Confirmed Dates for the US Tour. Stay Tuned to www.MorrisseyMusic.com for on-sale information and more dates to be announced soon!

9/29 Washington, D.C. Constitution Hall
10/1 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
10/2 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
10/7 Asbury Park, NJ Paramount Theatre
10/9 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
10/10 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
10/12 Toronto, ON Hummingbird Theatre
10/15 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
10/16 Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
10/24 Miami, FL Gleason Theatre
10/25 Miami, FL Gleason Theatre
10/28 Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theatre
10/29 Dallas, TX Will Rogers Auditorium
10/30 Austin, TX The Backyard
11/1 El Paso, TX El Paso County Coliseum

Stay tuned for more dates.....

August 20, 2004 02:11 pm | The Mayor of the Sunset Strip

[ News ] From Vu

MAYOR OF THE SUNSET STRIP DVD (Aug 2004)

The DVD was released 8/17/2004, and as previously mentioned on Morrissey-Solo, the documentary contain interviews with Johnny Marr. The soundtrack on Shout Records also contain the Smiths' "London".

Here is a screen capture of Johnny Marr in London:

The documentary is primarily focused on Rodney Bingenheimer, music fan/journalist/promoter/DJ, who's lead quite an interesting life as a fan who's obsessed with celebrities. He's a very strange man, and you would never think that this person knows Elvis Presley, John Lennon, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, and so on. David Bowie, apparently, used to send Rodney demo cassettes!

There's a few other interesting items in the documentary, and, I guess, Rodney, was pretty wild back in his early days before KROQ.

On the second commentary, with Chris Carter and Rodney Bingenheimer, they mentioned Morrissey:

Chris: Intermission. That's it-- Back. Smiths. (The Smiths' "London" is playing). We're just in time for the comeback of Morrissey.
Rodney: Yeah. The new album is pretty good.
Chris: Is it?
Rodney: Yeah, it's really good.
Chris: I know he play the whole month at the Wiltern.
Rodney: I went to see Morrissey with Nancy Sinatra
Chris: Oh, that's right, he's a big fan of hers, right? Did you know Steve MacDonald, the other MacDonald, in the Sparks now, is playing for the Morrissey-thing, in that thing that he picks all the bands?
Rodney: The Meltdown Festival. The New York Dolls are getting back together.

August 20, 2004 01:32 am | First of the Gang to Die DVD

[ News ] From Vu

FIRST OF THE GANG TO DIE (12 Jul 2004)

Okay, so I've finally got the single.

I'm not terribly excited about the cover, which is probably the worst Morrissey cover of all time.

There were two version that I saw, a CD single and the DVD single. The CD version includes "My Life Is An Endless Succession Of People Saying Goodbye", which was not on the DVD. The DVD version has a live version (and video) of "The First of the Gang to Die", which, I guess, is taken from the M.E.N. Arena on 22 May 2004.

The behind-the-scenes photos accompanied the b-sides gets boring really fast.

Here are some of the photographs:

If you're cheap, like me, you can convert your DVD single to CD audio through either a DVD Audio Ripper or the free Audacity. You will need the "Lame" plugin to convert the file to MP3.

August 17, 2004 05:18 am | Shaun of the Dead

[ News ] From Vu

NICK FROST, SIMON PEGG, and EDGAR WRIGHT (15 Aug 2004)

I went to see the Minneapolis/US premiere of "Shaun of the Dead" film last Sunday. The film will be released in general selected theaters (500 screens) in September 24.

The film is a romantic comedy (with zombies). There was rarely a moment where the zombies were treated as a joke, they were real, and they could kill, yet the heart of the story is about Shaun's relationship with his girlfriend, his best friend, and his parents. There were a lot of reference/homages to earlier zombie films such as "We're coming to get you, Barbara" (from Night of the Living Dead), to the stomach-ripping scene (from Day of the Dead), to the virus-carrying monkey (from 28 Days Later).

