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posted by
davidt
on Wednesday May 12 2004, @11:00AM
Speedway writes:
'You Are The Quarry' is chosen as cd of the week and reviewed in todays City Life, the Manchester What's On guide. CD of the Week - You Are The Quarry Those who were becoming tired of the rather drab rockabilly-esque leanings found on previous albums will be pleased to know that on 'You Are The Quarry' Morrissey again has music strong enough to stand alongside his lyrics. The last moment he was this good was the criminally overlooked and majestic song 'The Teachers Are Afraid of the Pupils' from Southpaw Grammar. And this is great news, as it comes at a time when the world wants the 'universe's greatest frontman' to return and thrill us once again with material as strong as his promise. And remember, the promise of Morrissey is not to be taken lightly. This album is Morrissey's most studied release. Not in a contrived way, but in the way that you know that every lyric has been honed and toned until it's the perfect mission statement in Steven Patrick's eyes. The single 'Irish Blood, English Heart', quite apart from being a rollicking good record, is his idea of the perfect riposte to past allegations of racism, outlining his perennial interest in the flag with a more pinpoint precision. It's as if he thinks he's saying it once again sloooower for those at the back of the class who missed it the first time. And that's Morrissey for you. You didn't expect an apology, did you? Everywhere the artist's humour is back with a vengeance. He's still a terrific bitch, his spite hilarious and barely reigned in at times, as on 'The World is full of Crashing Bores' and 'I'm Not Sorry'. But largely what makes this so interesting is the playful return of that sense of humanity that made Morrissey so vital before this, his second heyday. Certainly a return to form. Rating: 9 Standout track: 'I Have Forgiven Jesus' Influences: Oscar Wilde, Scott Walker Related artists: Rufus wainwright, The Divine Comedy
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