Morrissey does appear in this film, by the way. A scene with a clueless Shaun was flipping through the television, all the news about a breakout and, for three seconds, you see The Smiths singing, "Panic on the streets of London". Very funny, there was a hoorah reaction from the audience too! The clip they used was from the Derek Jarman video, appearing on THE SMITHS: THE COMPLETE PICTURE.

After the screening, there was a special Question & Answer session with director Edgar Wright, co-writer/star Simon Pegg, and co-star Nick Frost.

Here are some interesting items from the session:

The US DVD release will have more special features than the UK DVD, because there's a lot of things that had happened since the UK release (especially since they realized they outgross the original Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later in the UK).

A zombie extra actually had one of his eye pop out. Medical reasonings, not because of an accident on set.

The film was made for a mere £4 million.

Sorry for the crappy photograph, I took it secretly with my PDA. Edgar did take a photograph of the audience, which I'm pretty sure I'm in it, but I don't think the photograph is up yet. Check out the official website: www.shaunofthedeadmovie.com (I'm 'sleeperzombie' in case you want to give me some pints), or IMDB: Shaun of the Dead. You can read a review of the UK DVD at DVD Times.co.uk.

August 13, 2004 04:18 pm | New Tour Dates

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Four new tour dates have been added!
Friday, August 13, 2004 4:21 PM

Morrissey will be playing 3 more dates in the UK this September. They are:

September 7 - Newcastle, City Hall
September 9 - Liverpool, Royal Court
September 10 - Preston, Guild Hall

Tickets for these shows will go on Pre-Sale Tuesday, August 17 at 9am GMT here.

And also in the US

September 19 - San Francisco, CA, Golden Gate Park

Stay tuned for more US dates to be announced very soon!

August 12, 2004 08:22 pm | Ipod Vs Tape

[ News ] From NY Times (registration required), thanks to Dan

FROM THE DESK OF DAVID POGUE
A Few Tidbits and Followups
Published: August 12, 2004

This week, from my desk to yours: a few tidbits and followups.

(excerpt)

Finally, here’s a witty Web site for anyone who’s had quite enough of iPod adoration in the media. Actually, it’s a Web site that ought to bring a smile to almost anyone. It’s a Cassette Tape vs. iPod Challenge:

http://homepage.mac.com/danielturek/PhotoAlbum50.html

KILL UNCLE tape!

August 11, 2004 01:22 am | Review of Nancy Sinatra "Let Me Kiss You"

[ News ] Thanks to Morrissey-Solo

NANCY SINATRA Let Me Kiss You
Producer(s): AJ & Matt Azzarto, Don Fleming
Writer(s): Morrissey, A. Whyte
Publisher(s): Artane
Genre: POP
Label/Catalog Number: (CD single)
Source: Billboard Magazine
Originally Reviewed: August 14, 2004

Since debuting on The Billboard Hot 100 in the mid-'60s, Nancy Sinatra has notched more than 20 entries, including two No. 1s ("These Boots Are Made for Walkin' " and "Somethin' Stupid," a duet with her father, Frank). After a too lengthy break from the chart, Sinatra may indeed return to it with the dreamy "Let Me Kiss You." Co-penned by Morrissey, who also provides backing vocals, the poignant "Kiss" is tailor-made for Sinatra. And with Morrissey's stamp, the song—which first appeared on his latest album, "You Are the Quarry"—also has its fair share of melancholia. Consider this chorus: "Close your eyes/And think of someone/You physically admire/And let me kiss you." Sinatra shines throughout. In fact, she one-ups Morrissey on his own song. Prepare yourself for her new album, due next month.—MP

August 11, 2004 01:02 am | Blog: Toilet Paper Fashion Show 2004

[ Blog ] From Vu

TEXTRON HORSE (11 Aug 2004), photo by Vu

It's our annual Toilet Paper Fashion Show at work today. Lots of fun... I'm looking forward to the TP 500 race tomorrow. I'm usually the photographer for these events that goes on our intranet website, but I think my boss volunteered me to be a runner this year - which was a total surprise to me.

I always joke that this is all good clean fun. I think last year my team won basically all the awards, especially soap carving, which I was a natural at. It's fun to carve soap, no, seriously, try it sometime.

Anyroad, my team's Horse won this year fashion show, we beat out 'engine man', 'the bride' and some guy with toilet paper on a stick.

And check out Holly's hands! Yikes:

Also, I am happy to announce that I have been nominated and won the 'Employee of the Quarter' award. The prize ? A quarter.

No, just kidding, it's a $250 gift card.

I got a similiar Employee award two years ago, too. I think this is just a cheap ploy because I never take any sick time and I hardly ever use my vacation time.

Still, it's nice to be noticed for such things.

August 08, 2004 10:11 pm | Mozza Pulls Out Of Benicassim

[ News ] From NME

Mozza Pulls Out Of Benicassim
Published: 07-08-2004-10-08

MORRISSEY has cancelled his appearance at Spain's BENICASSSIM festival at the eleventh hour.

He was due to open the bill on the main stage at 9.20 tonight (August 7) and the show would have been his first performance on Spanish soil.

However, he called the festival shortly before his performance to inform them that he wouldn't be appearing due to "technical difficulties with his private aeroplane".

Organisers are in the process of revising the line-up to fill the gap.

August 04, 2004 10:53 pm | Morrissey on Dream Ticket (8/3/04)

[ News ] From 6 Music

JANE GAZZO: Dream Ticket
TUESDAY 03 AUGUST

Headline Set: Rolling Stones

Listen to this show on the BBC Radio Player

Headline Set: Rolling Stones, Leeds University 1971
Featured Album: Soulwax: Much Against Everyone's Advice
Tracks: Conversation Intercom, Too Many DJ's and Much Against Everyone's Advice
Do You Remember The First Time: Soul II Soul, Kentish Town 1989
Featured Session: Sleeper, BBC Maida Vale 1994
Ultimate Gig 1: Deacon Blue, Morrissey, Snow Patrol as chosen by Alex Harkin

August 04, 2004 06:26 pm | M.E.N. Arena DVD Petition

[ News ] From Debaser.org

M.E.N. Arena DVD Petition
Tuesday, August 03, 2004 10:29:17 AM

Morrissey's concert at the M.E.N. Arena on 22 May 2004 was filmed for a reported DVD release. This was indicated on signage at the venue. Footage from this concert was used for the "First Of The Gang To Die" video.

Fans have been waiting patiently for this DVD release, especially after guitarist Boz Boorer indicated that the band and producer Jerry Finn had been working on the DVD.

Rumours are now floating around that Sanctuary has not yet decided if this is ever going to be released.

The Move Festival in Manchester (11 July 2004) had Morrissey in really good form, with some fans believing this was an even better concert than M.E.N! Move was also filmed, with some clips already aired on TV in the UK. Those of us who have seen some footage from this concert agree that this is a show that simply cannot be left to gather dust.

This petition is therefore being launched to persuade Sanctuary to release not only the M.E.N. concert, but the Move Festival appearance as well. Both of these would fit on a DVD release and it would be a sin to not release these to the public, especially the fans all around the world who couldn't manage to be at Morrissey's homecoming concerts.

Please sign the petition if you would like these concerts to have a commercial DVD release - At the end of August 2004, the petition will be handed over to Sanctuary Records.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

August 02, 2004 10:01 pm | New Morrissey Tour Dates

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Four new Morrissey tour dates have been announced for the beginning of September for Scotland and England! The Dead 60's will support all four shows.

There will be a presale starting tomorrow morning, August 3, at 9 am GMT. Please follow the links below each date to access the presale.

Thursday, September 2
Paisley Town Hall
Box Office 08701 690 100

Friday, September 3
Perth City Hall
Box Office 08701 690 100

Saturday, September 4
Blackpool Empress Ballroom
Box Office 01253 292 029 & 0161 237 5554

Monday, September 6
Bridlington Spa
Box Office 01262 678 258
0113 244 4600, 0113 244 6677

July 31, 2004 12:23 pm | Pat Reid Question & Answer

[ News ] From Pat Reid

From www.morrissey.co.uk

MORRISSEY by PAT REID (2004) PAT REID (Bristol, 13 July 2004) PAT REID (Bristol, 13 July 2004)

1. What inspired you to write this book and do you consider this to be a follow up from 'Bigmouth' or a seperate project?
"I think I just wanted to write, and I was a big Morrissey fan so I chose to write about him. Bigmouth came out ten years ago when Morrissey was falling from critical favour, but when I started writing the new book he was seen as a total has-been, so both books have this feeling of me springing to Morrissey's defence. Bigmouth was a 6,000-word essay whereas the new book is 100 pages long, so it's a bit more substantial. In the ten years since I wrote Bigmouth I've changed a lot as writer. Bigmouth is written in typical music journo/fanboy style, while in the new one my style has matured a bit. I'm my own man now, and I've realised that I'm in disagreement with the music journalist consensus when it comes to Morrissey - and everything else as well."

2. Do you think Morrissey is bigger now, than he was when the Smiths Split?
"I suspect he's bigger now. The new album is heading towards worldwide sales of a million, which must make it his biggest hit ever. With The Smiths and in his early solo years he was huge in Britain and a cult in America. With You Are The Quarry he's making inroads in markets where he's never been before. I think he could have become a global megastar in 1988, but he fumbled the ball..."

[ Read more Pat Reid Question & Answer ]

(Vu: You can also read a review of the question & answer/book signing at Pat Reid signing in Bristol - report)

Related

Pat Reid Book Signing on July 13

July 31, 2004 11:36 am | Blog: Embarrassing Moment #4,591

[ Blog ] From Vu

Our phones at work tells us the type of telephone calls we're receiving. When I see "direct-in", that means that someone knows my direct line (who are usually my friends & family).

Well anyway, I saw that I was getting a direct-in call so I answered the phone. The woman on the other end started speaking in French, and I thought it was one of my friends playing a prank on me. So I played along, I started saying random French & Spanish words.

"Tu hablas espanole?"

"Wee"

"Je ne parle pas Francais"

etc.

After a few minutes, I came to the realization that perhaps I did not know this woman. And further, that she was really speaking French!

I tried to apologize to her, but she didn't understand a word I was saying ... It was so embarrassing. We both hung up shortly after this.

July 26, 2004 01:28 am | Nancy Sinatra sings "America Is Not The World" at Italian Fest in Milwaukee and Dedicates it

[ News ] From Morrissey-Solo

Nancy Sinatra sings "America Is Not The World" at Italian Fest in Milwaukee and Dedicates it
posted by davidt on Thursday July 22 2004, @10:30PM

MODMADCHEN writes:

I was one of the unlucky ones that couldn't go to last weeks show in Chicago, but I went to Italian fest on Sat. the 27th and Nancy Sinatra was one of the key performers.

She had already started when I was walking up to the Briggs and Straton Stage. She was singing "America is not the World" and had a slide show of pictures of Morrissey and herself displayed behind her as she sang the song. The crowd was loud, so I couldn't tell how good of a rendition her song was, and nobody there really seemed to know who Morrissey was, but when it was over I most certainly made a cheering arse of myself.

July 26, 2004 12:22 am | Blog: Gmail

[ Blog ] From Vu

BELLE & SEBASTIAN - BOOKS (US) (29 Jun 2004)

Please note that I am changing my email address, once again. Please start using , although I might change it to another username since "sleeperster" sounds weird. It was a suggestion because 'sleeper' was already taken. I thought about it and I would've either gone with Sleeperchamp or Pajamapants.

Last week, I was supposed to meet my friends to see a comedy troop. I was late. Since I was already in downtown, I decided to walk down Nicollet Avenue to an import record store called Let it Be Records. But along the way, there was some sort of festival happening all summer called "Sommerfest". I ended up watching a Jazz band and then a street performer juggling sharp knives over four people underneath him. He dubbed it, "the Human Table... of Death!"

At the store, I bought two CDs, Belle & Sebastian's "Books" EP and a used Camera Obscura "Underachievers Please Try Harder" CD. B&S's "Your Cover's Blown" is the most amazing song ever. I just could not stop listening to it. The song seems like it's a patchwork of musical genres. I wish radio stations would play this song, but it's not going to happen as the song is six minutes. Too short, if you ask me.

Well, I have been buying cheap software via Ebay lately. I'm not sure that these software are entirely legal, but it's definitely cheaper than retail. I've picked up Photoshop 8 CS and Pocket Quicken for a very reasonable price.

July 20, 2004 12:11 am | Live Version of 'First of the Gang to Die' from M.E.N.

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Here is all the latest Morrissey news! Please visit the official website, MorrisseyMusic.com, for details.

1) Exclusive Download
To purchase an exclusive live version download of 'First Of The Gang To Die', please visit this link. This version was recorded in Manchester at the M.E.N. on May 22, 2004 and is used on the singles' video. It is otherwise unavailable to buy as an audio track.

2) Chat Online with Dean Butterworth
If you've ever had questions for drummer, Dean Butterworth, here is your chance to have them answered! Dean will be participating in an online chat at the Pro Mark Stick website, on Tuesday July 20th at 7pm PST. Logon and join in!

3) Tour Dates
Morrissey will be playing at the Festival Internacional de Benicàssim on 8/7, and the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh on 8/31. Visit the Tour Dates section of MorrisseyMusic.com for more information.

4) New Photos
Visit the Tour section of the Photo Gallery at MorrisseyMusic.com to see new photos from Norway, Malaga, Manchester and Denmark.

July 18, 2004 01:12 am | Morrissey Receives Hate Mails

[ News ] From MTVE.com, thanks to Morrissey-Solo

Morrissey Receives Hate Mails
15/06-2004

Morrissey has received a stream of abusive hate mail from Americans after apparently saying he wished George Bush had died.

The former Smiths frontman informed the audience at his Manchester gig that Ronald Reagan had died and said he wished it had been Bush.

The Manchester Evening News, which reported the quote has been receiving complaints ever since, mostly from irate Americans, while so far there has been no official comment from anyone in Morrissey’s camp.

July 18, 2004 12:13 am | Photos from Move Festival

[ News ] From Micky Sheehan

Went to See MOZZER in Manchester at the MOVE festival. Here’s some pics (pretty bad, but worth it all the same)

11 Jul 2004 - Manchester - Move Festival

Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan	Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan	Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan
Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan	Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan	Move Festival, Manchester (11 July 2004), photo by Micky Sheehan

Also check these out . . . . . . .

PREFORMANCE ON THE “LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND SHOW” ENGLISH BBC MUSIC PROGRAM:
LET ME KISS YOU (MPG)
THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT (MPG)

PERFORMANCE ON TOP OF THE POPS ENGLISH TV
IRISH BLOOD ENGLISH HEART (WMV)

July 16, 2004 12:40 am | Statement on Death of NY Dolls Bassist Arthur Harold Kane Jr

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

Statement on the Death of New York Dolls Bassist Arthur Harold Kane Jr.
July 15, 2004

I am personally very grateful to Arthur for his essential contribution to the Dolls and their music. He has left us with some great musical memories – especially “Private World” and “It’s Too Late”. He was a very gentle soul and I know he lived for many years with the hope of a Dolls reunion. When this happened – at the Royal Festival Hall in June – I know Arthur was thrilled to be back with David and Sylvain playing the music of the Dolls to such enthusiastic crowds over two nights. I will always remember the look of bashful happiness on Arthur’s face as people in the audience constantly called out his name. He was finally back where he belonged.

Morrissey

July 15, 2004

July 16, 2004 12:31 am | First in the Gang Released

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

FIRST OF THE GANG TO DIE (12 Jul 2004)

'First of the Gang to Die' is released!
Tuesday, July 13, 2004 7:03 PM

'First Of The Gang To Die,' the second single from Morrissey's highly acclaimed album, You Are The Quarry, is finally in stores! It is available in three formats (CD single, DVD single and 7" vinyl) and features three fantastic new B-sides. In the USA, the DVD and 7" versions will be released on 7/20.

Track listing

1. First of the Gang to Die
2. My Life is a Succession of People Saying Goodbye
3. Teenage Dad on his Estate
4. Mexico

* DVD includes photo gallery and the video for 'First of the Gang to Die.'

Go to the Multimedia section of MorrisseyMusic.com to hear clips and watch the video.

July 09, 2004 05:37 pm | Morrissey Interview on BBC

[ News ] From BBC

Morrissey - Live!
Updated 7th July 2004

Morrissey Morrissey played live from Maida Vale on Zane and John Peel's show. Moz also gave a great interview to Zane.

You can listen again to the interview below...

Moz on the renewed interest in his music ...
"It's been a surprise. Thank god it's here though...it's big headed but there's been so much crappy music about in recent years, and with the dreadful slob idol thing, hopefully people, please god, want music and songs"
Listen to Part One of the interview

On why he's been away for seven years...
"...it was difficult to find a label that had nice people in it. I found lots of labels with strange people but didn't want to be a part of it. The hunt for the label - that was the thing that kept me busy at night times"
Listen to Part Two of the interview

On living in Los Angeles...
"It's a very attractive place. Honestly, I didn't mean to move there, it was just somewhere I found myself living. I knew I wanted to go somewhere away and I just ended up in Los Angeles...I do surf fantastically well, that's absolutely true!"
Listen to Part Three of the interview

July 09, 2004 05:17 pm | Ordinary Boys on 6Music

[ News ] From BBC 6 Music

Worthing wonders
Thursday, July 08, 2004 6:36:07 AM

For a band that have only been going for two years, The Ordinary Boys have done good quickly. Help has been at hand however, particularly from renowned producer Stephen Street which can explain the group's likeness to The Smiths and Blur.

Very British in sound, their singer Preston states that their music is "about putting back the honesty and passion in music that's been missing for too long".

With a sold out headline tour already under their belt they have also made appearances at the NME Awards shows and Radio 1's Live in Brighton.

Young and full of angst, the band comprises Preston on guitar and lead vocals, William J Brown on lead guitar and backing vocals, Charlie on drums and James on bass.

July 08, 2004 09:35 pm | NME Free Morrissey CD

[ News ] From NME

MORRISSEY - CURATED CD

Friday, June 11, 2004 5:14:28 AM

Morrissey hopes this compilation will say everything to you about your life, and maybe a little about his. Over the course of this CD Morrissey leads you by the hand from spikey punk to sun-kissed country grooves via bands he knows he's influenced and new acts he's now consciously endorsing as the legacy of his talent and work. It's a fascinating compilation and we're very proud to present it. Now it's all yours.

Click here to listen to clips from our free Morrissey-curated CD available on the cover of this week's NME on sale from 15th June 2004.

July 05, 2004 03:38 pm | Q/Mojo Special Edition: Morrissey & The Smiths

[ News ] From Vu

Q/MOJO SPECIAL EDITION: MORRISSEY & THE SMITHS (Jun 2004)

July 05, 2004 03:31 pm | Mojo (June 2004)

[ News ] From Vu

Keep in mind that I live in the US and that we receive UK magazines a month later.

MOJO #127 (Jun 2004)

July 01, 2004 06:39 pm | New Morrissey Video: First of the Gang to Die

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

New Morrissey Video: First of the Gang to Die
Thursday, July 1, 2004 3:02 PM

VH1.com is hosting the World Premiere of the video for "First of the Gang to Die," the second single from Morrissey's highly acclaimed album, You Are The Quarry.

The video was directed by AV club, directors of the video for the first single, "Irish Blood English Heart." It was shot on May 22, at Morrissey's recent birthday concert in his hometown, Manchester, England.

Visit the Morrissey Artist Page on VH1.com to watch!

July 01, 2004 06:10 pm | Pat Reid Book Signing on July 13

[ News ] From Pat Reid

MORRISSEY by PAT REID (13 Jul 2004)

Pat Reid's long-awaited book on '80s icon Morrissey is now available. Go to www.morrissey-solo.com/../0653211 for a look at the rather lovely cover.

Pat comments: "It took us so long to finish the book that the unthinkable has happened and Morrissey is fashionable again..."

There will be a launch party for the book at Bristol's Il Bordello on Tuesday 13 July, from 8pm. Admission is free and all are welcome. Pat will be reading from the book, signing copies and playing Smiths/Morrissey music and groovy related sounds (from the New York Dolls to Franz Ferdinand) all night. Special guests to be confirmed. Il Bordello is a bar on a boat on Welsh Back, opposite the Premier Lodge. Further details: www.ilbordello.co.uk

Related

"Morrissey" by Pat Reid

Outlines: Morrissey

BIGMOUTH: MORRISSEY 1983-1993

June 29, 2004 07:19 pm | Morrissey E-Card Competition

[ News ] From MorrisseyMusic.com

FIRST OF THE GANG TO DIE (12 Jul 2004)

MORRISSEY ECARD COMPETITION
Monday, June 28, 2004 6:16 PM

Here is your chance to win a signed, framed Morrissey poster!

In support of the release of the new single, 'First of the Gang to Die,' Morrisseymusic.com is hosting an eCard competition. The person who designs the best eCard will be chosen as our winner!

The contest is underway and ends July 4th at Midnight PST. To enter, create an eCard using the guidelines and contest rules found at MorrisseyMusic.com.

For legal reasons we're only able to accept entries from USA residents, but please stay tuned for special promotions in your country.

June 28, 2004 09:01 pm | Blog: Computer Not OK

[ Blog ] From Vu

Due to a Windows XP corrupted file, I was not able to boot up my computer.

I didn't have any start up disc either... so I ended ordering a Sony Recovery DVD from their official store. At first I tried to order it online at servicesales.sel.sony.com, but the website does not list my particular notebook model (PCG-V505DX), so I had to call their phone number, 800-488-7669, and talk to one of their operator.

She tried to sell me the "next day" option for $22 in shipping, but I thought that was a little expensive, so I opted for the only cheap option ($6) which took a full eight days to deliver (discounting Sunday).

Needless to say, I should've taken the overnight option.

Jun 14, 2004 12:35 am | Blog: The Lucksmiths

[ Blog ] From Vu

Matinée Records posted some MP3 tracks of the Lucksmiths, check it out. I recommend "T-Shirt Weather" and "Untidy Town". The Would-Be-Goods is also, er, good too.

Here is the letter I got in the inbox:

Matinée Newsletter #18
Saturday, June 12, 2004 11:06 AM
written by Jimmy

Our June Artist of the Month is The Lucksmiths! Visit the updated artist page, read lots of interviews, watch some videos, and vote in the favorite song poll throughout the month. The sounds page now features five Lucksmiths mp3s including the rare track "Boat", but check it out soon because it will only be around for the next 30 days. All Lucksmiths releases are on sale this month so plan a trip to the mailorder today!

The Lucksmiths is one of my favorite bands. They sing about happiness, joblessness, successlessness, relationshipsness - you know things I can't really relate to. But I still love them though.

I think the best description that I've heard someone said about their music is that they don't really write songs, but conversations.

Here are some random songs:

"It hasn't been all beer and skittles. There were some madness in the middle. I'll make a sandwich, and I'll make a mess. Am I making sense ? We were good, good friends... for a while."

"She's the opposite of coffee, she's the last thing I need in the morning."

"Are you split in two, when I talk to you. Because I'm split in three when you talk to me."

"Better Saturdays, and it's been that way since I spoke to you this morning. From a pay phone in a pub, here's the rock and rolling, there's the rub. When I spoke to you, you said, "I'll see you soon." But I won't see you for ages. And your voice sounded so small, the loneliness of a long-distance phone call."

I've seen them twice and the first time, there were a few people around. I managed to steal their setlist.